In 2007, Caillat signed with Universal Republic Records and released her debut album, Coco. The album included the hit singles "Bubbly" and "Realize," and has sold over 2 million copies in the United States and is certified 2x platinum. In 2008, she recorded a duet with Jason Mraz, "Lucky," which won a Grammy Award.
In August 2009, Caillat released her second album, Breakthrough, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. It has since been certified gold by the RIAA and was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2010 Grammy Awards. Caillat was also part of the group that won Album of the Year at the 2010 Grammy Awards for her featured vocals and writing on Taylor Swift's Fearless album. In July 2011, she released her third studio album, All of You. In October 2012, she released her first Christmas album, Christmas in the Sand. From 2018 to 2020, she was a member of the country music group Gone West.
Caillat has sold over six million albums worldwide and over 10 million singles. She has been honored with two Grammy Awards and five nominations, and has accumulated more than 15 billion streams. She is an avowed spokesperson and supporter for ASPCA, the Surfrider Foundation, Save The Music, Farm Sanctuary, and The Humane Society of the United States.
Caillat is currently recording a new album in Nashville, TN and is set to release the first single in the first quarter of 2023.
03. You Got Me
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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I can't pretend though I try to hide
I like you. I like you
I think I felt my heart skip a beat
I'm standing here and I can hardly breathe
You got me, yeah, you got me
And that crooked smile of yours
It knocks me off my feet
Oh, I just can't get enough
How much do I need to fill me up
It feels so good, it must be love
It's everything that I've been dreaming of
I give up, I give in, I let go
Let's begin
Cause no matter what I do,
Oh (oh)
My heart is filled with you
I can't imagine what it'd be like
Livin' each day in this life
Without you. Without you
One look from you
I know you understand
This mess we're in you know is just so, out of hand.
Oh, I just can't get enough
How much do I need to fill me up'
It feels so good it must be love
It's everything that I've been dreaming of
I give up. I give in. I let go
Let's begin
Cause no matter what I do
Oh (oh)
My heart is filled with you
I hope we always feel this way
(I know we will)
And in my heart I know you'll always stay
Oh, I just can't get enough
How much do I need to fill me up
It feels so good it must be love
I give up, I give in, I let go, Let's begin
Cause no matter what I do
Oh, I just can't get enough
How much do I need to fill me up'
It feels so good it must be love
(It's everything that I've been dreaming of)
I give up, I give in, I let go
Let's begin
Cause no matter what I do
Oh (oh)
My heart is filled with you
Oh (oh)
You got me, You got me
Oh (oh)
You got me, You got me
The lyrics to Colbie Caillat's song "You Got Me" express the feelings of a person who is falling in love with someone. The singer starts with acknowledging that she is attracted to the person ("I like you"). She even admits that she cannot pretend to hide her feelings for this person. The singer's heartbeat picks up when the person is around, and every time she holds his hand or sees his crooked smile, she feels like she is falling down. The singer sings, "Oh, I just can't get enough. How much do I need to fill me up. It feels so good, it must be love. It's everything that I've been dreaming of." This suggests that the singer feels like the love that she has found is all that she needs, and it is fulfilling all her desires.
The pre-chorus says that no matter how hard the singer tries to resist the feelings, she can't help but feel that the person fills her heart. The chorus also repeats the same message. The singer cannot imagine living without the person as they share an understanding that has resulted in causing chaos in their lives. The bridge of the song says that the singer hopes that they will always be in love, and in her heart, she knows that the feeling is here to stay. The lyrics to "You Got Me" are filled with the emotions of love and the joy that two people experience when they fall in love with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
You're stuck on me and my laughing eyes
You find me charming and can't take your eyes off me, especially when I laugh
I can't pretend though I try to hide
I can't help but show my fondness for you no matter how hard I try to conceal it
I like you. I like you
I have a crush on you and I want you to know it
I think I felt my heart skip a beat
I experienced an intense feeling of excitement and anticipation, as if my heart stopped for a moment
I'm standing here and I can hardly breathe
I am overwhelmed with emotion and feel out of breath because of how much you affect me
You got me, yeah, you got me
You have captured my heart and you control my emotions completely
The way you take my hand is just so sweet
Your gestures of affection like holding my hand make me feel loved and special
And that crooked smile of yours
Your smile, even though it's not perfect, is cute and endearing to me
It knocks me off my feet
Your smile and all the things you do for me make me feel dizzy with happiness and love
How much do I need to fill me up
How much more love and affection do I need to feel complete and satisfied
It feels so good, it must be love
The intense feeling of happiness and fulfillment I have with you is undoubtedly love
It's everything that I've been dreaming of
Being with you and experiencing this kind of love is all I ever wanted and hoped for
I give up, I give in, I let go
I surrender myself completely to this feeling of love and let go of all my doubts and fears
Let's begin
Let's start this journey of love and never look back
Cause no matter what I do
Regardless of what I try to do or how I try to resist my feelings, my heart belongs to you
My heart is filled with you
My heart overflows with love and affection for you
I can't imagine what it'd be like
I cannot even fathom what life would be like without you in it
Livin' each day in this life
Going through each day of my life without you would be unbearable and lonesome
Without you. Without you
I cannot stress enough how much I need you to be a part of my life
One look from you
A single glance or expression from you is enough to convey your love and understanding to me
I know you understand
I am confident that you feel the same way I do and that you truly understand me
This mess we're in you know is just so, out of hand
We may be caught in a complicated and messy situation, but I am sure that we will overcome it together
Oh (oh)
An expression of happiness and excitement
I hope we always feel this way
I hope this feeling of love and happiness we have for each other stays forever
(I know we will)
I am confident that our love is strong enough to withstand any challenges that come our way
And in my heart I know you'll always stay
I am sure that you will always be in my heart and a part of my life
You got me, You got me
You have completely won over my heart and filled it with love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, JOHN SHANKS
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