"It's Been You" by Jagged Edge is a heartfelt song about realizing the importance of someone in your life after taking them for granted for a long time. The lyrics depict a person who has lost someone they deeply care about and are coming to terms with their own mistakes and regrets. The song begins with the realization that the person has been wrong in their actions, and they acknowledge that they thought they weren't a good person if they didn't at least try to spread love. They reflect on how ridiculous it sounds, emphasizing their feelings of guilt and remorse. The lyrics continue with the person acknowledging that they have wasted countless nights searching for someone else, thinking that they could find happiness elsewhere. They apologize, knowing that by the time they come to their senses, the person they care about might already be gone. They express hope and prayer that the person will still be there when they finally realize that they were the one they were searching for all along. The chorus repeats the sentiment of wasted time and apologizes again for not recognizing the person's importance sooner. The person admits that thinking about losing them is painful and that they had hoped to avoid falling into this situation. The person also mentions that the girl they care about had prayed about the situation, hoping that they would come to their senses. In the bridge, the lyrics express the person's love and regret for being blind to the person's presence for so long. They emphasize that the person had been right in front of them the entire time, and they promise never to let them go. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, highlighting the regret and apologies once again, as well as the realization that it was the person they had been searching for all along. Overall, "It's Been You" conveys a story of self-realization, regret, and a newfound appreciation for someone who has always been there. It showcases the theme of valuing the people in our lives and not taking them for granted.
