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"Brighter Than the Sun" is a song recorded by American recording artist Colbie Caillat. It was written by Caillat and Ryan Tedder, and produced by Tedder. The song was released as the second single from her third studio album All of You. The song was released to digital download on May 23, 2011 through Universal Republic. The song received a positive reaction from music critics. The song is certified platinum and has been successful on many Billboard charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, where the song reached the top-fifty, the Adult Pop Songs chart, where the song peaked at number two, and on other component charts, such as Adult Contemporary, Pop Songs and Radio Songs. more »

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Stop me on the cornerI swear you hit me like a visionI, I, I wasn't expectingBut who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go with it?Don't you blink you might miss itSee we got a right to just love it or leave itYou find it and keep it'Cause it ain't every day you get the chance to sayOh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heartIt goes off like a gun, brighter than the sunOh, we could be the stars, falling from the skyShining how we want, brighter than the sunI never seen it, but I found this love I'm undefeatedYou better believe, I'm gonna treat? better than anything I've ever had'Cause you're so damn beautiful read itIt's time and deliver it let's seal itBoy we go together like peanuts and paydays and Marley and reggaeAnd it ain't every day you get the chance to sayOh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heartIt goes off like a gun, brighter than the sunOh, we could be the stars, falling from the skyShining how we want, brighter than the sunEverything is like a white out, 'cause we shk shk shine downEven when when the light's out but I can see you glowGot my head up in the rafters, got me happy ever afterNever felt this way before, ain't felt this way beforeI swear you hit me like a visionI, I, I wasn't expectingBut who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go?Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heartIt goes off like a gun, brighter than the sunOh, we could be the stars, falling from the skyShining how we want, brighter than the sun, yeahOh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heartIt goes off like a gun, brighter than the sunOh, we could be the stars, falling from the skyShining how we want, brighter than the sun, yeahBrighter than the sunBrighter than the sunBrighter than the sunOh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heartIt goes off like a gun, brighter than the sunOh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heartIt goes off like a gun, brighter than the sunOh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heartIt goes off like a gun, brighter than the sunOh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heartIt goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun

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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: COLBIE CAILLAT, RYAN TEDDER

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10 facts about this song

Release Information

"Brighter Than the Sun" is a song by American recording artist Colbie Caillat. It was released as the second single from her third studio album, "All of You" on May 23, 2011.

Chart Performance

The song peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Caillat's fourth top-fifty single in the United States. The song also reached number one on the Adult Contemporary chart, her first song to do so.

Songwriters and Producers

It was written by Caillat and Ryan Tedder, who also produced the song. Tedder is renowned for being the frontman of OneRepublic and for writing and producing numerous hit songs for a variety of artists.

Certification

On September 21, 2012, "Brighter Than the Sun" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over one million units in the country.

Music Video

The music video for "Brighter Than the Sun" was directed by Ethan Lader and was shot in Hawaii. The video features a mix of live performance shots and cute romantic scenarios.

Prominence in Popular Media

The song was featured in several commercials and TV shows, including in episodes of "The Vampire Diaries," "Royal Pains," and "Hawaii Five-O". It was also used for the 2012 Honda Civic television advertisement.

Genre and Style

Like much of Caillat's discography, "Brighter Than the Sun" is a Pop song with touches of Folk and acoustic elements. The song's catchy, upbeat quality is characteristic of her sunshine-soaked, laidback music style.

Reception

Critics lauded Caillat’s performance in "Brighter Than the Sun", citing it as a testament to her vociferousness infused with the song’s perfect summer-esque vibe.

Song Meaning

'Brighter Than the Sun' talks about the feeling of falling deeply in love, implying that the feeling of love is more dazzling and brighter than the sun.

Live Performances

Caillat has performed "Brighter Than the Sun" in numerous live events and televised appearances, including on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and at a "Yahoo! Music" session.

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