It Had To Be You
Flies 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 song “It Had to Be You” by Flies is a classic love ballad that tells the story of the search and eventual discovery of the one true love that one has been searching for all their life. The lyrics are dripping with emotion and illustrate the deep love that the singer has for their partner, flaws and all.
The song begins with the confession that the singer has been searching for love and it was only when they met their partner that they finally found someone who could make them truly happy. The singer goes on to describe how much their partner means to them, stating that they could make them feel blue, but even in sadness, the thought of their partner brings them joy.
The singer contrasts their partner with other people in their life, acknowledging that there have been others who have come and gone, but none of them could compare to the thrill that their current partner brings them. Despite recognizing their partner's faults, the love that the singer feels for them is still strong.
Overall, the lyrics of “It Had to Be You” express the deep love and adoration that a person can feel for their partner, flaws and all. The song is a testament to the power of love and how it can make one feel complete.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Out of everyone in the world, you were the one I was destined to be with.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
I searched and searched until I found the person who completed me.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You make me be honest and vulnerable in a way that makes me feel sad but also happy.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
I'm so in love with you that even the thought of you makes me happy, even if it also brings sadness.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I've met other people who might never hurt me or be unkind.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
These people might never get angry or try to control me.
But they wouldn't do.
But they will never be you, and I need you in my life.
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,
I know you are not perfect, but I love you despite your flaws.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
I am so lucky to have found you, my amazing partner in life.
It had to be you.
There is no one else for me, it had to be you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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