It Had to Be You
Reggie & Ladye Love Smith 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.
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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@wanjirunganga-gichuhi876
What a beautiful duet ! May their marriage be filled with joy, peace, hope, forgiveness and gratitude now and in all the days to come. May they live long and healthy lives to see their grandchildren and their grandchildren's children. This is my sincere prayer for them. 🙏💐💐🌻🌼
@bldlightpainting
Very beautiful duet, especially when it's with your spouse.
@noracharles9366
I ❤️ love both of them so much. Lady love's voice just melts me. Together they are just 👏 amazing. Thank you Gaither Studio for exceptional entertainment ⭐️
@judyhuffman6334
Beautiful.
@michelledean5243
This is one of my favorite Josh Groban songs. Reggie and Ladye do an awesome job on it.
@Turbo_s1ayer
reggie's my second cousin
@jerryseventy7
So great to be able to sing with your besti
@ishmael1164
The line of the lady really got me
@lenapritchard7497
Wow my first time listening to this version. I love the way they sing it. Bravo Smith family. ❤️❤️
@philipphilos4886
Thank you Lord, you redeem and raise me up