Lyrics:

“I Guess You Had to Be There” was released in February 1993 as the third single from Lorrie’s album Watch Me. The song reached #14 on the country charts in July 1993.
Hello honey, how was your day
Well you're sure in a good mood tonight
Oh by the way, I was downtown this afternoon
And I saw the most amazing sight

Through the window of a small café
I saw a man and a woman holding hands
And they looked so in love, it took my breath away
Can't you see it, don't you understand

Well I guess you had to be there
You really had to be there
Some things you just can't explain
It's just not the same
I guess you had to be there

I just stood there, my heart pounding
I couldn't move, all I could do was stare
I kept remembering when we used to look like that
Two people with so much to share

They were talking and they were laughing
Just like we used to do every day
And then he kissed her so tenderly
What's the matter, you don't have much to say

Well I guess you had to be there
You really had to be there
Some things you just can't explain
It's just not the same
I guess you had to be there

And as I watched you with your new love
I haven't see you that happy in years
We've drifted so far apart and it's hard to admit it
But there's nothing left for you here

So I guess you had to be there
You really had to be there
Some things you just can't explain
It's just not the same
I guess you had to be there

I guess you had to be there