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.
Break Through
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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It was so long ago
I don't know where to start or what to say to you
I've been all alone needing you by my side
But its not too late
Maybe we just needed time
Can we try to let it go?
If we don't than we'll never know
We say that time is meant to heal
But it still hurts inside
I wish that none of this was real
Cause we're so far behind
You've been all alone
Needing me by your side
But its not too late
Maybe we just needed time
Can we try to let it go
If we don't than we'll never know
I try to break through
But you know that its up to you
And I know that our love can grow
But this damn river needs to flow
I will try to break through but you know that its up to you
Its time to make a stand
Maybe it won't last
But we should take this chance
Can we try to let it go
If we don't than we'll never know
I try to break through
But you know that its up to you
I know that our love can grow
When this damn river needs to flow
I will try to break through
But you know that its up to you
I'll try to break through but you that its up to you
I'll try to break through but you that its up to you
The lyrics in Colbie Caillat's song Break Through express the difficulty of reconnecting with someone from the past. The opening lines convey the confusion and uncertainty that come with trying to approach someone after a long time has passed. The singer emphasizes their need for the other person's presence, but also acknowledges that they may have missed their chance. The chorus repeats the idea of trying to let go of the past so that they can move forward and possibly rekindle their relationship.
The second verse shifts the focus onto the other person and their own feelings of isolation and loneliness without the singer. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the importance of taking a chance and letting go of past hurt in order to give their future a chance to grow. The final lines express the singer's determination to break through the barriers in their relationship, even though it ultimately depends on the other person's willingness to do so as well.
Overall, the lyrics in Break Through convey the complexity and vulnerability involved in reconnecting with someone from the past, but also express a sense of hope and determination to move forward and strengthen their bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Why is it so hard
The difficulty in rekindling a relationship is bewildering.
It was so long ago
The relationship ended a while back.
I don't know where to start or what to say to you
I am unsure how to commence this conversation or how to express myself.
I've been all alone needing you by my side
I have been lonely and miss having you in my life.
But its not too late
It is not too late to rebuild our relationship.
Maybe we just needed time
Perhaps we needed time apart to grow as individuals.
Can we try to let it go?
Can we forget the past and move forward together?
If we don't than we'll never know
If we do not try to mend our relationship, we may forever wonder what could have been.
I try to break through but you know that its up to you
I am attempting to make a connection, but I cannot do it alone—it requires effort from both of us.
We say that time is meant to heal
It is commonly believed that time can cure all wounds.
But it still hurts inside
Despite the passage of time, the pain remains.
I wish that none of this was real
I desire for the situation we find ourselves in to be a figment of my imagination.
Cause we're so far behind
Our broken relationship has left us with much ground to make up.
You've been all alone
You have also felt lonely and missed me.
Needing me by your side
Like me, you also want me back in your life.
And I know that our love can grow
I am certain that our love has the potential to flourish.
But this damn river needs to flow
Progress can only be made if we let go of past grievances and allow ourselves to move forward.
Its time to make a stand
We must take a definitive stance on renewing our relationship.
Maybe it won't last
We recognize that there are no guarantees in any relationship, but we are willing to take the risk.
But we should take this chance
We should seize this opportunity to make things right.
I'll try to break through but you that its up to you
I am willing to make an effort to heal our relationship, but I acknowledge that you must also put in work.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, RICK NOWELS
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