Realize

Colbie Caillat

About Realize

"Realize" is a song by American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, taken from her debut album, Coco (2007). The song is musically similar to "Bubbly", as it is an acoustic folk-pop song, where Caillat sings of having feelings for a best friend. It was the follow-up to her worldwide debut hit "Bubbly", and was officially released in January 2008 as the second single from the album, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming her second Top 20 hit in the US. The song also charted in Canada and the Netherlands, reaching the Top 40 in both countries. Caillat and her backup band performed "Realize" as the featured musical performance that closed the May 23, 2008 broadcast of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. 


Year:
2008

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Take time to realize
That your warmth is
Crashing down on me

Take time to realize
That I am on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you?

But I can't spell it out for you
No, it's never gonna be that simple
No, I can't spell it out for you

If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'd never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other, now

Take time to realize
Oh, oh, I'm on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you?

Take time to realize
This all could pass you by
Didn't I tell you?

But I can't spell it out for you
No, it's never gonna be that simple
No, I can't spell it out for you

If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other, but

It's not the same
No, it's never the same
If you don't feel it, too

If you meet me half way
If you would meet me half way
It could be the same for you

If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder
Just realize what I just realized
If you just realize what I just realized

Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Realize, realize, realize, realize

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Colbie Caillat

Colbie Marie Caillat (i/ˈkoʊlbi kəˈleɪ/; born May 28, 1985) is an American pop singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist from Malibu, California. She debuted in 2007 with Coco, which included hit singles "Bubbly" and "Realize". In 2008, she recorded a duet with Jason Mraz, "Lucky", which won a Grammy. Caillat released her second album, Breakthrough, in August 2009. Breakthrough was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2010 Grammy Awards. She was also part of the group that won Album of the Year at the 2010 Grammys for her background vocals and writing on Taylor Swift's Fearless album. Caillat has sold over six million albums worldwide and sold over 10 million singles. In 2009, she was named Billboard magazine's 94th-best-selling music artist of the 2000–2… more »

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Written by: Mikal Blue, Colbie Marie Caillat, Jason Bradford Reeves

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12 facts about this song

Artist Composition
"Realize" is a song by American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat from her debut album, "Coco."
Release Date
It was released as the second single from the album, after "Bubbly", in 2008.
Genre
The song falls under the modern folk-pop genre, with a soft acoustic sound that embodies Caillat's style.
Chart Performance
"Realize" reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, demonstrating its mainstream success.
Songwriters
The song has been penned by Colbie Caillat herself in collaboration with Jason Reeves and Mikal Blue, both reputable American musicians.
Music Video
The music video for "Realize" features Colbie and a love interest spending time together in the beautiful landscapes of California, mirroring the song's romantic theme.
Lyrics Interpretation
In the song, Caillat sings about being infatuated with a best friend and hoping they will realize they should be together.
Critical Accolade
"Realize" received positive reviews from critics. They praised its sweet lyrics and Caillat's soft, emotive voice.
Song's Inspiration
It's claimed that Caillat wrote the song about a man who was her best friend at the time. They eventually started dating, mirroring the song's storyline.
Global Reach
Apart from its success in the US, "Realize" also became popular internationally, charting in countries like Australia and Canada. It was even translated into other languages, including Spanish.
Pop Culture Impact
The song has also been featured in several TV shows, including the popular teen drama "Gossip Girl", adding to its visibility and impact on pop culture.
Album's Success
In large part due to the popularity of "Realize" and its predecessor "Bubbly," Caillat's debut album "Coco" was certified double Platinum by the RIAA.

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