About The Song
“It Must Be Him” was written by Gilbert Bécaud and originally performed in French with lyrics by Maurice Vidalin. The English version of the song was recorded by Vikki Carr, who brought it to international fame in the late 1960s. The song reached the top of the charts in Australia and was a big hit in the United States, the United Kingdom, and many other countries.
The song is a poignant expression of the turmoil and heartbreak experienced by the protagonist, who is deeply in love with someone but is unsure if they reciprocate those feelings. The lyrics are full of emotion and honesty, and Carr’s delivery is nothing short of stunning. The song’s emotive vocals, coupled with the Ernie Freeman arrangement, make it a timeless classic.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I tell myself, "What's done is done"
I tell myself, "Don't be a fool"
Play the field, have a lot of fun
It's easy when you play it cool
I tell myself, "Don't be a chump
Who cares? Let him stay away"
That's when the phone rings and I jump
And as I grab the phone I pray
[Chorus]
Let it please be him, oh, dear God
It must be him, it must be him
Or I shall die, or I shall die
Oh, hello, hello, my dear God
It must be him, but it's not him
And then I die, that's when I die
[Verse 2]
After a while, I'm myself again
I pick the pieces off the floor
Put my heart on the shelf again
You'll never hurt me anymore
I'm not a puppet on a string
I'll find somebody else someday
That's when the phone rings
And once again, I start to pray
[Chorus]
Let it please be him, oh, dear God
It must be him, it must be him
Or I shall die, or I shall die
Oh, hello, hello, my dear God
It must be him, but it's not him
And then I die, again I die
[Outro]
Let it please be him, oh, dear God
It must be him, it must be him
Or I shall die, or I shall die