It Had To Be You
Bob Crosby Orchestra Lyrics
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I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
But they wouldn't do.
With all your faults, I love you still,
It had to be you, wonderful you,
It had to be you.
It had to be you, it had to be you.
I wandered around and finally found somebody who
Could make me be true, could make me be blue,
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
But they wouldn't do.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
With all your faults, I love you still.
It had to be you, wonderful you
It had to be you.
The lyrics of the song "It Had to Be You" by Bob Crosby Orchestra express the singer's deep affection and devotion to a particular someone. The song tells the story of how the singer searched for love and finally found the person who could make him feel true emotions. The singer cherishes this person, even with their faults, and sees them as the one who he truly loves. The lyrics also seem to suggest that the singer has seen others who he could potentially be with, but they would not do because the person he loves is unique and special to him. The repetition of the phrase "it had to be you" suggests that the love the singer feels is inevitable and undeniable.
The lyrics of "It Had to Be You" were written by Gus Kahn with music by Isham Jones, and the song was first recorded by Jones and his orchestra in 1924. Since then, the song has become a widely popular standard in pop and jazz music, with various artists recording their own versions over the years. The song was famously featured in the film "When Harry Met Sally" in a scene where the characters played by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan recall moments from their friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Out of everyone else in the world, it was inevitable that I would find you and fall in love with you.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
After searching for the perfect match, I eventually came across you.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You have the ability to bring out the best and worst in me, making me feel vulnerable and emotional in all the right ways.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
My love for you is so profound that I feel joy even in times of sadness, as long as I am thinking of you.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I have known other people who are kind-hearted and never cruel,
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
They may never get angry or try to control others,
But they wouldn't do.
But I know they could never compare to the way you make me feel.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else has ever excited or thrilled me in the way that you do.
With all your faults, I love you still,
Despite your flaws, I wholeheartedly love and accept you, imperfections and all.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
You were always the one for me, and I feel so lucky to have found someone as amazing as you.
It had to be you.
It was always going to be you, my one true love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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