It Had to Be You
Embracing Destiny: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'It Had to Be You'
Lyrics
Why do I do just as you say?
Expressing a willingness to comply with the other person's wishes or commands.
Why must I just give you your way?
Questioning the necessity of yielding to the other person's preferences.
Why do I sigh?
Expressing a feeling of deep longing or yearning.
Why do I try to forget?
Questioning the effort to erase the memories or emotions associated with the person.
It must have been that something lovers call "Fate"
Speculating that the force often referred to as "Fate" played a role in bringing the lovers together.
Kept on saying I had to wait
Indicating a period of patience or anticipation while waiting for the destined encounter.
I saw them all
Having observed other potential romantic interests.
Just couldn't fall till we met
Unable to fall in love with anyone else until meeting the significant person.
It had to be you, it had to be you
Affirming that the person in question is the only one meant for the speaker.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
Having searched extensively, finally discovering the one who fits the speaker's desires.
Could make me be true, could make me be blue
Acknowledging that the person has the power to inspire truthfulness and melancholy emotions.
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 who might lack negative traits but wouldn't evoke the same feelings.
Might never be cross or try to be boss, but they wouldn't do
Highlighting the unique qualities of the person that others lack.
For nobody else gave me a thrill
Emphasizing the thrill and excitement that the person brings, unmatched by others.
With all your faults, I love you still
Expressing enduring love despite the person's imperfections.
It had to be you, wonderful you, it had to be you
Reiterating that the person is the one destined and wonderful match for the speaker.
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