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.
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Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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You keep on looking back and watching me
The way you come closer
Closer to the one that's good for you
Because you're still going back to that life
And I refuse to stand on the side
By sparing her from heartache
Don't you know you end up hurting me
I see your head spin right around
She makes you fall and hit the ground
When you ever going to let her go
See the way that she breaks you so
All I'm asking is for you please
To take control and be set free
Make some space so we can grow
Say you left
Before I let you go
Oh whoa oh whoa
So you say this will get better
Better for you, her or me?
Well I don't know what to tell ya
It's not my fault that I don't believe
'Cause you're still so stuck in that life
And I refuse to stay on this ride
'Cause I'm going round in circles
Aren't you tired of never having peace
I see your head spin right around
As she makes you fall and meet the ground
When you ever going to let her go
See the way that she breaks you so
All I'm asking is for you please
Take control and be set free
Make some space so we can grow
Say you left
Before I let you go
I have been waiting
For you to change this
But it has taken too long
So I can't keep waiting
I've got to change this
It's time for me to be so strong
I see your head spin right around
She make you fall and hit the ground
When you ever going to let her go
I see the way that she breaks you so
All I'm asking is for you please
To take controls and be set free
Make some space so we can grow
Say you left
Before I let you go
I see your head spin right around
She make you fall and hit the ground
When you ever going to let her go
I see the way that she breaks you so
All I'm asking is for you please
To take controls and be set free
Make some space so we can grow
Say you left
Before I let you go
(Baby, baby I)
Before I before I
Before I before I
Let you go (No, no)
I don't wanna let you go
The lyrics to Colbie Caillat's "Before I Let You Go" tell a story of a woman who is tired of watching the man she loves continue to be hurt by another woman. The song's narrator sees him looking back at her, but he remains stuck in a toxic relationship that he can't seem to let go of. She refuses to be a bystander and watch him continue to be hurt while also hurting her. The song's title refers to the ultimatum she gives him - "Say you left before I let you go" - indicating that she has the power to let him go but would rather he make the decision to leave on his own.
The lyrics do not shy away from depicting the frustration and pain of being repeatedly hurt by the same person, even if it's unintentional. The phrase "I see your head spin right around, as she makes you fall and meet the ground" is a powerful metaphor for the cyclical nature of the man's relationship. The song's narrator recognizes that he's in a never-ending cycle of hurt and wants him to break free from it, but also understands that it's ultimately his decision to leave. The song's chorus is a plea for the man to end things with the other woman and make room for a healthier relationship to grow.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy, I see you looking over
I notice you staring at me
You keep on looking back and watching me
You can't take your eyes off me
The way you come closer
You move in my direction
Closer to the one that's good for you
You're getting nearer to a better match for you
Because you're still going back to that life
You keep going back to your problematic past
And I refuse to stand on the side
I won't just watch from the sidelines
By sparing her from heartache
I'm trying to prevent her from getting hurt
Don't you know you end up hurting me
You're causing me pain too
So you say this will get better
Do you really think this will improve?
Better for you, her or me?
Who will benefit from this supposed improvement?
Well I don't know what to tell ya
I'm not sure what to say about that
It's not my fault that I don't believe
I can't force myself to believe in something I don't see as true
Cause you're still so stuck in that life
You're still mired in your troublesome past
And I refuse to stay on this ride
I won't continue going through this with you
Cause I'm going round in circles
I feel like we're going nowhere
Aren't you tired of never having peace
Don't you want some stability in your life?
I have been waiting
I've been waiting for a change
For you to change this
For you to make a positive change
But it has taken too long
But it's been too long and nothing has changed
So I can't keep waiting
I can't wait any longer
I've got to change this
I need to take action and change this
It's time for me to be so strong
I need to be strong and make tough decisions
Before I before I
I need to do it before
Let you go (No, no)
I don't want to let you go
I don't wanna let you go
I don't want to lose you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, RICK NOWLES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emmaajirawadee
Will you count me in?
I've been awake for a while now
You've got me feelin' like a child now
'Cause every time I see your bubbly face
I get the tingles in a silly place
It starts in my toes, and I crinkle my nose
Where ever it goes I always know
That you make me smile, please, stay for a while now
Just take your time wherever you go
The rain is fallin' on my window pane
But we are hidin' in a safer place
Under covers stayin' dry and warm
You give me feelings that I adore
It starts in my toes, make me crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes I always know
That you make me smile, please, stay for a while now
Just take your time wherever you go
But what am I gonna say?
When you make me feel this way
I just, mmm
And it starts in my toes, makes me crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes I always know
That you make me smile, please, stay for a while now
Just take your time wherever you go
I've been asleep for a while now
You tucked me in just like a child now
'Cause every time you hold me in your arms
I'm comfortable enough to feel your warmth
It starts in my soul, and I lose all control
When you kiss my nose, the feelin' shows
'Cause you make me smile, baby, just take your time now
Holdin' me tight
Wherever, wherever, wherever you go
Wherever, wherever, wherever you go
Wherever you go I always know
'Cause you make me smile, even just for a while
@ciscoanimado
Alguém ouvindo em 2023?!😂😂❤🥰😍👏🏼👏🏼💫✨
@joemaffei3760
One love forever 💪🙏❤️
@rayssaalves6953
Afetou minha memória afetiva
@tonisantosbzs3866
Com certeza, no último dia de 2023, eu aqui. Amo tanto essa música, me faz viajar no tempo 😍
@warden9363
2024!!
@patrickoliveira9761
2024 😎👍
@keenanshue3478
I miss this kind of music :(
@pjbottoms839
Same
@lvsrria
Boi just turn on 101.1 radio
@lolbeka5737
Same :(