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.
Brighter Than the Sun
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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I swear you hit me like a vision
I, I, I wasn't expecting
But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go with it?
Don't you blink you might miss it
See we got a right to just love it or leave it
You find it and keep it
'Cause it ain't every day you get the chance to say
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
I never seen it, but I found this love I'm undefeated
You better believe, I'm gonna treat? better than anything I've ever had
'Cause you're so damn beautiful read it
It's time and deliver it let's seal it
Boy we go together like peanuts and paydays and Marley and reggae
And it ain't every day you get the chance to say
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
Everything is like a white out, 'cause we shk shk shine down
Even when when the light's out but I can see you glow
Got my head up in the rafters, got me happy ever after
Never felt this way before, ain't felt this way before
I swear you hit me like a vision
I, I, I wasn't expecting
But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go?
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun, yeah
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun, yeah
Brighter than the sun
Brighter than the sun
Brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
The lyrics of Colbie Caillat's song Brighter Than the Sun feature the singer describing her newfound love and how unexpected it was. She starts off by saying that she was literally stopped in her tracks by this person, referring to them as hitting her like a vision. She admits that she wasn't expecting this to happen but also acknowledges that she has no control over fate. She urges the listener not to blink, possibly as a metaphor for not missing out on important moments in life.
Colbie continues to describe how rare and special this love is, comparing it to lightning and how it strikes the heart and goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun. She paints a picture of them being stars falling from the sky and shining how they want, even when the lights are out. Her happiness is palpable as she describes feeling like nothing can dim their light and even looking up at the rafters with a sense of contentment. She closes by repeating that this love is truly "brighter than the sun."
Overall, the song seems to be about finding unexpected love and being consumed by it. The lyrics paint a picture of a euphoric feeling that can't be tamed or controlled, with each aspect of the relationship shining brightly and outshining anything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop me on the corner
The singer is taken by surprise by a chance meeting with their romantic interest.
I swear you hit me like a vision
The singer immediately felt a deep, meaningful connection with their romantic interest.
I, I, I wasn't expecting
The singer was caught off guard by the powerful emotions they felt upon meeting their romantic interest.
But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go with it?
The artist is willing to let fate guide their relationship with their romantic interest.
Don't you blink you might miss it
The artist believes that their connection with their romantic interest is special and should be recognized.
See we got a right to just love it or leave it
The singer acknowledges that they have a choice in whether or not to pursue a relationship with their romantic interest.
You find it and keep it
The singer believes that love is worth fighting for and keeping once it is found.
'Cause it ain't every day you get the chance to say
The artist recognizes the rarity and significance of finding a true love.
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
The artist feels as though they have been struck by lightning upon encountering their romantic interest.
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
The connection between the artist and their romantic interest is immediate and intense.
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
The singer believes that they and their romantic interest could be something special and noteworthy.
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
The artist believes that their relationship with their romantic interest can shine brightly and be something great.
I never seen it, but I found this love I'm undefeated
The singer has never experienced a love like this but is confident in its strength and power.
You better believe, I'm gonna treat? better than anything I've ever had
The singer will treat their romantic interest with the utmost care and respect.
'Cause you're so damn beautiful read it
The singer finds their romantic interest incredibly attractive.
It's time and deliver it let's seal it
The artist is ready to commit to their romantic interest and make their relationship official.
Boy we go together like peanuts and paydays and Marley and reggae
The artist and their romantic interest are like an ideal match, just like the popular combinations mentioned.
Everything is like a white out, 'cause we shk shk shine down
The singer feels as though they and their romantic interest have a special connection that blinds out the rest of the world.
Even when when the light's out but I can see you glow
The singer feels as though their romantic interest has a brightness and radiance that shines even in the darkest times.
Got my head up in the rafters, got me happy ever after
The artist is overjoyed with their relationship with their romantic interest and believes in a bright future together.
Never felt this way before, ain't felt this way before
The artist has never felt a love as strong and pure as their current relationship.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, RYAN TEDDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wly8735
Stop me on the corner
Me pare na esquina
Swear you hit me like a vision
Juro que você me atingiu como uma visão
I, I, I wasn't expecting
Eu, eu, eu não estava esperando
But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go with it?
Mas quem sou eu para dizer pro destino onde ele deve ir?
