It Had to Be You
Regis Philbin 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 Regis Philbin's song "It Had To Be You," the singer expresses his love for someone who just had to be the one for him. He's wandered around and searched for a person who could make him feel true, blue, and even glad just to be sad thinking of them. Though there may be others who are not mean or bossy, they wouldn't do because nobody else gives him a thrill like this person does. Despite their faults, the singer loves this person still.
The song conveys both the excitement and comfort that come with finding the right person. The feelings of excitement are clear in the lines "Could make me be true, could make me feel blue," while the contentedness resulting from finding that person is apparent when the singer expresses their willingness to accept their lover's faults. The phrase "It had to be you" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's belief that there's something inevitable and fated about their love.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Out of all the people in the world, it was destined to be you who caught my heart's attention.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
After a long search, I finally found my perfect match in you.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You have the power to bring out the best and the worst in me, in a way that no one else can.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Even when you're not physically present, the thought of you still brings me joy - even if it comes with a hint of sadness.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I've met plenty of kind-hearted people who would never intentionally hurt me.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
They might not be demanding or controlling, and generally easy to get along with.
But they wouldn't do.
However, they simply aren't the one for me - they don't evoke the same emotions you do.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else has given me the same level of excitement and joy that you have.
With all your faults, I love you still,
Even though you're not perfect, I still love you and accept you for who you are.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
You are the one I've been waiting for, and I think you're amazing just the way you are.
It had to be you.
I know in my heart that you were the one meant for me all along.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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