It Had to Be You
Kay Thompson 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

The lyrics of Kay Thompson’s “It Had To Be You” speak of finding true love with someone who may not be perfect, but still ignites a thrill in the heart of the singer. The song opens with “It had to be you, it had to be you.” This statement suggests that the singer has been seeking this person for a while, perhaps wandering around aimlessly searching for them. They have finally found ‘the one’ who can make them true and feel blue, and even happy to be sad, just by thinking of them.

The second verse emphasizes that the singer has seen other potential love interests, but they just wouldn’t do, perhaps as an indication that they did not provide the same sense of fulfillment and passion as the one the singer has ultimately chosen. This person may have many faults, yet the love and ardor the singer feels for them are still present. The repetition of “It had to be you” reiterates the idea that the singer was fated to find this person and that this love is true, despite any perceived shortcomings.

The song showcases the feeling of being in love and the longing for an ideal partner. The lyrics speak to listeners who yearn for a perfect match or someone who will make them feel complete. The song also acknowledges that love is not perfect, but sometimes, it just “had to be you” to make everything feel worthwhile.

Line by Line Meaning

It had to be you, it had to be you.
Out of everyone in the world, it had to be you that I fell in love with.

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 searching for so long, I found someone who inspires me to be myself, who makes me feel both happy and sad, and who I can't help but think about constantly.

Some others I've seen might never be mean Might never be cross or try to be boss, But they wouldn't do.
I've observed others who are kind and easy-going, but none of them can compare to you.

For nobody else gave me a thrill. With all your faults, I love you still,
No one else has ever made me feel the way you do, and despite your imperfections, I still love you deeply.

It had to be you, wonderful you, It had to be you.
You are the one I was meant to be with, and I couldn't be happier with anyone else.

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

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