It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You

Motion City Soundtrack - It Had to Be You Lyrics

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May 6, 2008
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It Had to Be You Lyrics

I'll get lost, messed up and bored when I'm alone too long
I can't sleep, function or eat when I'm not with someone
Late last fall, she ended it all and moved to who-knows-where
Just like that, she vanished and packed and never even called

Do you feel a certain sense of synergy between yourself and me?
A kind of macabre and somber Wondertwin type of harmony
What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool,
Kicking and screaming and pretending we were wrong

Let's get wrecked on pop tarts and snacks and see the Taj Mahal
Let's save birds from Prince William Sound and skateboard through the mall
Let's fight crime with mangoes and limes and join the PGA
Let's win big with every spin but hurry, I can't wait

Do you spend a fortune on those late night prepaid television scams
In search of the perfect blender, steak knife and non-stick frying pan?
What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool
Thinking we were completely wrong
It seemed like a dream
A beautiful scream
That echoed forever
And made us not afraid to feel a thing

And after it ends
We'll try to be friends
They say that what doesn't kill us makes us who we are

All this time and everything's changed but I still feel the same
All good things eventually end and get washed down the drain
What a disaster it would be if you discovered that I cared
A little too much for friends but not enough to share

What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool
Now that I'm sure that I was wrong
It had to be you.
It had to be you.
It had to be you.
I knew it was you.

Writer(s): JESSE MACK JOHNSON, JOSHUA ALLEN CAIN, JUSTIN COURTNEY PIERRE, MATTHEW SCOTT TAYLOR, TONY RICHARD THAXTON
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the members of Motion City Soundtrack?

    The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Justin Pierre, lead guitarist Joshua Cain, keyboardist Jesse Johnson, bassist Matthew Taylor, and drummer Tony Thaxton.

  2. Which album features the song 'It Had to Be You'?

    'It Had to Be You' is from Motion City Soundtrack's fourth studio album, My Dinosaur Life, released in 2010.

  3. What themes are commonly found in Motion City Soundtrack's lyrics?

    Justin Pierre, the main lyricist, often writes about anxiety, alienation, relationships, and self-destructive behavior. His personal experiences significantly shape the band's lyrical content.

  4. When was Motion City Soundtrack formed?

    Motion City Soundtrack was formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1997 by singer-songwriter Justin Pierre and guitarist Joshua Cain.

  5. Which producer worked with Motion City Soundtrack on their breakthrough album 'Commit This to Memory'?

    Mark Hoppus, the bassist of Blink-182, produced 'Commit This to Memory,' which is one of Motion City Soundtrack's most successful albums.

  6. What is notable about the band's live performances?

    Keyboardist Jesse Johnson is known for his signature 'Moogstand' during live performances, where he performs a handstand on his Moog synthesizer.

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