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.
Don't Wanna Love You
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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There's burning in your eyes
Craving I can't hide
That's raging through the heart of me
Just like a wild fire
I wanna touch the spark
But I'm safer in the dark
If we let it go too far
I don't wanna miss you
I don't wanna wish you
Always fall around every time I'm without you
I don't wanna see you inside every dream
You're never gonna make come true
I don't wanna love you
I don't wanna love you
But I do
Is the pleasure worth the pain?
The sunlight worth the rain?
The silence worth the sound of our hearts
Screaming while they break
Is surrender worth the fight
When the battle leaves you blind?
And if you never see me
Will I still be on your mind?
I don't wanna miss you
I don't wanna wish you
Always fall around every time I'm without you
I don't wanna see you inside every dream
You're never gonna make come true
I don't wanna love you
I don't wanna love you
But I do
But I do
No, I don't wanna miss you
I don't wanna wish you
Always fall around every time I'm without you
I don't wanna see you inside every dream
You're never gonna make come true
I don't wanna love you
I don't wanna love you
I don't wanna love you
But I do
But I do
In Colbie Caillat's song Don't Wanna Love You, the lyrics convey the struggle of an intense emotion that the singer, despite feeling, desperately wants to avoid. The song starts with a mellow hum and the repetition of "uhmm" before the singer delves into the emotions she feels towards the subject of the song. The opening lines, "There's burning in your eyes, Craving I can't hide," reinforce the idea of a strong, almost primal attraction that the subject seems to hold over the singer. The singer compares this desire to a "wildfire," and although she wants to touch the spark, she is afraid of the consequences if things go too far.
The second verse begins with a series of questions that explore the possibility of taking things further. The singer wonders if pleasure is worth the pain and if surrender is worth the fight, acknowledging the risks that come with giving in to such intense feelings. Despite this, the singer admits that the person she is singing to continually occupies her thoughts and dreams, creating a sense of longing that she cannot ignore.
The chorus serves to further reinforce the singer's internal conflict. She sings that she does not want to love the subject of the song but ultimately admits her feelings, saying "I don't want to love you, but I do." The song ends as it begins with the hum of "uhmm," leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved tension.
Line by Line Meaning
There's burning in your eyes
Your intense desire for me is visible in your eyes.
Craving I can't hide
I have an undeniable desire for you that I can't suppress.
That's raging through the heart of me
My desire for you is consuming me entirely.
Just like a wild fire
This desire is spreading out of control, like a wildfire.
I wanna touch the spark
I'm tempted to act on this desire and take things further.
But I'm safer in the dark
I'm afraid of the consequences of acting on this desire and prefer to keep it hidden.
I'm scared to see what happens
The possibility of things going wrong stops me from exploring this desire.
If we let it go too far
Acting on this desire could have serious implications.
Is the pleasure worth the pain?
Is the momentary satisfaction worth the lasting pain that could come from it?
The sunlight worth the rain?
Is the happiness worth the sadness it could be followed by?
The silence worth the sound of our hearts
Is the peace worth the turmoil and heartache that could follow?
Screaming while they break
Our hearts might be shattered in the process.
Is surrender worth the fight
Is giving up worth the effort we've put in?
When the battle leaves you blind?
When we're so invested in this, would we be able to see the consequences clearly?
And if you never see me
If we cannot be together, will my memory still haunt you?
Will I still be on your mind?
Will you still think about me even if we can't be together?
I don't wanna miss you
I don't want to be burdened by thinking about you all the time.
I don't wanna wish you
I don't want to long for you and create a false hope.
Always fall around every time I'm without you
I don't want to feel incomplete when you're not with me.
I don't wanna see you inside every dream
I don't want to fantasize about something that can never be.
You're never gonna make come true
I know our desire might never be fulfilled.
I don't wanna love you
I don't want to fall in love with you and open myself up to the possibility of heartbreak.
But I do
In spite of it all, I can't help but love you.
No, I don't wanna miss you
I'm reiterating my reluctance to constantly think about you.
I don't wanna love you
I'm still apprehensive about falling in love with you.
But I do
But in the end, I can't deny that I feel love for you.
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, TOBY GAD, JASON REEVES
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