Caillat and her backup band performed "Realize" as the featured musical performance that closed the May 23, 2008, broadcast of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
The music video debuted near the end of January 2008. The video starts with Caillat in her forest cabin, as she proceeds to write a note. She leaves her house with her note, and begins driving through the forest, as her best friend is shown in his city apartment, also writing a note. He also leaves his apartment with the note, and begins to drive through the city, and into the forest.
Meanwhile, Caillat has reached the city, and arrives at her friend's apartment in her Fiat Spyder 174 and her friend is also shown arriving at Caillat's cabin in his Ford Explorer. The two discover that neither is home, and slip their notes under each other's doors. Instead of leaving, the friend decides to sit and wait at Caillat's door, and Caillat is shown arriving as the two exchange smiles. Scenes also show Colbie singing the song in the forest, and with her guitar in the sunlight during sunset.
The video for "Realize" was filmed in both Toronto, Ontario and Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. Most of Colbie's driving scenes are on Highway 121 and Highway 118, two main arteries of the Haliburton region. It was directed by Philip Andelman.
As explained on her 2008 summer tour with John Mayer, there is a story behind this song. Caillat, Jason Reeves, and his roommate were a close group of three friends. Colbie was unaware that Jason's roommate had a huge crush on her, and when she found out about this later, she decided to base her song on this. Jason co-wrote the song from the perspective of his friend.
Realize
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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That your warmth is
Crashing down on me
Take time to realize
That I am on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you?
No, it's never gonna be that simple
No, I can't spell it out for you
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'd never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other, now
Take time to realize
Oh, oh, I'm on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you?
Take time to realize
This all could pass you by
Didn't I tell you?
But I can't spell it out for you
No, it's never gonna be that simple
No, I can't spell it out for you
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other, but
It's not the same
No, it's never the same
If you don't feel it, too
If you meet me half way
If you would meet me half way
It could be the same for you
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder
Just realize what I just realized
If you just realize what I just realized
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Realize, realize, realize, realize
The song Realize by Colbie Caillat is a plea to a lover to take some time to acknowledge the singer's feelings and to understand that they are meant to be together. The singer asks the person to understand that their love and warmth is crashing down on them, and that they are on the same side. The singer tries to make it simple, but acknowledges that it’s not always easy to spell things out. The chorus repeats the message that if the other person realizes what the singer has realized, they'd be perfect for each other, and never have to wonder if they missed out on each other. The bridge talks about how the feeling should be mutual, and if they can meet halfway, then it could be the same for both of them.
The song is really about the fear of missed opportunities and missed connections. The singer feels like the other person is not seeing what they are seeing or feeling what they are feeling. They want this love to be realized and for the relationship to work. It’s a very common feeling in relationships where one person is more interested than the other. They want their relationship to be different, they want to be understood and loved back as much as they love.
Overall, Realize is a touching love song with a powerful message: it’s important to take time to understand each other in a relationship. Both partners should work towards realizing the potential of the relationship and acknowledging each other’s warmth and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Take time to realize
Recognize the importance of the situation and take your time to understand it.
That your warmth is
Crashing down on me
Your love is overwhelming me and it's amazing.
That I am on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you?
I support you and care for you, and I have already communicated this to you.
But I can't spell it out for you
No, it's never gonna be that simple
No, I can't spell it out for you
Although I want to tell you how I feel, it's not always easy to be straightforward and explain everything to you.
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'd never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other, now
If you understand my feelings and see things from my perspective, we could have an amazing connection and never have to worry about missing out on each other.
This all could pass you by
Didn't I tell you?
There's a chance that you could miss out on something great if you don't listen to me or recognize the situation at hand.
It's not the same
No, it's never the same
If you don't feel it, too
A one-sided relationship isn't satisfying or fulfilling for both parties involved.
If you meet me half way
If you would meet me half way
It could be the same for you
If both of us put in some effort and compromise, we could have a strong, balanced relationship.
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Realize, realize, realize, realize
We don't want to miss out on a chance to be together, so it's important for you to recognize how I feel and what we could have together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Mikal Blue, Colbie Marie Caillat, Jason Bradford Reeves
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Take time to realize
That your warmth is
Crashing down on me
Take time to realize
That I am on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you?
But I can't spell it out for you
No, it's never gonna be that simple
No, I can't spell it out for you
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'd never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other, now
Take time to realize
Oh, oh, I'm on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you?
Take time to realize
This all could pass you by
Didn't I tell you?
But I can't spell it out for you
No, it's never gonna be that simple
No, I can't spell it out for you
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other, but
It's not the same
No, it's never the same
If you don't feel it, too
If you meet me half way
If you would meet me half way
It could be the same for you
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder
Just realize what I just realized
If you just realize what I just realized
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Realize, realize, realize, realize
@jofelkentdaliva6641
February 14, 2024 anyone? 😊
@earljovhancameros2342
Colbie Caillat's songs are perfect to listen when you're alone right next to a window pane, coffee, comfortable in your ugly cartoonish sweater and reminiscing the good times.
@stephanieguerra8216
Facts
@maryksmith1812
& its raining rn...
@fleurvnrcisse
when its raining its more perfect
@shazimmohammed9752
a perfect description her voice is like an angel
@rainbow8591
I'm rn sitting alone on a comfy couch right next to an open window pane reminiscing my memories with my ex
@sorryimtrash7623
2024 and still listening to this kind of masterpiece ❤
@muvvimahar9537
I had to get me some Feb 2024❤
@hiccup1494
You’ve got amazing music taste ❤