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.
On Fine Wire
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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But it's not taking me
And it seems so long ago
That I used to believe
And I'm so lost inside of my head
And crazy
But I cant get out of it
I'm just stumbling
And I'm juggling all the thoughts in my head
I'm juggling and my fears on fire
But I'm listening as it evolved in my head
I'm balancing on one fine wire
And I remember the time my balance was fine
And I was just walking on one fine wire
I remember the time my balance was fine
And I was just walking on one fine wire
But It's frayed at both the ends
And I'm slow unraveling
Life plays such silly games inside of me
And I've had some distant cries, following
And their entwined between the night and sun beams
I wish I were free from this pain in me
And I'm juggling all the thoughts in my head
I'm juggling and my fears on fire
But I'm listening as it evolved in my head
I'm balancing on one fine wire
And I remember the time my balance was fine
And I was just walking on one fine wire
I remember the time my balance was fine
And I was just walking on one fine wire
But it's frayed at both the ends
And I'm slow unraveling
And I'm juggling all the thoughts in my head
I'm juggling and my fears on fire
But I'm listening as it evolved in my head
I'm balancing on one fine wire
In "One Fine Wire," Colbie Caillat is describing the inner turmoil and chaos that she is currently experiencing in her life. She tries to keep everything together and maintain the delicate balance, but she feels like she is constantly stumbling and unable to regain her footing. She talks about how her thoughts and fears are constantly juggling in her head and how she is barely hanging on by a single, fine wire. The wire represents her fragile state of mind and how easily she could fall apart if she loses her grip.
Caillat also reflects on a time when her balance was fine, and she was able to walk confidently on the wire. However, that time is long gone now, and the wire has frayed at both ends. She is slowly unraveling, and life is playing silly games on her. She wishes she could be free from the pain and uncertainty that she is feeling.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on mental health and the struggles that people face when trying to maintain their balance in the midst of chaos. The image of a single, fine wire represents the delicate nature of life and how easily it can be disrupted.
Line by Line Meaning
I try so many times
I have attempted numerous times
But it's not taking me
However, I have not succeeded in my attempts
And it seems so long ago
It feels like it happened a long time in the past
That I used to believe
I had faith in something before
And I'm so lost inside of my head
I am struggling with my own thoughts and emotions
And crazy
It is causing me to feel overwhelmed and unstable
But I cant get out of it
I am not able to escape this state of mind
I'm just stumbling
I am struggling to make progress
And I'm juggling all the thoughts in my head
I am trying to sort through the many thoughts in my mind
I'm juggling and my fears on fire
I am also trying to manage my intense fears
But I'm listening as it evolved in my head
Despite this, I am paying close attention to the changes in my thoughts and emotions
I'm balancing on one fine wire
I am trying to find balance in my life despite the difficulties
And I remember the time my balance was fine
I recall a time when I felt secure and stable
And I was just walking on one fine wire
I was able to handle life's challenges with grace
But It's frayed at both the ends
Now, however, the situation is coming apart at the seams
And I'm slow unraveling
I feel like I am slowly falling apart
Life plays such silly games inside of me
I feel like life is playing tricks on me
And I've had some distant cries, following
I have had some emotional outbursts that have been difficult to move past
And their entwined between the night and sun beams
These emotional struggles are constant, existing between dark and light moments
I wish I were free from this pain in me
I wish I could find a way to let go of this emotional pain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MIKAL BLUE, COLBIE MARIE CAILLAT, JASON BRADFORD REEVES
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