It Had To Be You
Eydie Gormé 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 song “It Had To Be You” by Eydie Gormé is a romantic tune that conveys the feeling of being in love. Eydie Gormé sings about the confusing emotions that come with being in love with someone who controls the relationship. She questions why she always does what her lover says and why she is always trying to forget the hurtful things that have been said. The answer to these questions, according to the singer, must be fate. Fate brings two people together who are meant to be, even if it takes some time.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that it had to be her lover that she was destined to be with. She wandered around looking for someone who could make her be true and could make her be blue, and she finally found that person. Even with all her lover’s faults, the singer loves him still. The lyrics, along with the melody, express the joy and heartache that love can bring.
Overall, “It Had To Be You” is a classic love song that expresses the feeling of being blissfully in love, even when things are not perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I do just as you say?
Why do I always follow your lead without question?
Why must I just give you your way?
Why am I always allowing you to have things your way?
Why do I sigh?
Why do I feel a deep sadness?
Why do I try to forget?
Why do I attempt to erase you from my thoughts?
It must have been that something lovers call "Fate"
I believe that there was a force that brought us together, which lovers commonly refer to as fate.
Kept on saying I had to wait
I felt like I had to wait for the right person to come into my life.
I saw them all
I met many other people that were not the one for me.
Just couldn't fall till we met
I couldn't truly fall in love until I met you.
It had to be you, it had to be you
You were the only one that could complete me.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
After searching for years, I finally found the right person.
Could make me be true, could make me be blue
You challenge me to be my best self and make me feel deep, intense emotions.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you
I'm so in love that I'm content just to think about you, even if it makes me sad.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Other people I've been with could never be unkind.
Might never be cross or try to be boss, but they wouldn't do
But they could never measure up to you in my eyes.
For nobody else gave me a thrill
No one else has ever made me feel the way you do.
With all your faults, I love you still
Despite your flaws, I still love you completely.
It had to be you, wonderful you, it had to be you
I know without a doubt that you were meant to be my soulmate.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISHAM JONES, GUS KAHN
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@johnporter5925
Thanks for posting. Have been trying to find this version for a long time. Never heard anyone sing it better than Eydie.
@johnking6550
What this beautiful lady could do with a song....and I do mean ANY song!
@juliahoneyghan9782
Why do I do just as you say
Why must I just give you your way
Why am I blue
It's up to you to explain
I'm thinkin' maybe baby I'll go away
Someday, someway you'll come and say
I'ts you I need
And you'll be pleading in vain
It had to be you
It had to be you
I wondered 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
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
It had to be you
Wonderful you
It had to be you
@jjgutierrez2481
she sounds like a cat