It Had to Be You
George Van Eps & Howard Alden 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 of the song "It Had To Be You" describe the feeling of finally finding the significant other who makes everything else pale in comparison. The singer wanders aimlessly looking for someone who can push them to be true to themselves and who can make them feel both happy and sad at the same time. Then they finally find that person, the one who gives them a thrill like nobody else, even with all their faults. The singer acknowledges that they have seen other people who might seem perfect, but none of them can compare to the one they love.
The song conveys the idea that sometimes love is not just a choice, but a force of nature that one cannot resist. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been looking for love for a while, and it was destined to be with this particular person. The repetition of the phrase "it had to be you" reinforces the idea that the singer has no control over their love for this person and that they are meant to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Out of everyone in the world, it was destined to be you that I fell in love with.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
I searched and searched, but eventually found the one person who completed me.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You have the ability to bring out the best in me and also make me feel sad or down.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Just the thought of you can bring me joy, even if it's a sad thought.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I've witnessed others who were never ill-willed or cruel in any way,
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
And they might never get angry or try to control others,
But they wouldn't do.
But they could never measure up to what I have with you.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else has captured my heart and given me the same level of excitement.
With all your faults, I love you still,
Despite your imperfections, I still love you deeply.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
You are the only one for me, and I cherish everything about you.
It had to be you.
It was always meant to be you, and I am grateful for that every day.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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