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.
What Means the Most
Colbie Caillat Lyrics
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"are you living your dream?"
I didn't know what to say,
I honestly had to think.
I try to be so many places at the same time
Every day a million things cluttering up my mind.
Another feather falling off my wings
I climb so high it gets hard to breathe
What means the most to me
Is waking up next to you.
Feel the morning breeze
Your my favorite thing in love
Coming home to your arms
When you kiss me hello
It's these simple things that mean the most to me.
That mean the most to me, yeah.
Every time I have to leave
I feel like I'm leaving a part of me
You're the only place I want to be.
Well nothing else matters
I just loose focus
Swinging all around cause your the only one I notice
I can't help the way I feel.
It doesn't matter if I win or lose
'Cause what means the most to me
Is waking up next to you
When you're holding me
And have a little time to play
In your arms rest your heart laugh till it gets dark
It's these simple things that mean the most to me
Yeahh ohh
No more days far away where I miss you.
No more nights trying to fall asleep without you
From now on I'm always gonna be there
I won't miss another day that we won't share
I'll be there
'Cause you mean the most to me oh
You mean the most to me
Now that I'm here with you
I will stay by your side
I won't leave you this time
Oh no
The next time that someone asks me
"Are you living your dream?"
I guess I'll know what to say
I won't even have to think.
In Colbie Caillat's song What Means the Most, she explores the idea of living one's dream and the importance of the simple things in life. The song is a declaration of love to her partner, expressing that what truly means the most to her is waking up next to him, feeling the morning breeze, and having someone to come home to. She admits that sometimes she gets too caught up in trying to be everywhere at once and that it can be hard to keep up with everything. However, she realizes that at the end of the day, it's the little things that matter most, like being in the arms of the person she loves.
The song embodies a sentiment of slowing down and taking a step back to appreciate the present moment. It emphasizes the value of focusing on what truly brings happiness and contentment, rather than material possessions or societal pressures. The chorus emphasizes this theme through the repetition of the phrase "It's these simple things that mean the most to me."
Overall, the song conveys a message of love, gratitude, and mindfulness, reminding listeners to cherish the people and experiences that truly matter in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
The other day when someone asked me
I had a conversation with someone recently
"Are you living your dream?"
They asked if I was fulfilling my goals and ambitions
I didn't know what to say,
I was unsure how to respond
I honestly had to think.
I needed to ponder about my answer
I try to be so many places at the same time
I attempt to be multiple locations simultaneously
Every day a million things cluttering up my mind.
My mind is filled with countless thoughts every day
Another feather falling off my wings
I feel like I'm losing a bit of myself
I climb so high it gets hard to breathe
I push myself too far and feel suffocated
Forget to remember, what I really need.
I forget what I truly desire or require
What means the most to me
The most important thing to me is
Is waking up next to you.
Starting the day next to you is what matters
Feel the morning breeze
Feeling the fresh air in the morning
Your my favorite thing in love
You are the most precious thing in my romantic life
Coming home to your arms
Returning to your embrace
When you kiss me hello
When you greet me with a kiss
It's these simple things that mean the most to me.
These uncomplicated moments bring me the greatest joy
Every time I have to leave
Whenever I have to depart
I feel like I'm leaving a part of me
It feels like I am abandoning a piece of myself
You're the only place I want to be.
I want to be with you and nowhere else
Well nothing else matters
Other things are insignificant when compared to
I just loose focus
I lose sight of everything else
Swinging all around cause your the only one I notice
I am fixated on only you
I can't help the way I feel.
I am unable to control my emotions
It doesn't matter if I win or lose
Whether I succeed or fail
'Cause what means the most to me
Because the most important thing to me is
When you're holding me
When you embrace me
And have a little time to play
When we have a moment to have fun
In your arms rest your heart laugh till it gets dark
Being with you, laughing until nightfall while holding you close
It's these simple things that mean the most to me
It is these uncomplicated moments that hold the greatest importance to me
No more days far away where I miss you.
I won't have to go through days of longing and missing you
No more nights trying to fall asleep without you
I won't have to struggle to sleep without you next to me
From now on I'm always gonna be there
I am committing to always being present
I won't miss another day that we won't share
I won't let us miss out on any other experiences together
'Cause you mean the most to me oh
Because you are the most important thing to me
Now that I'm here with you
Being with you now
I will stay by your side
I will remain by your side
I won't leave you this time
I am making a commitment to not leave you
The next time that someone asks me
The next time someone asks me
"Are you living your dream?"
If they inquire if I am fulfilling my goals and ambitions
I guess I'll know what to say
I will know what to tell them without needing to think twice
I won't even have to think.
I will be able to respond instantly without any hesitation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, TOBY GAD
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