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.
Tell Him
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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Make me unselfish without bein' blind
Though I may suffer, I'll envy it not
And endure what comes, 'cause he's all that I got and tell him
Tell him I need him
Tell him I love him
And it'll be alright
And tell him
It'll be alright
It'll be alright
Now I may have faith, to make mountains fall
But if I lack love, then I am nothin' at all
If I can give away, everything I possess
But I'm without love then I have no happiness
I know I'm imperfect and not without sin
But now that I'm older all childish things end and tell him
Tell him I need him
Tell him I love him and
It'll be alright
Tell him
It'll be alright
It'll be alright
I'll never be jealous
And I won't be too proud
'Cause love is not boastful
Ooh and love is not loud
Tell him I need him
Tell him I love him
Everything is gonna, gonna be alright
Ooh,
Ooh,
Now I may have wisdom and knowledge on earth
But if I speak wrong, ooh, then what is it worth?
See what we now know is nothing compared
To the love that was shown when our lives were spared and tell him
Tell him I need him
Tell him I love him and
It'll be alright
Tell him
It'll be alright
It'll be alright and
Tell him
It'll be alright
It'll be alright
Ooh
In Colbie Caillat's song Tell Him, the lyrics express the importance of love and selflessness in a relationship. The singer asks for patience, kindness, and a lack of selfishness, as well as the willingness to endure whatever comes their way. The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics "tell him I need him, tell him I love him," emphasizing the importance of clear communication in expressing one's love and affection for their partner through both good times and bad.
The song acknowledges the imperfections of individuals and the need to acknowledge them in a relationship. The lyrics suggest a sense of humility and self-awareness, admitting that the singer is imperfect and not without sin. However, the love they share is enough to overcome these faults and create a strong bond between them.
Overall, Tell Him is a beautiful and emotional song that highlights the importance of love and communication in a relationship. Its lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty, reminding us of the power of love when it is shared openly and honestly between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me be patient, let me be kind
I will show patience and kindness towards him.
Make me unselfish without bein' blind
Let me be giving without losing myself in the relationship.
Though I may suffer, I'll envy it not
I will endure the difficulties of the relationship without jealousy or envy.
And endure what comes, 'cause he's all that I got and tell him
I will stick with him no matter what happens and express my feelings towards him.
Tell him I need him
Let him know that I cannot live without him.
Tell him I love him
Express my love for him.
And it'll be alright
Assure him that everything will be okay.
Now I may have faith, to make mountains fall
I may have great faith but without love, it is meaningless.
But if I lack love, then I am nothin' at all
Love is the most important thing and without it, everything else means nothing.
If I can give away, everything I possess
Even if I have nothing else to give, I will give him my love.
But I'm without love then I have no happiness
Love is the source of my joy and happiness.
I know I'm imperfect and not without sin
I am aware of my flaws and mistakes.
But now that I'm older all childish things end and tell him
I have grown up and I am ready for a mature relationship.
I'll never be jealous
I will not let jealousy poison my relationship with him.
And I won't be too proud
I will not let my pride get in the way of our relationship.
'Cause love is not boastful
True love does not require bragging or boasting.
Ooh and love is not loud
Love does not demand attention or make a scene.
Everything is gonna, gonna be alright
Believing that our relationship will be okay in the end.
Now I may have wisdom and knowledge on earth
I may have intelligence and knowledge, but it means nothing without love.
But if I speak wrong, ooh, then what is it worth?
If I speak without love, then what good is my intelligence?
See what we now know is nothing compared
Our human knowledge and understanding is insignificant compared to love.
To the love that was shown when our lives were spared and tell him
The most important thing is the love we have for each other and I will tell him that.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lauryn N Hill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@patriciacobos
The Bible verse 1 Corinthians 13 brought me here, while I was reading I remembered this song. I knew this song was talking about God and it is very special to me. Thank you, thank you 🕊
@ScotlynRhys
This is one artist who is pure, clean in her music and enjoyable for everyone. This is the type of music you'd wanna listen to on a hot summer day with that special someone, or solo...either way it's awesome!
@ThatwasTERRIBLE
This is actually a cover of the classic Lauryn Hill song off of one of the greatest albums of all time The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. This is good but the original is filled with so much heart. Colbie is actually a huge Lauryn Hill fan. She used to listen to her as a kid all the time. That's most likely why she covered the song.
@Rachellex33
her voice is so soothing all her song's relate to us !
@meggo179
I actually want this song played at my wedding one day. I know it's about the Lord, but this verse in Corinthians is all about how one should love and show the type of love that the Lord showed us, and hopefully he places a man in my life who thinks this verse is just as important as I do.
@bakeroy1414
I love this song. It's so peaceful and sweet and it is such a sweet prayer.
@ominous450
I love the spiritual meaning of this song. Knowing the fact, I find this music oddly comforting.
@antisocialsocialite2686
Both versions are beautiful.
@singer2009
I love this song Lauryn did it with this song and Im glad Colbie is honoring L boogie by remaking this beautifull song!
@alkalu123
It feels so good when there is a song for God'd love!