It Had to Be You
Doris Day Paul Weston and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Why must I just give you your way?
Why do I sigh?
Why do I try to forget?
It must have been that something lovers call "Fate"
Kept on saying I had to wait
I saw them all
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 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 "It Had To Be You" by Doris Day Paul Weston and His Orchestra reflect the singer's perception of the love he has found. The singer seems to be asking themselves why they are so drawn to their lover, why they always give in, and why they cannot stop thinking about them. The answer the character arrives at is that it was fate that brought them together - this is something many lovers often believe. The singer notes that they had seen many other potential partners but hadn't fallen in love with anyone until they met this person.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer recognizes the various faults of their lover but still loves them despite them. The singer notes that others might be less overwhelmed by their partner's mannerisms but insists that the person they have found is the only one for them. The lyrics are relatable to many people who believe that their love for someone else is inexplicable; it just feels right. Overall, the song is a sweet ode to the feeling of being in love with someone you've always been searching for.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I do just as you say?
Why do I always obey your every command?
Why must I just give you your way?
Why do I always have to let you have your way?
Why do I sigh?
Why do I feel so dejected?
Why do I try to forget?
Why do I attempt to erase you from my memories?
It must have been that something lovers call "Fate"
Perhaps it was fate that brought us together.
Kept on saying I had to wait
Fate seemed to require that I be patient.
I saw them all
I had met many potential partners.
Just couldn't fall till we met
But I couldn't seem to fall in love with anyone until I met you.
It had to be you, it had to be you
You were the only one for me, the one I had been waiting for all along.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
After much searching, I finally found the person who
Could make me be true, could make me be blue
Could elicit both feelings of loyalty and sadness from me.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you
I could find happiness even in my sadness as long as I could think of you.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Some other potential partners might never be unkind.
Might never be cross or try to be boss, but they wouldn't do
They might never show any anger or try to control me, but they wouldn't be enough for me.
For nobody else gave me a thrill
No one else ever excited me as much as you did.
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 had to be you
You were my destiny, my soulmate, the one I had been waiting for all my life.
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Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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