It Had to Be You
Elisabeth Welch 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 to Elisabeth Welch's song "It Had to Be You" are a declaration of love for the person who has captured the singer's heart. The singer explains that she had been wandering around, searching for someone who could make her feel true and could make her feel all sorts of emotions, including sadness, but had failed to find such a person until she found the person she is now singing to. She goes on to say that, while she has seen other people who could potentially be nice enough partners, no one ever gave her the same thrill and passion as this person. The singer acknowledges that the person she loves is not perfect, but she still loves them regardless of their flaws.
This song is a classic love song that emphasizes the importance of finding that one special person who makes your heart beat faster and who you cannot imagine living without. The song's simple melody and lyrics convey a feeling of joy and happiness that comes from being in love. The singer's voice is soft and soothing and brings a sense of calmness to the listener while conveying her love and admiration for her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
You are the only one that can fulfill me.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
After many trials and errors, I have found the person I was looking for.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You have the power to make me honest and to evoke sadness in me.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
The mere thought of you moves me and makes me happy even when I am sad.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I have met people who are not particularly cruel.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
Or those who do not have the tendency to display their authority.
But they wouldn't do.
But they do not satisfy me the same way you do.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else has ever excited me like you do.
With all your faults, I love you still,
You are far from perfect, but I still love you despite your flaws.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
You are the one who fits perfectly to my expectations and delights me.
It had to be you.
There's no doubt that it had to be you and no one else.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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