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.
If You Love Me Let Me Go
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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Wondering are you ever coming back to me again
Counting every drop of rain, drop of rain, falling
Falling down into the holy dark for me
And you bury me
'Cause you cut so deep
But I'm still within your reach
If you really love me, you would let me go
I'm tired of always sleeping with your ghost
Chasing away the things I need the most
If you really love me
You would let me go
If you love me let me go
Every time you come back again, back again
The healing ends
I push all of my rules aside for you
You should see the way authorized,
Authorized fine for me
To get me everything that you never do
Still it takes at me
'Cause you cut so deep
But I'm still within your reach
Oh, oh
If you really love me
You would let me go
I'm tired of always sleeping with your ghost
Chasing away the things I need the most
If you really love me
You would let me go
If you love me let me go
All I need, all I need
Wants to be with you
But you let me bleed, let me bleed
All I need, all I need
Wants to be with you
But you let me bleed, let me bleed
Oh, oh
If you really love me
You would let me go
I'm tired of always sleeping with your ghost
Chasing away the things I need the most
If you really love me
You would let me go
If you love me let me go
If you love me let me go
If you love me let me go
If you love me let me go
The lyrics to Colbie Caillat's song "If You Love Me Let Me Go" speak to the pain and struggle of being in a relationship that is no longer healthy or fulfilling. The opening lines describe the singer's longing for her partner to return, while also acknowledging the loneliness and darkness that have settled in as she waits for him. The image of rain falling "into the holy dark" suggests a sense of despair and hopelessness. The next lines, "And you bury me/Cause you cut so deep/But I'm still within your reach" paint a picture of a love that is simultaneously destructive and irresistible. The singer recognizes that her partner has hurt her deeply, but she can't break free from his hold on her.
The second verse continues to explore this theme of being stuck in a cycle of hurt and healing. The singer describes how she has been willing to bend her own rules for the sake of the relationship, even though her partner doesn't seem to do the same. She longs for him to see her clearly, to understand what she needs, but she knows deep down that she is unlikely to get it. The repeated line "All I need, all I need/Wants to be with you/But you let me bleed, let me bleed" highlights the singer's desperation and the sense that she is trapped.
The chorus is the song's central message: If you really love someone, you have to be willing to let them go. The singer is tired of holding onto a relationship that isn't working, tired of constantly feeling haunted by memories and emotions that she can't escape. The repeated line "If you love me let me go" becomes a plea for freedom and a way out of the pain.
Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of the complexities of love and the difficulty of letting go. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and a desire for connection, but they also acknowledge the reality of hurt and heartbreak. The singer's plea for release is both heartbreaking and empowering, a reminder that sometimes the most loving thing we can do is to let someone go.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting here for my phone to ring, phone to ring
Sitting here, hoping and waiting for you to call me.
Wondering are you ever coming back to me again
Questioning if you are going to return to me.
Counting every drop of rain, drop of rain, falling
Paying attention to each and every raindrop falling outside.
Falling down into the holy dark for me
Feeling like I am falling into a dark place because of you.
And you bury me
You are making me feel like I am buried and trapped because of your actions.
'Cause you cut so deep
Your actions have hurt me deeply.
But I'm still within your reach
Despite your hurtful actions, you still have a hold on me.
If you really love me, you would let me go
If you truly care for me, you would let me move on from this toxic relationship.
I'm tired of always sleeping with your ghost
I am exhausted from constantly dwelling on memories of you and our past relationship.
Chasing away the things I need the most
Your presence in my life is preventing me from having the things I truly need and want.
Every time you come back again, back again
Each time you return, it reopens old wounds and I can't completely heal.
The healing ends
My progress towards healing is hindered when you come back into my life.
I push all of my rules aside for you
I compromise my own values and beliefs to please you and keep you in my life.
You should see the way authorized, authorized fine for me
I am making excuses for your behavior and allowing it to continue, even though it is not healthy.
To get me everything that you never do
I am trying to get everything I want from you, even though you are not capable of providing it.
Still it takes at me
It still hurts me and affects me, despite my attempts to make it work.
All I need, all I need, wants to be with you
Although I know it may not be healthy, I still have a strong desire to be with you.
But you let me bleed, let me bleed
You continue to hurt me and allow me to suffer.
If you love me let me go
If you truly love me, you would allow me to move on and find happiness without you.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, JAMIE SCOTT, JULIAN BUNETTA, JOHN RYAN
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Waiting here for my phone to ring, phone to ring wondering
Are you ever coming back to me again?
Counting every drop of rain, drop of rain falling
Falling down into the hole you dug for me
And it buried me, 'cause you dug so deep
But I'm still within your reach
Oh, oh
If you really loved me, you would let me go, oh
I'm tired of always sleeping with your ghost
Chasing away the things I need the most
If you really loved me, you would let me go
If you love me, let me go
Every time you come back again, back again the healing ends
I push all of my rules aside for you
You should see the way other eyes, other eyes fight for me
They give me everything that you never do
Still it tears at me, 'cause you cut so deep
And I'm still within your reach
Oh, oh
If you really loved me, you would let me go, oh
I'm tired of always sleeping with your ghost
Chasing away the things I need the most
If you really loved me, you would let me go
If you love me, let me go
All of me, all of me
Wants to be with you, but you
Let me bleed, let me bleed
All of me, all of me
Wants to be with you, but you
Let me bleed, let me bleed
Oh, oh
If you really loved me, you would let me go, oh
I'm tired of always sleeping with your ghost
Chasing away the things I need the most
If you really loved me, you would let me go
If you love me, let me go
If you love me, let me go
A.E
This is REAL music. Good without even trying. I think we need more artist like Colbie
David Mueller
That's it
Shawn Eldridge
I agree here, we definitely do need real music like this more in this world today.
This is coming from a guy who loves hard Rock. colbie caillat is truly a great singer and her songs are good as well.
Big Ploppa
she ever make another song after this one? never heard of her again
David Mueller
@Big Ploppa at her concert currently. She has many driven songs.
Big Ploppa
@David Mueller hope you had a good time
phoenixmoon3
This is how i visualize all her songs even the sad ones. just ย outside and beautiful .. her voice makes me feel like summer <3
Kayla
Same here! I enjoy all her albums :)
Faiza Fawad Kazmi
Amen. .
Faiza Fawad Kazmi
Amen. .