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.
Turn Your Lights Down Low
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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This song is called, "Turn Your Lights Down Low"
Turn your lights down low
And pull your window curtain
Oh, let your moon come shining in
Into our lives again
Sayin', "Ooh, it's been a long, long time"
But it seems I was never on time
Still I wanna get through to you, boy
On time, on time
I wanna give you some love
I wanna give you some good, good lovin'
Oh I, oh I, oh I
I wanna give you some good, good lovin'
Turn your lights down low
Never, ever try to resist, oh no (no, no no)
Just let your love come tumbling in, yeah
Into our lives again, mm-hmm
Sayin', ooh, I love you, I love you, I love you
And I want you to know right now
Ooh, I love you
And I want you to know right now
That I, that I, I
I wanna give you some love (I wanna give you some love)
I wanna give you some good, good lovin'
Ooh I, I wanna give you some good, good lovin' (yeah)
Sayin', ooh, I love you, I love you, I love you
And I want you to know right now
Ooh-ooh, I love you
And I want you to know right now
That I, that I
I wanna give you some love
I wanna give you some good, good lovin'
Oh I, oh I
I wanna give you some good, good lovin' (some good, good lovin, yeah)
I wanna give you some love
I wanna give you some good, good lovin' (I wanna give some love)
Whoa, whoa
I wanna give you some good, good lovin'
"Turn Your Lights Down Low" by Colbie Caillat is a cover of a famous Bob Marley song. This love song speaks to the desire of the singer to communicate her feelings to the lover in her life. The song starts with the request to "turn your lights down low/ and pull your window curtain," creating an intimate atmosphere. The singer then expresses how long it has been since the two have connected and her desire to communicate her feelings to him. The singer is aware that she has been trying to break through to her lover for a while now, but she desires him to be more open to her love. Despite this, she still hopes to win him over with her love.
The chorus repeats the line, "I wanna give you some good, good lovin'," to emphasize the singer's desire for the lover in question. The singer's love is pure, and she tells him, "Never, ever try to resist," implying that he should be open to receiving her love. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and some additional "oohs" to communicate the depth of love and passion.
Overall, "Turn Your Lights Down Low" by Colbie Caillat is a beautiful cover of a classic love song. The feelings expressed in the lyrics are intense, and the music is soothing; the song is an excellent example of how love and music can intertwine to create something beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn your lights down low
Dim the lights and create a romantic atmosphere.
And pull your window curtain
Close the curtains for more privacy.
Oh, let your moon come shining in
Allow the moonlight to enter the room.
Into our lives again
Bring back the feeling of love and romance.
Sayin', "Ooh, it's been a long, long time"
Acknowledging the amount of time that has passed since last feeling this way.
I got this message for you, boy
The singer has a message for their partner.
But it seems I was never on time
They have struggled to communicate and express their feelings effectively in the past.
Still I wanna get through to you, boy
Despite past difficulties, the singer still wants their partner to understand their love.
On time, on time
This time, they want to be on time and express their feelings effectively.
I wanna give you some love
The singer wants to show their partner affection.
I wanna give you some good, good lovin'
They want to provide genuine and passionate love.
Turn your lights down low
Reinforcing the romantic atmosphere.
Never, ever try to resist, oh no (no, no no)
Urging their partner to give in to their feelings.
Just let your love come tumbling in, yeah
Allowing for free expression of emotions.
Into our lives again, mm-hmm
Rekindling the relationship and feelings.
Sayin', ooh, I love you, I love you, I love you
Expressing deep affection.
And I want you to know right now
Emphasizing the sincerity of their words.
Ooh, I love you
Repeating their feelings of love.
I wanna give you some love (I wanna give you some love)
Reiterating their desire to show affection.
Ooh I, I wanna give you some good, good lovin' (yeah)
Wanting to provide fulfilling love.
I wanna give you some love
Reaffirming their desire to love their partner.
I wanna give you some good, good lovin' (I wanna give some love)
Offering authentic and caring affection.
Whoa, whoa
Expressing emotion and enthusiasm.
I wanna give you some good, good lovin'
Repeating their desire to love their partner deeply.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Marley
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