Lyrics
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Expressing inevitability, stating that the person being referred to is the only choice.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
Describing a search for a significant other and finally finding the right person.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
Attributing the ability to inspire honesty and evoke emotions to the mentioned person.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Acknowledging the paradox of feeling both sadness and happiness while thinking about the person.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Comparing others who have been encountered, suggesting they lack essential qualities.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
Highlighting that others may not possess the qualities needed for a fulfilling relationship.
But they wouldn't do.
Emphasizing the uniqueness of the mentioned person.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
Expressing a sense of thrill and excitement exclusive to the mentioned person.
With all your faults, I love you still,
Affirming love despite the imperfections of the person.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
Reiterating the inevitability and uniqueness of the connection.
It had to be you.
Concluding the sentiment that the person is the only one meant to be.
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Repeating the assertion that the person is the only suitable choice.
I wandered around and finally found somebody who
Recounting the journey of searching and finding the right person.
Could make me be true, could make me be blue,
Attributing authenticity and the experience of feeling blue to the mentioned person.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Expressing a willingness to endure sadness for the sake of thoughts about the person.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Comparing others unfavorably, emphasizing their inability to meet certain standards.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
Emphasizing the inadequacy of others in fulfilling a meaningful relationship.
But they wouldn't do.
Reiterating that others are not suitable choices.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
Expressing the exclusive thrill provided by the mentioned person.
With all your faults, I love you still.
Acknowledging love despite the mentioned person's faults.
It had to be you, wonderful you
Reaffirming the uniqueness and inevitability of the connection.
It had to be you.
Finalizing the assertion that the person is the only suitable choice.
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