It Had to Be You
Lorraine Lawson 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.
In the song "It Had To Be You" by Lorraine Lawson, the singer expresses their deep connection with a particular person. They begin by saying "it had to be you," suggesting that the person they are referring to is special and unique. The singer wandered around searching for someone who could make them be true and feel blue, which could mean that they were looking for someone who they could be honest and vulnerable with. Despite any flaws this person might have, the singer still loves them and says that nobody else could give them the same thrill that they do.
The second verse repeats these sentiments, emphasizing the fact that the singer has finally found the person they've been looking for. They express that others they've seen might be nice or polite, but they wouldn't do because this one particular person is the only one who truly makes them feel the way they do.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to love and the idea that sometimes you just know when you've found the right person.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
You were the one I was always searching for and it had to be you.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
After searching for so long, I finally found the one who...
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
The one who could bring out the best and worst in me...
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
...and even in times of sadness, just the thought of you brings me joy.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I've seen other potential partners who may never be cruel...
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
...who may never raise their voice or try to assert their dominance...
But they wouldn't do.
...but they could never compare to you.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else made me feel the excitement and joy that you do.
With all your faults, I love you still.
Despite your imperfections, I still love you.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
You're the one I've been waiting for, and you're wonderful just as you are.
It had to be you.
I am sure that it had to be you.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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