It Had to Be You
Isham Jones And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Why must I just, give you your way
Why do I sigh, why don't I try to forget
It must have been,
That something lovers call fate
Kept me saying, "I have 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,
And could make me be blue
And even be glad, just to be sad
Thinking 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 Isham Jones and His Orchestra, deal with a range of emotions that stem from the power of love. The first verse starts with the singer questioning their choices; they follow the instructions of their beloved without hesitation or resistance. They wonder why they aren't trying to forget their love, especially given the heartache and pain that follow. The reason for such devoted attention must be due to fate, the intervention of the universe that brought them together.
The second verse talks about the importance of finding true love. It reveals that the singer had been looking for a long time for a person who would make them genuinely happy, someone who could bring meaning to their life. They tried seeing other people who might have appeared to be likable but didn't create any sparks or stir any emotions. However, when they met their beloved, all their prior inhibitions washed away, and they fell madly in love. They were happy even in sadness because they could think about their lover and be assured that they were not alone.
All in all, the lyrics of "It Had to Be You" express how finding true love can be a transformative experience, changing everything about one's life, even the way they feel about themselves. The song is a testament to the power of fate and the influence of love on the human psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I do, just as you say
Why do I always follow your command and listen to your words?
Why must I just, give you your way
Why am I always submissive to you and let you have everything you desire?
Why do I sigh, why don't I try to forget
Why do I let out a heavy breath every time I think of you and can't seem to erase you from my mind?
It must have been, That something lovers call fate
Perhaps it was destiny, that inexplicable force that leads two people in love to unite.
Kept me saying, "I have to wait"
It made me patient and persistent, thinking that waiting would pay off eventually.
I saw them all, Just couldn't fall 'til we met
I met several people before, but my heart never felt truly affected by any of them until I found you.
It had to be you, it had to be you
It had to be unequivocally, unconditionally you who made me feel complete and loved.
I wandered around, and finally found The somebody who
After searching extensively and roaming around, I eventually found the one person whom I connected with the most.
Could make me be true, And could make me be blue
You're the only one who can make me feel genuine and authentic, even though it hurts me to the core to love you.
And even be glad, just to be sad Thinking of you
I take happiness in the small misery I feel when I recall you, because it reminds me of the wonderful moments we shared.
Some others I've seen, Might never be mean
I've met other people who might never be cruel or wicked to me.
Might never be cross, Or try to be boss
They might never be angry or try to dictate my actions.
But they wouldn't do For nobody else, gave me a thrill
But they wouldn't suffice because nobody else made my heart skip and my senses tingle like you did.
With all your faults, I Love you still
Despite your mistakes and flaws, I still love you deeply and entirely.
It had to be you, wonderful you It had to be you
For it could only be you, my wonderful and special someone, who completes me and makes me truly happy.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@normancove655
At 90 this music still gives me a thrill
@Deegstroyer98
Hope you are still doing well.
@whitetieaffairlovr11
I'm having a sweet 16 and it's 1920s themed. I'm glad there's other young people who enjoy this type of music. I'd go back and live there if I could<3
@saturn3652
@TheRecklessOne Right?
@TuanBasikal
That's how I felt when I was 16. Still do, sometimes.
@timothyboyle9048
Glad you feel that way. Need people like you in this world. All the best!
@BravoEchoTheMoon
Damn you’re old af now!
@clonehighjfk1436
This is a long shot but I would love your Playlist, my senior homecoming is this weekend and our float is 1920s
@mattmintzell2253
Good for you lady!! I've been into this stuff since I was twelve, in 1970, and it sounds better and better as the years go on....early jazz, blues, country, gospel, and pop music from the '20s especially is timeless, wonderful listening!
@memorylanefrank
Gus Kahn's lyrics are beautiful. This just happens to be an instrumental versio, common in those days. Great version of this excellent musical piece.