It Had To Be You
Ismael Reinhardt 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.
"It Had to Be You" by Ishmael Reinhardt is a touching love song that expresses the idea that the singer's search for true love has finally come to an end. In the first verse, the singer talks about how he had been wandering around looking for someone who could make him feel true, blue and even be happy just thinking about her. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that there were others he has seen who could have been his soulmate, but none of them could provide him with the thrill he experienced with the one he loves. He goes on to say that he loves her with all her faults, implying that nothing can change his feelings for her.
The song shows that sometimes, love takes its own path, and despite the flaws of our partners, we still love them regardless. It also portrays how one person can bring light and color to our lives, transforming even the saddest moments into moments of happiness just by the mere thought of them. Overall, the song conveys the message that true love is worth holding on to regardless of the obstacles that may lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Out of all the people in the world, it was inevitable that I would end up with you.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
I searched for a long time and finally found the person who could truly understand and complete me.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You have the power to make me be honest and vulnerable, even if that means feeling sad and blue sometimes.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Just the thought of you, even if it causes sadness, makes me happy and grateful to know you.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I've met other people who are generally nice and kind-hearted.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
These other people may never get angry or try to control others.
But they wouldn't do.
But even though they have good qualities, they are not enough for me.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else makes me feel as excited and alive as you do.
With all your faults, I love you still,
Despite any imperfections or shortcomings, I still love you deeply and completely.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
You are the perfect person for me, and I am so grateful to have you in my life.
It had to be you.
Once I met you, I knew that we were meant to be together, and nothing would ever change that.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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