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.
Live It Up
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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Live it up up I
Live it up up I
A thousand people stood in line
To hear a couple words of mine
Afraid I would miss a beat
And everyone is watching me
It's not like it was yesterday
I'm the one stopping me
From all the I want to be
It's ridiculous
The stars are inconspicuous
I told myself this can't be how I think
It's irrational
It seems so supernatural
I'm happy every after all I've seen
I'm unstoppable
I drop kick impossible
I live it up, live it up, up I
I live it up, live it up, up I
I break down the walls
I back hand and smash em all
I live it up, live it up, up I
I live it up, live it up, up I
Live it up, up I
Live it up, up I
Don't know why my stomach drops
Like jumping off a mountain top
I used to be fearless when, I had my safety net
Wake up my heart is beating fast
'Cause I ain't got no strings attached
Free to go anywhere, everywhere
It's just that I don't know where
It's ridiculous
There thoughts are inconspicuous
I told myself this can't be how I think
It's irrational
It seems so supernatural
I'm happy every after all I've seen
I'm unstoppable
I drop kick impossible
I live it up, live it up, up I
Live it up, live it up, up I
I break down the walls
I back up, smashing ball
I live it up, live it up, up I
Live it up, live it up, up I
Live it up, up I
Live it up, up I
No I'm not afraid
No I'm not afraid
Live it up, up I (No I'm not afraid)
No, yeah, yeah
I'm unstoppable
I drop kick impossible
I live it up, live it up, up I
Live it up, live it up, up I
I break down the walls
I back hand and smash em all
I live it up, live it up, up I
I live it up, live it up, up I
Live it up, live it up baby
Live it up, live it up baby
Live it up, live it up baby
Live it up, live it up baby
Live it up, live it up baby
Live it up, live it up baby
Live it up, live it up baby
"Live It Up" by Colbie Caillat is an optimistic song about living life to the fullest and breaking free from fear and self-imposed limitations. The song explores the fear of failure and criticism, which can hold someone back from fulfilling their potential. The first lines of the song, "Live it up up I / Live it up up I / Live it up up I," serve as a repetition of the title and suggest the idea of enjoying life to the fullest.
The song continues to describe a situation where the singer is afraid to perform in front of a crowd, worried about making mistakes and being judged. However, she realizes that she is the one who is holding herself back from achieving her dreams. The lines "It's ridiculous / The stars are inconspicuous / I told myself this can't be how I think" highlight the absurdity of her own thoughts and behavior.
The chorus is a declaration of independence, a determination to break down walls, and face fears. The lines "I'm unstoppable / I drop kick impossible / I live it up, live it up, up I" reflect a strong determination to overcome any obstacle and seize the day. The song ends with a repetition of the title, reinforcing the idea of living life to the fullest and not letting fears hold one back.
Line by Line Meaning
Live it up up I
I'm going to live my life to the fullest
A thousand people stood in line
So many people are interested in what I have to say
To hear a couple words of mine
They want to hear what I have to say, even if it's just a few words
Afraid I would miss a beat
I'm nervous that I might make a mistake
And everyone is watching me
I feel like everyone is judging me
I don't know why I'm still afraid
I don't know why I'm still scared of what others think
It's not like it was yesterday
The past is in the past and I shouldn't worry about it anymore
I'm the one stopping me
I am the only thing standing in my way of achieving my dreams
From all the I want to be
I have so many goals and aspirations that I want to achieve
It's ridiculous
It's silly that I'm so afraid
The stars are inconspicuous
Other people's opinions don't really matter
I told myself this can't be how I think
I'm trying to change my way of thinking
It's irrational
It's not logical to be so scared
It seems so supernatural
It feels like something out of my control is making me scared
I'm happy every after all I've seen
Despite everything I've been through, I'm still happy and want to make the most of my life
I'm unstoppable
I am determined to achieve my goals no matter what
I drop kick impossible
I'm going to overcome even the toughest challenges
I break down the walls
I'm not going to let any obstacles stand in my way
I back hand and smash em all
I'm going to attack my problems head-on and overcome them all
Don't know why my stomach drops
I'm still nervous despite wanting to be fearless
Like jumping off a mountain top
The feeling of fear is like jumping off a really high place
I used to be fearless when, I had my safety net
I used to be fearless when I had something to fall back on
Wake up my heart is beating fast
I'm feeling anxious
'Cause I ain't got no strings attached
I'm free to do what I want without any restrictions
Free to go anywhere, everywhere
I have the freedom to explore new things and go wherever I want
It's just that I don't know where
I'm uncertain about where to go or what to do next
No I'm not afraid
I'm not going to let fear hold me back anymore
Live it up, live it up baby
I'm going to enjoy life and make the most of every moment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, JOHAN CARLSSON, ROSS GOLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Cortez
First time I heard this in Walgreens and I instantly loved it! Feel good song! 😊😄
phoenixmoon3
no matter what this lady is a ray of sunshine! <3
Nicolas Lopez Jr.
The first time I’ve heard this song today! I love this, new, song! WOW! Go Colbie Caillat!
Dusty Dreamer
This is my favorite song OF ALL TIME FOREVER!!!!!!! LIVE IT UP!!!!!!!!!
Brittney Shontae
LOVE LOVE LOVE this song! It's my go to workout song 😀
Phillip Beckman
One of my favorite artists of all time!
Fika Dian
I always enjoy the way Colbie makes her music video! It's so positive, real and related to her songs. She is amazing. I love her and this song is my favorite!
SeaAirRAH
This song is amazing, it makes me feel human because it makes me cry! I wanna feel alive Colbie!
RM2Static
Love it!!!!!
John Ramos
I like the artist and I think the song is great but the chorus is DOPE. Love it.