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.
Droplets
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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I'm not sure if that's what I should do
It hurts so bad
I'm wanting you but can't go back
Trying to find, find
That old, elusive peace of mind
Stuck here somehow
I'm shrouded beneath my fear and doubt
'Cause I'm walkin' down this road alone
And figured all I'm thinking 'bout is you
Is you my love
My head is in a cloud of rain and the world it seems so far away
And I'm just waiting for
The droplets, droplets
You left a mark
And I wear it proudly on my chest
Above my heart
To remind me that I feel the best
When I'm with you
And everything is effortless
You know it's true
My eyes are painted with regret
And I don't need it
'Cause I'm walkin' down this road alone
And figured all I'm thinking 'bout is you
Is you my love
My head is in a cloud of rain and the world it seems so far away
And I'm just waiting to fall
And sink into your skin
You are like the raindrops, the raindrops
Falling down on me
So you left a mark (you left a mark)
She left a mark (he left)
She left (he left)
And I don't (I don't)
Need it
The song Droplets by Colbie Caillat seems to be about the difficulty of making a choice between leaving or staying in a relationship that isn't working, and the lingering pain and regret that comes after the relationship has ended. The singer reflects on the hurt of the past and the struggle to find peace of mind while walking alone down a road that they used to walk with their partner. The chorus speaks of the longing for the other person, comparing them to the droplets of rain falling down on the singer.
The lyrics reveal a complex mix of emotions, including pain, regret, longing, and confusion. The singer seems to feel both the weight of the past relationship and the pull of the other person, which makes it hard to move on. The mark left above the singer's heart by the other person is a symbol of the deep connection felt between them and the struggle to let go of that bond.
Overall, the song Droplets is a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a relationship and the difficulty of moving on. It captures the complex emotions that come with letting go of a deep connection and trying to find closure.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm leaving you
I have decided to end our relationship and go away from you
I'm not sure if that's what I should do
Although I have made the decision to leave you, I am still not entirely sure if leaving is the right choice
It hurts so bad
The thought of leaving you is causing me emotional pain
I'm wanting you but can't go back
Although I may still have feelings for you, I know that I cannot return to our past relationship
Trying to find, find
That old, elusive peace of mind
I am currently on a journey to find peace and serenity within myself after leaving you
Stuck here somehow
I'm shrouded beneath my fear and doubt
I feel trapped in my own emotions and am enveloped by fear and uncertainty about my decision to leave you
And I don't need it
I do not need the emotional pain and regrets that follow when thinking about you
'Cause I'm walkin' down this road alone
And figured all I'm thinking 'bout is you
Is you my love
My head is in a cloud of rain and the world it seems so far away
And I'm just waiting for
The droplets, droplets
I am walking down this path of life by myself, but all I can think about is you. You are like a rain cloud that has enveloped me, and I am waiting for the droplets (memories and thoughts of you) to fall on me
You left a mark
And I wear it proudly on my chest
Above my heart
To remind me that I feel the best
Although I have left you, I still cherish the memories and the impact you had on me. I wear this mark (a metaphorical mark of our love) to remind me of how cherished and loved I felt while I was with you
When I'm with you
And everything is effortless
You know it's true
My eyes are painted with regret
I reminisce about our past relationship, and I remember how simple and easy everything was when we were together. I know that I can never get those moments back, which causes me regret and sorrow
And I don't need it
I do not need the doubts and regrets that come with thinking about you and our past relationship
And sink into your skin
You are like the raindrops, the raindrops
Falling down on me
I long for the feeling of being close to you and feeling your embrace. You are like the raindrops that fall on me - a reminder of how our love used to be
So you left a mark (you left a mark)
She left a mark (he left)
She left (he left)
And I don't (I don't)
Need it
Although we have both left our marks on each other, I do not need the emotional turmoil and pain that follows when I think about our past relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Colbie Caillat, Jason Reeves
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jennekke
I’ve probably listened to this version 1000 times. Funny how music can take you back to different times in your life.
@gidoun
same here, reminiscing when first heard this
@kims4333
I remember watching this video the first week it was posted here. I come back and watch/listen to this song every few months. It’s hard to believe 16 years later it still feels like hearing it for the first time. One of my all time favorite songs.
@laurenr3364
Me as well!
@jaredaiono2010
this raw version is still the best in my opinion...
@michellebourque1975
I agree. I wish this was the one they recorded acoustically instead of the album version.
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@Cmb214
came here to comment this! love this version the best - it's so stripped down + real. That raw-ness of the acoustic really makes you feel the lyrics in that soul-pouring, heartfelt kind of way :)
@tomboycutie55
Agreed! Even after 16 years!
@isabellevidal4942
I fucking love this song since I am 15. Now I'm 26 and it still give me goosebumps.