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.
Lucky
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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I'm talking to you
Across the water, across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky, oh my
Baby, I'm trying
Boy, I hear you in my dreams
I feel your whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
They don't know how long it takes
(They don't know how long it takes)
Waiting for a love like this
Every time we say goodbye
(Every time we say goodbye)
I wish we had one more kiss
I'll wait for you, I promise you, I will, I'm
lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
And so I'm sailing through the sea
To an island where we'll meet
You'll hear the music fill the air
I'll put a flower in your hair
Though the breezes, through the trees
You move so pretty, you're all I see
As the world keeps spinning 'round
You hold me right here, right now
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
The song "Lucky" by Colbie Caillat is a beautiful depiction of a love that is cherished and nurtured over time. The song begins with the singer expressing her desire to communicate with her lover across the ocean. The lyrics convey a strong sense of longing and desire that can be understood by anyone who has been separated from their loved one for a long period of time. The lyrics suggest a strong emotional connection between the two lovers, which is strengthened by their dreams and whispers.
The chorus of the song is the most memorable part and expresses the love they celebrate together. The lyrics are simple, but they signify the depth of the bonds they share. The singer expresses her gratitude for being lucky enough to be in love with her best friend. She feels fortunate enough to have been where she has been and to have stayed where she has stayed. She also expresses her anticipation of coming home again, a sentiment that anyone who has been away from loved ones for a while can relate to.
In the second half of the song, the singer imagines reuniting with her lover on an island where they will be surrounded by music and beauty. The imagery of the flower in the hair and the gentle breezes that surround them creates a romantic atmosphere. The singer retains the sense of gratitude she expressed earlier and cherishes the moment they are together. The culmination of the song is that they are lucky to be in love with each other in every way and that they will always be coming home someday.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you hear me?
I hope you hear my words
I'm talking to you
I want to speak with you
Across the water, across the deep blue ocean
Despite distance, my message reaches you
Under the open sky, oh my
The world is a beautiful place
Baby, I'm trying
I'm making an effort
Boy, I hear you in my dreams
You're always on my mind
I feel your whisper across the sea
Your voice is comforting even when apart
I keep you with me in my heart
You are always close to my thoughts
You make it easier when life gets hard
You're my support system and make everything better
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
I'm fortunate to have found love with my closest companion
Lucky to have been where I have been
I've had experiences that led me to this moment
Lucky to be coming home again
I'm grateful to return to my comfort zone
They don't know how long it takes (They don't know how long it takes)
Nobody else can understand the time it took for us to get where we are
Waiting for a love like this
I patiently waited for love
Every time we say goodbye (Every time we say goodbye)
Parting is always difficult
I wish we had one more kiss
I always want more time with you
I'll wait for you, I promise you, I will, I'm
I'm committed to our future together
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
My love and friendship are intertwined
Lucky to have been where I have been
Every experience in my life led me to you
Lucky to be coming home again
My heart is happy to be back with you
Lucky we're in love in every way
Our love is fortunate in every aspect
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
We've overcome challenges to stay together
Lucky to be coming home someday
We'll always stay connected
And so I'm sailing through the sea
I'm journeying towards our future
To an island where we'll meet
Our destination is a place of happiness
You'll hear the music fill the air
Celebration awaits us
I'll put a flower in your hair
I'll add to your beauty
Though the breezes, through the trees
The innocence of nature reminds me of you
You move so pretty, you're all I see
Your existence is everything in my eyes
As the world keeps spinning 'round
Time passes but my feelings don't change
You hold me right here, right now
We're together in this moment
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Music adds to our happiness
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Music adds to our happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Goo-Eyed Music
Written by: Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz, Tim James Fagan
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