It Had to Be You
Unveiling Love's Destiny: It Had to Be You
Lyrics
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Expresses inevitability and certainty that the person being addressed is the only one
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
The singer searched and eventually found someone who fulfilled certain criteria
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
This person brings out honesty and emotions in the singer, including feelings of sadness
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Expresses an unusual contentment in feeling sad when thinking about this person
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Comparing the person found to others who might lack negative traits
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
Others might not exhibit negative behaviors like being mean or bossy, but they don't match up
But they wouldn't do.
Reiterates that others wouldn't suffice despite their lack of negative traits
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
Emphasizes the unique thrill or excitement this person brings that no one else can
With all your faults, I love you still,
Despite their imperfections, the singer still loves this person deeply
It had to be you, wonderful you,
Reaffirms the uniqueness and wonder of the person being addressed
It had to be you.
Repeats the idea that this specific person is the one
It had to be you, it had to be you.
Reiterates the inevitability and certainty of this person being the only one
I wandered around and finally found somebody who
Similar to line 2, emphasizing the search and discovery of this special person
Could make me be true, could make me be blue,
Reflects how this person evokes truthfulness and emotions, including sadness
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Expresses a peculiar happiness in feeling sad while thinking about this person
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Continues the comparison between the found person and others who lack negativity
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
Others might lack negative traits but are still inadequate in comparison
But they wouldn't do.
Reiterates that others don't measure up despite their lack of negative traits
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
Reiterates the unique excitement or thrill this person brings, unmatched by others
With all your faults, I love you still.
Despite their flaws, the singer's love for this person remains strong
It had to be you, wonderful you
Reiterates the unique wonder and significance of this specific person
It had to be you.
Reaffirms the inevitability and certainty of this person being the only one
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