I Do
Caillat Colbie Lyrics
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I thought relationships were nothing but a waste of time
I never wanted to be anybody's other half
I was happy stayin' out of love wouldn't last
That was the only way I knew til I met you
You make we wanna say
I do, I do, I do, do do do do do do doo
'Cause every time before it's been like
Maybe yes and maybe no
I can live without it, I can let it go
Ooh, what did I get myself into
You make we wanna say I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do,
Tell me is it only me
Do you feel the same?
You know me well enough to know that I'm not playing games
I promise I won't turn around and I won't let you down
You can trust I never felt it like I feel it now
Baby there's nothing, there's nothing we can't get through
So can we say
I do, I do, I do, do do do do do do doo
Oh baby, I do, I do, I do, do do do do do do doo
'Cause every time before it's been like
Maybe yes and maybe no
I won't live without it, I won't let it go
Wooh can I get myself into
You make we wanna say
Me a family, a house a family
Ooh, can we be a family?
And when I'm eighty years old and sittin' next to you.
And when we remember when we said
I do, I do, I do, do do do do do do doo
Oh baby, I do, I do, I do, do do do do do do doo
'Cause every time before it's been like
Maybe yes and maybe no
I won't live without it, I won't let us go
Just look at what we got ourselves into
You make we wanna say I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do,
Love you
In "I Do", Colbie Caillat sings about how her perspective on relationships has changed since meeting her significant other, who has made her want to commit to starting a life together. She used to believe that relationships were a waste of time and that she didn't need another person to be happy. However, meeting this person has made her realize that there is more to life than just being alone. She recognizes the potential challenges that come with relationships, but she's willing to take the risk with this person because their love is worth it.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that she wants to say "I do" to spending the rest of her life with this person, despite her past belief that love wouldn't last. She wants to make a promise to this person that she won't turn around or let them down, and that they can trust her. The bridge focuses on the future, with Caillat expressing her desire for a family and a home together, and imagining growing old with this person.
Overall, "I Do" is about realizing the potential of love, committing to a lasting relationship, and building a future together.
Line by Line Meaning
It's always been about me, myself and I
The singer has always been focused on themselves, without considering the possibility of a relationship
I thought relationships were nothing but a waste of time
Previously, the singer viewed relationships as having no value
I never wanted to be anybody's other half
The singer did not want to compromise their individuality by being in a relationship
I was happy stayin' out of love wouldn't last
The artist believed that avoiding love was the best way to avoid its eventual downfall
That was the only way I knew til I met you
The artist's perspective changed after meeting someone special
You make we wanna say I do, I do, I do, do do do do do do doo
Yeah, I do, I do, I do, do do do do do do doo
The singer feels a strong desire to commit to the relationship and say "I do"
Maybe yes and maybe no
I can live without it, I can let it go
Ooh, what did I get myself into
You make we wanna say I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do,
In the past, the singer was uncertain about relationships and felt indifferent towards them, but the current relationship has made them question their beliefs and feel compelled to commit
Tell me is it only me
Do you feel the same?
You know me well enough to know that I'm not playing games
I promise I won't turn around and I won't let you down
You can trust I never felt it like I feel it now
Baby there's nothing, there's nothing we can't get through
The artist asks if their partner shares their feelings and reassures them of their commitment and trust in the relationship
So can we say
I do, I do, I do, do do do do do do doo
Oh baby, I do, I do, I do, do do do do do do doo
The artist asks their partner to join them in committing to the relationship and saying "I do"
I won't live without it, I won't let it go
Wooh can I get myself into
You make we wanna say
The artist is now certain of their love and cannot imagine being without it
Me a family, a house a family
Ooh, can we be a family?
And when I'm eighty years old and sittin' next to you.
The singer envisions a future with their partner, including starting a family and growing old together
Just look at what we got ourselves into
You make we wanna say I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do,
Love you
Despite the uncertainty and fear that comes with commitment, the artist is confident in their love for their partner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFFREY LEE JOHNSON, BRITANE K'LA BUGGS, PAUL LAVON DAVIS, ISAAC III HAYES, JULIUS RIVERA III, TORREY QUINN HOOD
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@anandakinantiputri8732
Lyrics ♡
It's always been about me, myself, and I
I thought relationships were nothing but a waste of time
I never wanted to be anybody's other half
I was happy saying I had a love that wouldn't last
That was the only way I knew 'til I met you
You make me wanna say
I do, I do, I do, do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Yeah, I do, I do, I do, do-do-do-do-do-do-do
'Cause every time before it's been like maybe yes and maybe no
I can live without it, I can let it go
Ooh, what did I get myself into?
You make me wanna say
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
Tell me, is it only me
Do you feel the same?
You know me well enough to know that I'm not playing games
I promise I won't turn around and I won't let you down
You can trust I've never felt it like I feel it now
Baby, there's nothing, there's nothing we can't get through
So can we say
I do, I do, I do, do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Oh, baby, I do, I do, I do, do-do-do-do-do-do-do
'Cause every time before it's been like maybe yes and maybe no
I won't live without it, I won't let it go
What more can I get myself into?
You make me wanna say
Meet my family, how's your family?
Ooh, can we be a family?
And when I'm 80 years old and I'm sitting next to you
And we'll remember when we said
I do, I do, I do, do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Oh, baby, I do, I do, I do, do-do-do-do-do-do-do
'Cause every time before it's been like maybe yes and maybe no
No, I won't live without it, I won't let us go
Just look at what we got ourselves into
You make me wanna say
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
Love you
@AcousticBallad-xd1yl
2023,still listening to this song. Timeless beauty of a song. Never gets old.
@kitkat4189
gets old after listening to it play 4 - 5 times a day at work.
@smr691234567890
An old friend of mine basically asked me out with this song, she is now my wife and I make sure to tell her I love her everyday. We have been married for 2 years now. I thank you so much Colbie for making this song, it is absoulutly amazing and it has become "Our song"
@yahainHotPink
Godfather Sweet story.
@DanielOpS1
Godfather that so cuteeeeeee ❤
@bryanst2904
Wow...
So what's the real story?
@sovothecambo
Clorox Bleach Might want to dull down that edge.
@shaleknight6224
Congratulations
@GoldNava
I love how she stays true to her music and image and doesn't try to fit into all the mainstream crap. Musicians who stay true to their music and image are usually the ones whose music stands the test of time!
@priscillahwamuyu6142
12yrs ago i swore this would be my wedding song.. Hopefully it still will be