It Had to Be You
Embracing True Love: "It Had to Be You" Song Meaning
Lyrics
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Expressing a sense of inevitability, suggesting a destined connection.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
After searching, the singer found a special person.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
Describing the influence of the person to be truthful and feel a range of emotions.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Acknowledging the joy in experiencing sadness when thinking about the special person.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Comparing others who may lack certain qualities.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
Listing traits others may lack, emphasizing the uniqueness of the chosen person.
But they wouldn't do.
Emphasizing that others wouldn't suffice.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
Expressing that no one else brings the same excitement.
With all your faults, I love you still,
Despite imperfections, the love remains strong.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
Reiterating the inevitability and wonder of the chosen person.
It had to be you.
Affirming the necessity of the chosen person.
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Repeating the sentiment of inevitability.
I wandered around and finally found somebody who
Reiterating the process of searching and finding someone special.
Could make me be true, could make me be blue,
Highlighting the influence of the person to bring out true emotions.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Expressing the joy in feeling various emotions, even sadness, when thinking about the special person.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Continuing to contrast others who lack certain qualities.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
Emphasizing traits that others may lack, reinforcing the uniqueness of the chosen person.
But they wouldn't do.
Stressing that others are inadequate.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
Reiterating the unique thrill that the chosen person brings.
With all your faults, I love you still.
Despite faults, the love for the person remains strong.
It had to be you, wonderful you
Repeating the wonder and necessity of the chosen person.
It had to be you.
Concluding the song by reiterating the necessity of the chosen person.
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