It Had To Be You
Capturing Love's Essence: The Unforgettable Tale in 'It Had To Be You'
Lyrics
It had to be you, it had to be you.
The speaker believes that their connection or destiny was with a specific person, emphasizing the inevitability of their relationship.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
The speaker searched or roamed and eventually found the person they had been seeking.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
This person made the speaker authentic and could evoke feelings of sadness.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
The speaker feels joy even in moments of sadness because they are thinking about this person.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Others the speaker encountered might not exhibit negative traits, unlike this person.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
These others might not be harsh or authoritative, but they aren’t the right match.
But they wouldn't do.
These other people are not suitable for the speaker.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else has caused the same excitement or intense emotion in the speaker.
With all your faults, I love you still,
Despite their imperfections, the speaker continues to love this person.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
Emphasizes the special nature of this person, highlighting their wonder and uniqueness.
It had to be you.
Reiterating that this person was the one meant for the speaker.
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Repetition to emphasize the conviction that this specific person was destined for the speaker.
I wandered around and finally found somebody who
Reiterating the process of searching and finally discovering this special person.
Could make me be true, could make me be blue,
Similar to line 3, emphasizing the person's ability to evoke genuine feelings, including sadness.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
The person brings joy even in moments of sadness because the speaker is thinking about them.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Comparing other individuals who lack certain qualities that make this specific person special to the speaker.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
These other individuals may not exhibit negative traits but aren’t the right match for the speaker.
But they wouldn't do.
Reiterating that these others are not suitable for the speaker.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else has created the same level of excitement or thrill for the speaker.
With all your faults, I love you still.
Despite the flaws, the speaker's love for this person remains unchanged.
It had to be you, wonderful you
Reiterating the unique and wonderful nature of this specific person.
It had to be you.
Reaffirming that this particular person was destined for the speaker.
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