Don't you blink, you might miss it
Não pisque, você pode perder o momento
See we got a right to just love it or leave it
Veja, nós temos só o direito de amar ou deixar
You find it and keep it
Você encontra e guarda pra você
Cause it ain't every day you get the chance to say
Porque não é todo dia você tem a chance de dizer
Oh, this is how it starts, lighting strikes the heart
Oh, é assim que começa, um raio atinge o coração
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Dispara como uma arma, mais brilhante que o Sol
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Oh, nós poderíamos ser as estrelas, caindo do céu
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
Brilhando como queremos, mais brilhante que o Sol
I never seen it, but I found this love, I'm gonna feed it
Eu nunca vi isso, mas eu encontrei esse amor, eu sou invencível
You better believe, I'm gonna treat it better than anything I've ever had
É melhor acreditar que eu vou tratá-lo melhor do que qualquer coisa que eu já tive
Cause you're so damn beautiful
Porque você é tão bonito
Read it, it's signed and delivered, let's seal it
Leia, está assinado e entregue, vamos fechar
Boy, we go together like peanuts and paydays
Garoto, vamos juntos como Peanuts e Payday
As Marley and reggae
Como Marley e reggae
And everybody need to get the chance to say
E todo mundo precisa ter a chance de dizer
Oh, this is how it starts, lighting strikes the heart
Oh, é assim que começa, um raio atinge o coração
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Dispara como uma arma, mais brilhante que o Sol
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Oh, nós poderíamos ser as estrelas, caindo do céu
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
Brilhando como queremos, mais brilhante que o Sol
Everything is like a whiteout
Tudo é como um clarão
’Cause we shicka shicka shine down
Porque nós brilhamos
Even when the when the light's out
Mesmo quando as luzes se apagam
But I can see you glow
Eu posso ver o seu brilho
Got my head up in the rafters
Estou com a cabeça nas nuvens
Got me happy ever after
Estou sempre feliz
Never felt this way before
Nunca me senti assim antes
Ain't felt this way before
Não me senti assim antes
Swear you hit me like a vision
Juro que você me atingiu como uma visão
I, I, I wasn't expecting
Eu, eu, eu não estava esperando
But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go?
Mas quem sou eu para dizer pro destino onde ele deve ir?
Oh, this is how it starts, lighting strikes the heart
Oh, é assim que começa, um raio atinge o coração
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Dispara como uma arma, mais brilhante que o Sol
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Oh, nós poderíamos ser as estrelas, caindo do céu
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
Brilhando como queremos, mais brilhante que o Sol
Oh, this is how it starts, lighting strikes the heart
Oh, é assim que começa, um raio atinge o coração
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Dispara como uma arma, mais brilhante que o Sol
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Oh, nós poderíamos ser as estrelas, caindo do céu
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
Brilhando como queremos, mais brilhante que o Sol
Brighter than the sun
Mais brilhante que o Sol
Brighter than the sun
Mais brilhante que o Sol
Brighter than the sun
Mais brilhante que o Sol
Oh, this is how it starts, lighting strikes the heart
Oh, é assim que começa, um raio atinge o coração
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Dispara como uma arma, mais brilhante que o Sol
@belliyalune4071
Stop me on the corner
I swear you hit me like a vision
I, I, I wasn't expecting
But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go with it
Don't you blink you might miss it
See we got a right to just love it or leave it
You find it and keep it
'Cause it ain't every day you get the chance to say
Oh, this is how it starts
Lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun
Brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars
Falling from the sky
Shining how we want
Brighter than the sun
I've never seen it
But I found this love, I'm gonna feed it
You better believe, I'm gonna treat it
Better than anything I've ever had
'Cause you're so damn beautiful
Read it
It's signed and delivered let's seal it
Boy, we go together like peanuts and paydays
Marley and reggae
And everybody needs to get a chance to say
Oh, this is how it starts
Lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun
Brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars
Falling from the sky
Shining how we want
Brighter than the sun
Everything is like a white out
'Cause we shika-shika a shine down
Even when the, when the light's out
But I can see you glow
Got my head up in the rafters
Got me happy-ever-after
Never felt this way before
Ain't felt this way before
I swear you hit me like a vision
I, I, I wasn't expecting
But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go?
Oh, this is how it starts (this is how it starts)
Lightning strikes the heart (lightning strikes the heart)
It goes off like a gun
Brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars
Falling from the sky
(falling from the sky)
Shining how we want
Brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts (this is how it starts)
Lightning strikes the heart (lightning strikes the heart)
It goes off like a gun
Brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars
Falling from the sky
Shining how we want
(shining how we want)
Brighter than the sun
Brighter than the sun
Brighter than the sun
Brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts
Lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun
Brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts
Lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun
Brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts
Lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun
Brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts
Lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun
Brighter than the sun
@Marinalva842
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Me faz parar na esquina
Juro que você me atingiu como uma visão
Que eu, eu, eu, eu não estava esperando
Mas quem sou para mandar no destino?
