Nilsson also refers to a Dutch guitar pop band From Alkmaar The Netherlands which existed form 1997 till 2003. The band was fronted by singer Marieke Eelman. After their split in 2001 Marieke Eelman formed the band Eelman (after her last name) in 2003 together with Nilsson bassplayer Wilco Witte.
It Had to Be You
Nilsson 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.
Nilsson's song "It Had to Be You" expresses a deeply romantic sentiment, centered on an unshakable love for someone special. The lyrics suggest that after a long search, the singer has finally found that one person who can make them truly happy, even if that means feeling sad sometimes. The line "Could make me be true" hints at a past where the singer may have struggled with infidelity or deceit, but has now found a partner who inspires them to be loyal and honest. Similarly, "Could make me feel blue" suggests that this love isn't always easy, but it is worth it.
The song then goes on to compare this special someone to others that the singer may have encountered in the past. While others may never be angry or try to be controlling, they also wouldn't give the singer the same thrill and excitement that this person does. The singer acknowledges their partner's faults, but still loves them unconditionally. The recurring line "It had to be you" reinforces the idea that this love was predestined, that no one else could have made the singer feel this way.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Out of all the people in the world, it had to be you that I fell for and couldn't resist.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
I searched for a long time and eventually found the person who had all the qualities I was looking for.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You make me be honest and true to myself, even if it sometimes makes me feel sad or blue.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
You make me so happy that I can even find joy in feeling sad as long as it's about you.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I've met other people who are not unkind or cruel.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
They might not be angry or try to control others.
But they wouldn't do.
But they don't compare to you and the way you make me feel.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else has ever made me feel as alive and excited as you do.
With all your faults, I love you still,
Despite your imperfections and flaws, I still love you deeply.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
You were the only person who could make me feel this way, and you are truly wonderful.
It had to be you.
There is no one else in the world that I would want to be with - it had to be you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISHAM JONES, GUS KAHN
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