It Had To Be You
Reggie & Ladye Love Smith 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 song "It Had to be You" by Reggie and Ladye Love Smith tells the story of a person who finally finds someone who completes them. The lyrics suggest a great deal of admiration and devotion towards the person they have found. The singer asserts that they have searched far and wide for someone who could bring out the best in them, and finally found that someone who could make them feel true and authentic to themselves. They declare that they are happy just to be sad and think of this person, even when they are not around.


The singer acknowledges that there might be others who are kind, but they would not be able to give them the same thrill as their lover. This is because there is something special about the person they have found, even though they have their faults. Despite the imperfections, they still love them. The singer asserts that this person is wonderful and that it had to be them, no one else could make them feel this way.


Overall, the song is about the beauty of love and the power it has to transform our lives. It highlights the idea that there is someone for everyone, and when we find that person, they can restore our faith in humanity, make us feel alive, and fill our hearts with joy.


Line by Line Meaning

It had to be you, it had to be you.
You are the only one that could have made me feel this way.


I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
I searched everywhere for the right person, and finally found you.


Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You are the only one that can make me be honest and also make me feel sad sometimes.


And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Even when I'm feeling down, I'm still happy because I'm thinking about you.


Some others I've seen might never be mean
I've seen other people that are never rude.


Might never be cross or try to be boss,
They might never get angry or try to control others.


But they wouldn't do.
But they wouldn't be you.


For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else gives me the same excitement as you do.


With all your faults, I love you still,
Even with your imperfections, I still love you.


It had to be you, wonderful you,
You are the one I've been waiting for, and you are wonderful.


It had to be you.
There is no one else for me but you.




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

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FLOYD d

This is by far outside of softly and tenderly one of the best old true gosspell songs ever. the meaning of it goes so far. Cling to the cross and the salvation of Christ.

Samir Ahmed Vlogs

So wonderful ❤ ❤ ❤ I just can't have enough of it.
Born in a Muslim family, how wonderfully you have called me to the Old Rugged Cross.
Thank you Jesus, I will cling to that cross until my last breathe.

Venina Rayale

God bless 🙌 you, bro

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Charles Turley

Amen, Samir! Amen!!

Robert Gamble

Thank you for JESUS

Denise Vanloggerenberg

Bring back memories of a grandmother that sang that song over and over. She went to exchange her cross for a crown. Thanks for all your love xx

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Hello Denise

Phaswane Malope

I really loves this song & every time its played my spirit is lifted & encouraged Putco from South Africa

Audrey Jacobs

This was my mothers song at her funeral,and everytime when I hear the song ,then I start to cry again,what a beautiful song

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