It Had To Be You
Sam Lanin & His Orchestra 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 Sam Lanin & His Orchestra's song "It Had to Be You," the lyrics tell the story of a person who has been wandering around trying to find true love. The singer finally finds someone who makes them feel true and blue, and even happy to be sad thinking of them. The lyrics suggest that this person might not be perfect, but they still love them with all their faults. The refrain, "It had to be you, wonderful you," implies that this person was always meant to be the one for the singer.
The lyrics suggest that love is not about finding someone who is perfect, but about finding someone who makes you feel true and happy, even if they have faults. This message is likely to resonate with many listeners who have experienced the ups and downs of love.
Overall, "It Had to Be You" is a classic love song that has been covered by many artists over the years. Its simple melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
There was no other person in the world who could have made me feel this way.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
I searched everywhere until I found the one person who had the power to make me feel true emotions.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You were the only one who could make me feel genuine emotions, even if those emotions were sad.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
I am still happy, even though the emotions I feel when I think of you are sad ones.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I have seen other people who were never rude or unpleasant to me.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
They may have never been angry or tried to control me.
But they wouldn't do.
None of these people could ever make me feel the way you do.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
You are the only one who has made me feel so alive and excited.
With all your faults, I love you still,
I love you despite your flaws.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
You are the one and only person who could make me feel this way.
It had to be you.
You were destined to be the one who made me feel this way.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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