It Had to Be You
Connick Jr. Harry Lyrics
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It had to be you
I wandered around and finally found
The somebody who could make me be true
Could make me be blue or even be glad
Just to be sad just thinking of you
Some others I've seen might never be mean
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
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
Baby, it had to be you, wonderful you
It had to be you
The song "It Had To Be You" by Connick Jr. Harry is a love song that expresses how the singer found the person that he wanted to be with. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, indicating that the person he found was someone special that he had been searching for. The line "I wandered around and finally found" indicates that he had been looking for someone for a while and had finally found the right person. The next line, "The somebody who could make me be true," suggests that the person he found was someone who made him feel more like his true self.
The rest of the song describes the singer's love for this person. He explains that he loves them despite their faults, and that nobody else could give him the same thrill. The repetition of the line "It had to be you" reinforces the idea that this person was meant to be in his life. The line "Just to be sad just thinking of you" is interesting because it suggests that the singer is both happy and sad at the same time when he thinks of this person. The song ends with the repeated line "Baby, it had to be you, wonderful you" emphasizing the singer's love and admiration for the person he found.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you
Out of all the people in the world, there was no doubt in my mind that it had to be you.
I wandered around and finally found
I searched high and low and after much wandering, I finally found you.
The somebody who could make me be true
You are the one person who has the power to make me be honest and true to myself.
Could make me be blue or even be glad
You have the ability to make me feel a range of emotions, whether they be sad or happy.
Just to be sad just thinking of you
Even the mere thought of you can bring about feelings of sadness in me.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
There may be others who are never cruel or unkind.
Might never be cross or try to be boss
These others may not get angry or attempt to take control.
But they wouldn't do
But they wouldn't be enough for me.
For nobody else gave me a thrill
No one else has ever given me the excitement and joy that you do.
With all your faults I love you still
Despite your flaws and imperfections, I still love you.
It had to be you, wonderful you
It just had to be you, my wonderful and amazing partner.
It had to be you
You were the only one who could ever fulfill my heart's desires.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@weggmyegg5459
It had to be you, it had to be you.
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.
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.
@triplejazzmusicisall1883
The music especially piano is incredible but I also love the fact that this was pre the modern era of tattoos and huge body piercings etc...Harry brought class and style back into fashion. I like his new Christmas album but strangely unlike the vast majority was not keen on his album, 'Alone with my Faith', which made me feel bad as obviously that one would be very personal to him. It remains the only album though I don't care for.
For me Harry Connick brought great accessible swing and jazz, then funk, to the masses. He recaptured the style and sophistication of an earlier time when the likes of Audrey Hepburn was the epitome of beauty.
My 5 favourite albums: When Harry Met Sally, We Are in Love, When My Heart finds Christmas, Come By Me and My NOLA. Songs I Heard honourable mention.
Obviously I prefer his earlier jazzier days.
My favourite Harry compositions: Come By Me (A++++), I Pray on Christmas, Recipe for Love, Promise Me You'll Remember, Nowhere With Love, Heavenly.
Check out Drifting it's a beautiful song. Like A wink and a SMile it was written by the incredible Marc Shaiman. What are others favourite Connick albums?
@elizabethmarinas2475
This is my favorite music video of all time especially when Harry connick jr sings it’s like magic
@alexginzo1246
This was the soundtrack that made me an all time fan.
@BaileySEA
Oh My God! Harry Connick Jr. was so good looking when he was that young.
@tombrown1898
This cover by Harry brings back the happiest time of my life.
@Kbb1957
I love Harry's version of this classic. He added a freshness and excitement without compromising the feel of the original. I love everything about this! Bravo, Harry!!!
@just-another-face-in-the-crowd
He looks like Luke Perry and James Dean had a baby. So young! :)😍
@makeupboss9812
When Harry Met Sally ! Totally forgot about that movie, it’s a good one . And that song is perfect for it .
Harry , darl’n, your voice is “ GOLD “ - pure talent and charisma. I’ll bet you are a hopeless romantic .
@harryconnickjr6444
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine,I hope you won’t stop listening to my music, and thanks for sincere,
Kindly text me on my email address for more updates on my upcoming show(harryconnickjr50@gmail.com)
@pauldavid8445
Hello beautiful lady, how are you doing?
@rebekah518
I just saw Harry met Sally for the first time….I’m in love, oh and You’ve Got Mail, 😍