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.
It Stops Today
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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I don't want to shake while I'm standing
I don't want to crawl into another hole
I don't know what I'm hiding for
No, I, I, I, I, I don't want to fall when I stand
I don't want to have to hold your hand
I just want to be the girl I use to be when I was me and worry free
I know these burnings on my own
But I can't keep on running
No I just can't keep on running away, from here
I know that the only way to be is to fight my every fear
I'm not going to make it 'til I turn around and face it alone, I know
I can't just keep running, no I just can't keep on running away
So it stops today
So here I am, I'm taking my first step
Thought I was losing balance but I caught myself
I kind of like the challenge, no I don't need help
I'm going to make it past the very start
It's always been my hardest part
But I, I, I, I, I'm going to stay in control
I must admit this crutch is getting old
I am going to throw it out of my hand
I'm finally here, I understand
I know I'll get there on my own
But I can't keep on running
No I just can't keep on running away, from here
I know that the only way to be is to fight my every fear
I'm not going to make it 'til I turn around and face it alone, I know
I can't just keep running, no I just can't keep on running away
So it stops today
You can hide from all the pain
But it will find you anyway
Yes, I know, now I know
But I can't keep on running
No I just can't keep on running away, from here
I know that the only way to be is to fight my every fear
I'm not going to make it 'til I turn around and face it alone, I know
I can't just keep running, no I just can't keep on running away
So it stops today
"It Stops Today" by Colbie Caillat is a song about facing one's fears and taking control of one's life. The lyrics are an expression of the desire to stop hiding, running away and pretending that everything is fine when deep down inside, all that amounts to is turmoil.
The song opens with the statement that the singer doesn't want to break, shake, or crawl into a hole while speaking out. They want to be strong and confident but feel like they are hiding something. The chorus acknowledges that running away is no longer an option as the singer needs to face her fears to overcome them. And that's where the turning point comes in. In the second verse, the singer says they want to be in control and that the "crutch" of running away is getting old. They know it's time to throw it away and stand on their feet, take the bull by the horn and face their challenges head-on.
The bridge is an acknowledgment that you can't hide from pain. It catches up with you eventually - the running must stop. The final chorus summarizes that sentiment, with a final declaration that it stops today. The song as a whole is about self-empowerment and breaking through the barriers that make you feel anxious, afraid, and unsure.
Line by Line Meaning
No, no, I, I, I, I, I don't want to break when I speak
I don't want to lose control or falter when I express myself.
I don't want to shake while I'm standing
I don't want to show weakness or insecurity in front of others.
I don't want to crawl into another hole
I don't want to retreat or isolate myself from the world.
I don't know what I'm hiding for
I don't understand why I am holding back or being afraid.
No, I, I, I, I, I don't want to fall when I stand
I don't want to lose my balance or confidence when facing challenges.
I don't want to have to hold your hand
I don't want to rely on someone else for support or guidance.
I just want to be the girl I use to be when I was me and worry free
I want to be true to myself and not let fear or anxiety define me.
I know these burnings on my own
I know that the struggles and pain I am going through are my own to face.
But I can't keep on running
I can't keep avoiding or ignoring my problems.
No I just can't keep on running away, from here
I can't keep fleeing from the present moment or reality.
I know that the only way to be is to fight my every fear
I know that I must confront and overcome every fear I have.
I'm not going to make it 'til I turn around and face it alone, I know
I can't rely on anyone else to solve my problems, I must face them alone.
So it stops today
Today is the day that I am making a conscious decision to stop running away.
So here I am, I'm taking my first step
I am ready to make a change and take the first step towards progress.
Thought I was losing balance but I caught myself
At first, I thought I couldn't do it, but I found the strength to keep going.
I kind of like the challenge, no I don't need help
I am embracing the challenge of overcoming my fears and doing it on my own.
I'm going to make it past the very start
I am going to overcome the initial obstacle and push forward.
It's always been my hardest part
Starting has always been the most difficult step for me.
But I, I, I, I, I'm going to stay in control
I am going to stay in control of my emotions and not let them overwhelm me.
I must admit this crutch is getting old
I realize that relying on something or someone as a crutch is no longer helpful.
I am going to throw it out of my hand
I am going to let go of the crutch and stand on my own two feet.
I'm finally here, I understand
I have arrived at the realization that I need to face my fears head-on.
You can hide from all the pain
It may seem easier to avoid or ignore the pain and problems we face.
But it will find you anyway
However, the pain and problems will eventually catch up to us.
Yes, I know, now I know
I have come to the realization that I can't keep running away.
So it stops today
Today is the day that I am making a conscious decision to stop running away.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, JASON REEVES
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