It Had to Be You
harry connick Lyrics
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It had to be you
I wandered around and finally found
The somebody who could make me be true
Could make me be blue or even be glad
Just to be sad just thinking of you
Some others I've seen might never be mean
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
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
Baby, it had to be you, wonderful you
It had to be you
In Harry Connick Jr.'s song "It Had To Be You," the singer expresses his admiration and love for someone who he believes was destined to be with him. The opening lines, "It had to be you, it had to be you," suggest that the singer has been searching for someone special for a long time, and has finally found that person. He describes how this special someone has the power to make him feel a range of emotions, from sadness to joy. The lyrics "just to be sad just thinking of you" and "with all your faults I love you still" suggest that the singer is so enamored with this person that he is willing to experience all the good and bad emotions that come with being in love.
The second verse of the song talks about other people the singer has met who might have been kind or easygoing, but who didn't capture his heart like the one he is singing about. The line "For nobody else gave me a thrill" shows that the singer is convinced that his current love interest is the only one who can truly make him happy. The repeated line "it had to be you" in the chorus reinforces the idea of fate or destiny bringing the two lovers together.
Overall, "It Had To Be You" is a romantic song about finding and cherishing true love, even with all its imperfections. The lyrics express the thrill, joy, and even the pain that love can bring, but ultimately celebrate the power of a strong connection between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you
There was no other option, it had to be you
It had to be you
No one else would suffice, it had to be you
I wandered around and finally found
I searched aimlessly and eventually found
The somebody who could make me be true
The person who could make me honest and genuine
Could make me be blue or even be glad
Could make me feel both sadness and joy
Just to be sad just thinking of you
Even the thought of you can bring me sadness
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I've met other people who may never be unkind
Might never be cross or try to be boss
They may never be angry or try to lead
But they wouldn't do
But they wouldn't be the right fit
For nobody else gave me a thrill
No one else excited me
With all your faults I love you still
Even with your imperfections, I still love you
Baby, it had to be you, wonderful you
There was no one else who could compare, you are amazing
It had to be you
Without a doubt, it had to be you
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@weggmyegg5459
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.
@triplejazzmusicisall1883
The music especially piano is incredible but I also love the fact that this was pre the modern era of tattoos and huge body piercings etc...Harry brought class and style back into fashion. I like his new Christmas album but strangely unlike the vast majority was not keen on his album, 'Alone with my Faith', which made me feel bad as obviously that one would be very personal to him. It remains the only album though I don't care for.
For me Harry Connick brought great accessible swing and jazz, then funk, to the masses. He recaptured the style and sophistication of an earlier time when the likes of Audrey Hepburn was the epitome of beauty.
My 5 favourite albums: When Harry Met Sally, We Are in Love, When My Heart finds Christmas, Come By Me and My NOLA. Songs I Heard honourable mention.
Obviously I prefer his earlier jazzier days.
My favourite Harry compositions: Come By Me (A++++), I Pray on Christmas, Recipe for Love, Promise Me You'll Remember, Nowhere With Love, Heavenly.
Check out Drifting it's a beautiful song. Like A wink and a SMile it was written by the incredible Marc Shaiman. What are others favourite Connick albums?
@elizabethmarinas2475
This is my favorite music video of all time especially when Harry connick jr sings it’s like magic
@alexginzo1246
This was the soundtrack that made me an all time fan.
@BaileySEA
Oh My God! Harry Connick Jr. was so good looking when he was that young.
@tombrown1898
This cover by Harry brings back the happiest time of my life.
@Kbb1957
I love Harry's version of this classic. He added a freshness and excitement without compromising the feel of the original. I love everything about this! Bravo, Harry!!!
@just-another-face-in-the-crowd
He looks like Luke Perry and James Dean had a baby. So young! :)😍
@makeupboss9812
When Harry Met Sally ! Totally forgot about that movie, it’s a good one . And that song is perfect for it .
Harry , darl’n, your voice is “ GOLD “ - pure talent and charisma. I’ll bet you are a hopeless romantic .
@harryconnickjr6444
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine,I hope you won’t stop listening to my music, and thanks for sincere,
Kindly text me on my email address for more updates on my upcoming show(harryconnickjr50@gmail.com)
@pauldavid8445
Hello beautiful lady, how are you doing?
@rebekah518
I just saw Harry met Sally for the first time….I’m in love, oh and You’ve Got Mail, 😍