It Had to Be You
Karen Mason Lyrics


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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 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.
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, 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.

Overall Meaning

In Karen Mason's song "It Had to Be You," the singer expresses her love for someone who she believes is her destiny. She describes how she had been wandering around looking for someone who could make her feel true emotions and finally found that person in the one she loves. Even when the person has faults, she still loves them deeply. The singer explains how the other people she has seen may never be mean or try to boss her around but they wouldn't do because nobody else gives her the thrill that her loved one does. The last line of the song repeats the sentiment that it had to be her loved one, and they are wonderful just the way they are.


Overall, the song is about the power of love and how it can bring happiness even in hard times. The singer may be acknowledging the faults of her loved one but still sees them as the one who has given her a sense of purpose and deep emotions. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but with the music of the song, they convey the deep emotion of love that the singer is feeling.


Line by Line Meaning

It had to be you, it had to be you.
Out of all the people I've encountered in my life, it had to be you who captured my heart.


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.
After exploring various relationships, I came across you - the only person who could bring out the best and worst in me, and still make me happy even when I'm sad just by thinking about you.


Some others I've seen might never be mean Might never be cross or try to be boss, But they wouldn't do.
While there are people who may never be unkind or domineering in a relationship, they simply wouldn't be able to match your unique qualities.


For nobody else gave me a thrill. With all your faults, I love you still,
Despite your imperfections, nobody else excites me the way you do, and I love you despite any flaws you may have.


It had to be you, wonderful you, It had to be you.
You are the remarkable person who was meant to be in my life, and nobody else could ever take your place.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn

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