Awards: Tree Grammis (Swedish) and the Rockbear (Rockbjörn) in 1994, for best female artist, best female pop-singer, and album of the year.
It Had To Be You
Lisa Ekdahl Lyrics
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It had to be you
I wandered around
Finally found somebody who
Could make me be true
Could make me be blue
And even be glad
Thinking of you
Some others I've seen
Might never be mean
Might never been cross
Or tried to be boss
But they wouldn't do
Cause nobody else
Gave me that thrill
With all your faults
I love you still
It had to be you
Had to be you
Had to be you
Some others I've seen
Might never be mean
Might never been cross
Or tried to be boss
But they wouldn't do
Cause nobody else
Gave me that thrill
With all your faults
I love you still
It had to be you
Had to be you
Had to be you
The lyrics of "It Had To Be You" tell the story of the singer's search for a love that is true and fulfilling. The singer has wandered around seeking for love but finds that many people don't fit their criteria. They have all the positive attributes but can't make them feel blue or inspire them to think of them when they are sad. It seems that others are not enough. Then they meets someone who they are not afraid to be sad around and who they love despite their faults.
The song shows a recognition that people aren't perfect, but sometimes that imperfection is part of what makes someone perfect for another person. The line "with all your faults, I love you still" is particularly poignant, showcasing the acceptance of flaws in someone who is deeply cared for. The song celebrates the idea that there is someone for everyone and it must be destiny or fate that brings people together.
In summary, "It Had To Be You" is a love song that depicts finding the person who is right despite their flaws. It's about accepting that love is unique and that everyone's journey to find it is different. It also shows the power of destiny or life putting someone in the right place at the right time.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you
You were the only one I could have fallen for
It had to be you
Out of everyone, it was you who became significant to me
I wandered around
I went on a journey to find the right person
Finally found somebody who
I eventually discovered the right one for me
Could make me be true
You have the ability to bring out the best in me
Could make me be blue
You have the power to affect my emotions
And even be glad
Even when I'm happy
Just to be sad
I still can't help but feel a little down when I think of you
Thinking of you
When you're on my mind
Some others I've seen
There were others I came across
Might never be mean
Some of them may never have been cruel
Might never been cross
Some of them may never have been angry
Or tried to be boss
Or attempted to be in charge
But they wouldn't do
None of them would have been right for me
Cause nobody else
Because no one else
Gave me that thrill
Gave me the excitement and sensation of being alive
With all your faults
Despite your imperfections
I love you still
I still love you
Had to be you
It had to be you
Had to be you
There was no other option but you
Had to be you
It just had to be you
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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mariana fonseca
Lyrics
It had to be you
It had to be you
I wandered around
Finally found somebody who
Could make me be true
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 been cross
Or tried to be boss
But they wouldn't do
Cause nobody else
Gave me that thrill
With all your faults
I love you still
It had to be you
Had to be you
Had to be you
Some others I've seen
Might never be mean
Might never been cross
Or tried to be boss
But they wouldn't do
Cause nobody else
Gave me that thrill
With all your faults
I love you still
It had to be you
Had to be you
Had to be you
Amy Tang
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
Or 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 would't do
For nobody else gave me a thrill
With all of your faults
I love you still
It had to be you
Wonderful you
It had to be you
(* Repeat)
Jens Bølling-Ladegaard
What a piano solo! Fantastic. But Lisa Ekdahl's perfomance in this video is outstanding!
mariana fonseca
Lyrics
It had to be you
It had to be you
I wandered around
Finally found somebody who
Could make me be true
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 been cross
Or tried to be boss
But they wouldn't do
Cause nobody else
Gave me that thrill
With all your faults
I love you still
It had to be you
Had to be you
Had to be you
Some others I've seen
Might never be mean
Might never been cross
Or tried to be boss
But they wouldn't do
Cause nobody else
Gave me that thrill
With all your faults
I love you still
It had to be you
Had to be you
Had to be you
Nani Basto
O solo de piano é uma beleza!!
Michael Peterson
This is the song my wife and I first danced to 23 years ago at our wedding. The song melts my soul every time!
Ri Sa Stories
Her voice is the real beauty
swooncroon
Totally enjoyabe, and oh, so sweet. The best version ever !
Baleur
Herrejävlar vad bra detta är?! Hur har jag inte hört denna låten förräns NU 2020?
Detta är när Lisa är som bäst. Hennes egna helt naturliga quirky själv.
Inget mer. Inget annat. Bara sig själv.
Arte MYO
Bella interpretación,bella voz!!! Argentina, Buenos Aires!!! Gracias!
mrfernandoluz
Espetacular!!!
AlbertBroughton
backing !! wow, what a backing band!!! and absolutely perfect singing and expression. love it ... Al.