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.
Silver Bells
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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Dressed in holiday style
In the air, there's a feeling of Christmas
Children laughing, people passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you'll hear
Silver bells (silver bells)
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring a ling (ring a ling)
Hear them sing (hear them sing)
Soon it will be Christmas day
Strings of street lights
Even stop lights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush
Home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch
See the kids bunch
This is Santa's big scene
And above all this bustle
You'll hear
Silver bells (silver bells)
Silver bells (silver bells)
It's Christmas time in the country
Ring a ling (ring a ling)
Hear them sing (hear them sing)
Soon it will be Christmas day
Silver bells (silver bells)
Silver bells (silver bells)
It's Christmas time in Hawaii
Ring a ling (ring a ling)
Hear them sing (hear them sing)
Soon it will be Christmas day
Soon it will be Christmas day
In "Silver Bells" by Colbie Caillat, the lyrics paint a picture of a bustling city during the holiday season. The city sidewalks and streets are dressed up with decorative holiday lights and everyone is in a jovial mood. The feeling of Christmas is in the air and you can hear children laughing and people greeting each other with smiles. As shoppers hurriedly make their way home with their purchases, snow is crunching and kids are gathering around Santa's big scene. Throughout all this chaos, the sweet sound of silver bells can be heard ringing out, reminding everyone that soon it will be Christmas Day.
The lyrics of "Silver Bells" capture the essence of what it feels like to be in a big city during the Christmas season. The busy sidewalks, rushing shoppers, and decorative lights all create a magical atmosphere of excitement and anticipation. The silver bells serve as a reminder that Christmas is coming soon, and that brings a sense of joy and warmth to even the most hectic moments.
Line by Line Meaning
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
The streets are full of people on the move during the holidays.
Dressed in holiday style
People are dressed in festive clothing for Christmas.
In the air, there's a feeling of Christmas
There's an unmistakable sense of anticipation and excitement in the atmosphere.
Children laughing, people passing
People are enjoying the season, with kids expressing their joy by laughing and others walking by.
Meeting smile after smile
People are cheerful and pleasant, exchanging smiles with each other.
And on every street corner you'll hear
Every corner of the city is filled with the sound of something special.
Silver bells (silver bells)
The chimes of silver bells are heard throughout the land.
Silver bells (silver bells)
The chimes of silver bells are heard throughout the land.
It's Christmas time in the city
The entire city is in a state of holiday cheer and celebration.
Ring a ling (ring a ling)
The bells are ringing loudly and consistently.
Hear them sing (hear them sing)
The chimes of the bells sound like they're singing out loud.
Soon it will be Christmas day
The anticipation of the holiday is increasing each passing moment, and soon it will be time to celebrate.
Strings of street lights
The lamps that line the streets are long and glowing.
Even stop lights
Even traffic lights are decorated for the holidays.
Blink a bright red and green
The lights are flashing in bright shades of red and green.
As the shoppers rush
The crowds are still bustling around, even at this festive time of year.
Home with their treasures
Shoppers are returning with the fruits of their labor, or in other words, their special holiday purchases.
Hear the snow crunch
The snow is thick and cold, crunching underfoot.
See the kids bunch
There are large groups of children playing or gathered together.
This is Santa's big scene
The bustling holiday season is the most important time of year for Santa.
And above all this bustle
Even in the midst of all the holiday excitement and activity.
You'll hear
One thing rings out above all else.
Silver bells (silver bells)
The chimes of silver bells are heard throughout the land.
Silver bells (silver bells)
The chimes of silver bells are heard throughout the land.
It's Christmas time in the country
The holiday is in full swing throughout the country at large.
Ring a ling (ring a ling)
The bells continue to ring joyously.
Hear them sing (hear them sing)
The musical chimes of the bells are more prominent than ever.
Soon it will be Christmas day
The holiday is growing ever closer, building excitement among people everywhere.
Silver bells (silver bells)
The chimes of silver bells are heard throughout the land.
Silver bells (silver bells)
The chimes of silver bells are heard throughout the land.
It's Christmas time in Hawaii
Even in places far from the city, there's still a festive feeling in the air.
Ring a ling (ring a ling)
The bells still continue to ring out with joy.
Hear them sing (hear them sing)
The singing chimes of the bells are growing louder and clearer as Christmas day nears.
Soon it will be Christmas day
Christmas day approaches, and everyone is eagerly anticipating the joy and celebration that will arrive with it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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