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.
Little Things
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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Are taking me over; I wanna show you
Everything inside of me
Like a nervous heart that is crazy beating
My feet are stuck here against the pavement
I wanna break free; I wanna make it
Closer to your eyes, get your attention
Before you pass me by
Back up, back up; take another chance
Don't you mess up, mess up; I don't wanna lose you
Wake up, wake up; this ain't just a thing that you
Give up, give up; don't you say that I'd be better off
Better off sitting by myself and wondering
If I'm better off, better off without you, boy
And every time you notice me
By holding me closely and saying sweet things
I don't believe that it could be
You speaking your mind and saying the real thing
My feet have broke free and I'm leaving
I'm not gonna stand here feeling lonely, but
I don't regret it and I don't think it
Was just a waste of time
Back up, back up; take another chance
Don't you mess up, mess up; I don't wanna lose you
Wake up, wake up; this ain't just a thing that you
Give up, give up; don't you say that I'd be better off
Better off sitting by myself and wondering
If I'm better off, better off without you, boy
Don't just leave me hanging on
Don't just leave me hanging on
The little things you do to me
Are taking me over; I wanna show you
Everything inside of me
Like a nervous heart that is crazy beating
My feet are stuck here against the pavement
I wanna break free; I wanna make it
Closer to your eyes, get your attention
Before you pass me by
Don't just leave me hanging on
Back up, back up; take another chance
Don't you mess up, mess up; I don't wanna lose you
Wake up, wake up; this ain't just a thing that you
Give up, give up; don't you say that I'd be better off
Better off sitting by myself and wondering
If I'm better off, better off without you, boy
Don't just leave me hanging on
Don't just leave me hanging on
In Colbie Caillat's song The Little Things, she describes the feeling of being in love with someone and wanting to express those feelings, even if it means taking a risk. The little things that the person does to her have taken her over, and she wants to show them everything inside of her, even though her nervous heart is beating crazily. She feels stuck on the pavement and wants to break free to get closer to the person's attention before they pass her by.
She encourages the person to take another chance and not mess up, because she doesn't want to lose them. She believes that their connection is not just a fleeting thing and doesn't want them to give up. She doesn't want the person to say that she'd be better off without them, and considers it a waste of time to sit and wonder if she truly is. She wants the person to speak their mind and show her the real thing.
In the end, she doesn't want the person to leave her hanging, but to take a chance on her and see what could happen between them. Overall, the song is about taking risks in love and being vulnerable, even if it means potentially getting hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
The little things you do to me
Minor actions have a significant impact on me
Are taking me over; I wanna show you
I am getting overwhelmed and want to express my feelings to you
Everything inside of me
I want to reveal my innermost thoughts and emotions
Like a nervous heart that is crazy beating
My heart is beating rapidly because of the anxiety
My feet are stuck here against the pavement
I feel trapped and unable to move forward
I wanna break free; I wanna make it
I want to overcome this feeling of being stuck and achieve my goals
Closer to your eyes, get your attention
I want to grab your attention and be closer to you
Before you pass me by
I don't want to miss the chance to be with you
Back up, back up; take another chance
Retry and take another opportunity to connect with me
Don't you mess up, mess up; I don't wanna lose you
I fear losing you, so please don't make mistakes
Wake up, wake up; this ain't just a thing that you
This isn't just a casual fling, so pay attention
Give up, give up; don't you say that I'd be better off
Don't give up on us and suggest that I'm better off alone
Better off sitting by myself and wondering
It's better to be alone than to constantly wonder about our relationship
If I'm better off, better off without you, boy
I can't decide if I'd be happier without you in my life
And every time you notice me
Whenever you pay attention to me
By holding me closely and saying sweet things
By holding me and expressing your affection for me
I don't believe that it could be
I cannot believe that this is happening to me
You speaking your mind and saying the real thing
You expressing your genuine feelings and thoughts
My feet have broke free and I'm leaving
I feel liberated and am finally moving on
I'm not gonna stand here feeling lonely, but
I won't stay in this lonely state anymore
I don't regret it and I don't think it
I don't regret my decision and am confident about it
Was just a waste of time
It wasn't a waste of time to express my feelings
Don't just leave me hanging on
Don't leave me in a state of uncertainty
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: LOUIS ANDRE FISCHER, DAVID JAMES WOLINSKI, INDIA ARIE SIMPSON, ANTHONY LAMAR ROBERSON, SHARON SANDERS
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The little things you do to me
Are taking me over; I wanna show you
Everything inside of me
Like a nervous heart that is crazy beating
My feet are stuck here against the pavement
I wanna break free; I wanna make it
Closer to your eyes, get your attention
Before you pass me by
Back up, back up; take another chance
Don't you mess up, mess up; I don't wanna lose you
Wake up, wake up; this ain't just a thing that you
Give up, give up; don't you say that I'd be better off
Better off sitting by myself and wondering
If I'm better off, better off without you, boy
And every time you notice me
By holding me closely and saying sweet things
I don't believe that it could be
You speaking your mind and saying the real thing
My feet have broke free and I'm leaving
I'm not gonna stand here feeling lonely, but
I don't regret it and I don't think it
Was just a waste of time
Back up, back up; take another chance
Don't you mess up, mess up; I don't wanna lose you
Wake up, wake up; this ain't just a thing that you
Give up, give up; don't you say that I'd be better off
Better off sitting by myself and wondering
If I'm better off, better off without you, boy
Don't just leave me hanging on
Don't just leave me hanging on
The little things you do to me
Are taking me over; I wanna show you
Everything inside of me
Like a nervous heart that is crazy beating
My feet are stuck here against the pavement
I wanna break free; I wanna make it
Closer to your eyes, get your attention
Before you pass me by
Don't just leave me hanging on
Back up, back up; take another chance
Don't you mess up, mess up; I don't wanna lose you
Wake up, wake up; this ain't just a thing that you
Give up, give up; don't you say that I'd be better off
Better off sitting by myself and wondering
If I'm better off, better off without you, boy
Don't just leave me hanging on
Don't just leave me hanging on
Written by Louis Andre Fischer, David James Wolinski, India Arie Simpson, Anthony Lamar Roberson, Sharon Sanders β’ Copyright Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
@paradisemedia4222
This used to be my favorite childhood song. Am now 27 and had almost forgotten about it. Thank goodness i found it in the feed. What memories this song awakens!!!
@JesusForgivesAllSins
I can relate with you so much π
@Itsparsleythyme
Same
@brilliantreadtv393
It still is my favourite after 15 years. It was in 2007 or 8 when I first heard it on radio here in India
@hollypietrzak5214
i think Colbie Caillat got alot more fame in the late 2000s i noticed?
@rosetyler861
Iβm 27 too and this song was my favourite when I was 15 π’β€
@martina5537
I've been getting back into her music lately. Man, she had some great stuff and I've always loved her casual, laid-back, surfer-girl vibe.
@RelevantDad
Not to sound too much like a hipster, but I've never really gotten much into her more popular songs. Bubbly, Try, etc. just seem so different to me, and not as comforting/beautiful.
@playfulkids4297
Oh really itβs up to me and I love you mama donβt love me
@krystolrassul3316
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