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.
Stay with Me
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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I will be vanilla ice cream
And I'll sing you lullabies
I will love you in the moonlight and I'll love you in the day
Always
I love the time we spend
Like a watch from an old friend
I will help you keep your smile
I will come when you need it
And I'll help you when I can
When I can
Stay with me
Promise me you're never gonna leave
Stay with me yeah
Lets try to be the best that we can be
Take our time
We always joke together
Laugh till we're rolling on the floor
I like the way you dance around when you're running for the door
I will come to visit you
Even when we're old and grey
Always
I love the way you make me feel
When you're asleep I'll take the wheel
Make sure to call when you get home
When you're driving on the road
I will come to you in need and I'll help you when I can
Oh when I can
So
Stay with me
Promise me you're never gonna leave
Stay with me
Lets try to be the best the we can be
Take our time
I'll come to you in need and I'll help you when I can
I will help you yeah
I will come to you in need and ill help you when I can
I will help you when I can
Oh oh yeah
So stay with me
Promise you you're never gonna leave
Stay with me yeah
Lets try to be the best that we can be
And take our time
Oooh
The lyrics of "Stay With Me" by Colbie Caillat talk about a deep and meaningful connection between two people who fit together perfectly. The imagery of apple pie and vanilla ice cream creates a warm and comforting feeling, signifying the familiarity they have with each other. The singer promises to be there for the person she loves in all circumstances, day and night, and to cherish the time they spend together like an old friend's watch. The lyrics also hint at a sense of protectiveness and responsibility, as she promises to help the person whenever they are in need, even when they are old and grey.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of staying together and building a strong relationship. The singer asks for a promise that the person will never leave and that they will try to be the best they can be together. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is not about rushing or hurrying, but taking their time to enjoy each other's company and to grow as a couple. The song's message is clear, that love is about companionship, support, and commitment, and that a true bond can withstand the tests of time.
Line by Line Meaning
We simply fit together like a piece of apple pie
Our relationship is as harmonious as the perfect pairing of apple pie and vanilla ice cream.
I will be vanilla ice cream
I will always be there for you, complementing you and making everything better just like vanilla ice cream does for apple pie.
And I'll sing you lullabies
I'll always be there to comfort you and help you fall asleep when you need it.
I will love you in the moonlight and I'll love you in the day
I'll love you no matter the time or circumstance.
Always
Our love will endure the test of time and hardships.
I love the time we spend
The moments we share together are precious and cherished.
Like a watch from an old friend
Our bond is as reliable and enduring as an old friend's watch.
I will help you keep your smile
I'll always be there to support you through tough times and keep a smile on your face.
Promise me you'll stay awhile
Stay with me for a while longer, and let us continue to make memories together.
I will come when you need it
I'll always be there for you when you need me.
And I'll help you when I can
I'll do everything in my power to help you out whenever possible.
When I can
I'll help you whenever it's feasible for me to do so.
Stay with me
Stay with me and our love will continue to grow stronger.
Promise me you're never gonna leave
Promise me that you'll always be there for me, and that our love is forever.
Lets try to be the best that we can be
Let's work together and help each other grow and improve as individuals.
Take our time
Let's enjoy our journey together and not rush through life.
We always joke together
Our relationship is playful and filled with laughter.
Laugh till we're rolling on the floor
We'll continue to share moments of uncontrollable laughter together.
I like the way you dance around when you're running for the door
I adore the little quirks and idiosyncrasies that make you unique and special to me.
I will come to visit you
Even when we're apart or grown old, I'll still make the effort to see you and be with you.
Even when we're old and grey
Our love will continue to thrive, even through the hardships of aging.
I love the way you make me feel
You have a positive impact on my life and make me feel loved and happy.
When you're asleep I'll take the wheel
I'll always be there to take care of you and support you, even when you're not conscious of it.
Make sure to call when you get home
Small gestures like this show how much I care for you and want you to be safe.
When you're driving on the road
I worry about your safety and well-being, and I'll always remind you to be careful.
I will help you yeah
I'll support you in any way that I can.
Oh oh yeah
Our love is full of excitement and joy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, STACY BLUE
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