Não pisque os olhos ou você poderá perder
Veja, eu tenho o direito de amar e abandonar
Você encontra e guarda
Pois não é todo dia que você tem a chance de dizer
Oh é assim que começa
Um raio atinge o coração
Explode como uma arma
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Oh nós poderíamos ser as estrelas
Caindo do céu
Brilhando o quanto quisermos
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Eu nunca vi isso acontecer
Mas encontrei esse amor e fiquei indefesa
É melhor você acreditar, eu vou tratá-lo
Melhor do que qualquer coisa que eu já tive
Pois você é tão lindo, entenda
Está na hora de assumirmos
Cara, a gente combina como amendoim e salário
E Marley e reggae
E todo mundo precisa ter uma chance de dizer
Oh é assim que começa
Um raio atinge o coração
Explode como uma arma
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Oh nós poderíamos ser as estrelas
Caindo do céu
Brilhando o quanto quisermos
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Tudo parece um grande branco
Pois a gente podia continuar brilhando
Mesmo com as luzes apagadas
Eu posso ver o seu brilho
Estou com a cabeça longe
Pensando no "felizes para sempre"
Nunca me senti assim antes
Nunca me senti desse jeito antes
Juro que você me atingiu como uma visão
Que eu, eu, eu, eu não estava esperando
Mas quem sou para mandar no destino?
Oh é assim que começa
Um raio atinge o coração
Explode como uma arma
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Oh nós poderíamos ser as estrelas
Caindo do céu
Brilhando o quanto quisermos
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Oh é assim que começa
Um raio atinge o coração
Explode como uma arma
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Oh nós poderíamos ser as estrelas
Caindo do céu
Brilhando o quanto quisermos
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Oh é assim que começa
Um raio atinge o coração
Explode como uma arma
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Oh é assim que começa
Um raio atinge o coração
Explode como uma arma
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Oh é assim que começa
Um raio atinge o coração
Explode como uma arma
Mais brilhante do que o sol
Oh é assim que começa
Um raio atinge o coração
Explode como uma arma
Mais brilhante do que o sol
@ruckizucki13
Lyrics :
Stop me on the corner
I swear you hit me like a vision
I, I, I wasn't expecting
But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go with it
Don't you blink, you might miss it
See we got a right to just love it or leave it
You find it and keep it
'Cause it ain't every day you get the chance to say
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could beat the stars falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
I never seen it, but I found this love, I'm gonna feed it
You better believe I'm gonna treat it
Better than anything I've ever had
'Cause you're so damn beautiful
Read it, it's signed and delivered, let's seal it
Boy, we go together like peanuts and Paydays
Marley and reggae
And everybody needs to get a chance to say
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could beat the stars falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
Everything is like a white out 'cause we shook-a-shook-a shine down
Even when the, when the light's out but I can see you blow
Got my head up in the rafters, got me happy ever after
Never felt this way before, ain't felt this way before
I swear you hit me like a vision
I, I, I wasn't expecting
But who am I to tell fate
Where it's supposed to go
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could beat the stars falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could beat the stars falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
Brighter than the sun
(Brighter than the sun)
Brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
@nuahes8112
Stop me on the corner
I swear you hit me like a vision
I, I, I wasn't expecting
But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go with it?
Don't you blink you might miss it
See we got a right to just love it or leave it
You find it and keep it
'Cause it ain't every day you get the chance to say
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
I never seen it, but I found this love I'm undefeated
You better believe, I'm gonna treat? better than anything I've ever had
'Cause you're so damn beautiful read it
It's time and deliver it let's seal it
Boy we go together like peanuts and paydays and Marley and reggae
And it ain't every day you get the chance to say
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun
Everything is like a white out, 'cause we shk shk shine down
Even when when the light's out but I can see you glow
Got my head up in the rafters, got me happy ever after
Never felt this way before, ain't felt this way before
I swear you hit me like a vision
I, I, I wasn't expecting
But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go?
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun, yeah
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky
Shining how we want, brighter than the sun, yeah
Brighter than the sun
Brighter than the sun
Brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart
It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun
@lpsblondietv2408
why can't there be more inspirational singers like her? she is so inspiring and makes a lot of people smile! :) who agrees?
@bobbysmith9423
LPSBlondieTV i agree 1000000000000000000000000000000%
@vze3yptd
LPSBlondieTV MEEEEEEEE 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000% Colbie Is Amazing Singer! I Love This Song SO MUCH.
@aymanmahdi2010
Nicki Minaj
@cinnamonbunnies8916
Zoro Senpai™ ゾロの先輩 no, just no
@erikac.9464
Agreed! :) Sara Bareilles is great too
@KungFuGuyJeremy
This was part of my playlist when I was healing my heart from childhood abuse and a lack of self-worth. Today, married to an amazing woman, have awesome kids - stepson and daughter... if you're going through tough times, keep going. Life now made all the crap from the past worth it! ❤️
@concernedcitizen8419
Congratulations brother, AMEN! YOU DESERVE IT 🎉🎉🎉
@KungFuGuyJeremy
@concernedcitizen8419 Thank you - much appreciated!
@og1463
This made me happy man it’s a song helping me through some tuff anxiety ridden times myself