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#christinaperri #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - i do it for you [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "i do it for you" by christina perri
lyrics: i wanna love without fear without condition without blame i wanna love so hard in the unguarded place i can’t do it for me but i’ll do it for you
i wanna say what needs to be said i wanna be confidant to be in my body without the need to be perfect i can’t do it for me but i’ll do it for you
and i don’t know why i don’t know how but everything impossible is possible now don’t you worry darling i know i’m not feeling strong my love for you will carry us
i wanna dance in the difficult find beauty in the pain and then i’m falling fallin fallin fallin i wanna do it all with grace i can’t do it for me but I’ll do it for you
i wanna believe there’s something bigger something I can’t see and even when it doesn’t make sense when it doesn’t come through for me oh, i can’t do it, but i’ll do it for you
and i don’t know why i don’t’ know how but everything impossible is possible now don’t you worry darling but now i’m feeling strong my love for you will carry us
i wanna be crazy brave when i’m the most afraid when the world says i can’t change it i’m gonna change it anyway oh, but not for me it’s true
my love my love my love i do it for you
#christinaperri #idoitforyou #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - back in time (featuring ben rector) [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "back in time" by christina perri
lyrics: if i had a time machine it went right back to you and me for a minute i wouldn’t get in it okay, maybe i would climb inside press some buttons and turn the dial for that summer when my heart felt younger i’m not saying things were better then but i wish i could see you smile at me again
cause i was in love i could not explain it we spoke in tongues written in our own language i was yours and you were mine i made you mad you drove me crazy so simple then we’re so complicated i think of you and i don’t know why cause i can’t go back in time
if i had the chance again to stop the ending when it came i wouldn’t do it we were done and we would do it see i remember how it felt all the heaven all the hell that we went through doesn’t mean i was meant for you
cause i was in love i could not explain it we spoke in tongues written in our own language i was yours and you were mine i made you mad you drove me crazy so simple then we’re so complicated i think of you and i don’t know why cause i can’t go back in time
you’re happy now i’ve settled down i guess life is full of things that you can live without but that doesn’t change the truth part of me was made by you
cause i was in love i could not explain it we spoke in tongues written in our own language i was yours and you were mine i made you mad you drove you crazy so simple then but so complicated i think of you and i don’t know why cause i can’t go back in time
if i had a time machine it went right back to you and me for a minute i wouldn’t get in it
#christinaperri #backintime #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - surrender [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "surrender" by christina perri
i keep making lists a million things i need to fix i make everyone crazy is it something about me i keep tightening my grave but i aim so much I miss and i’m fighting the river when i try to hold it all together but it’s just not getting better
surrender (mmm) surrender (mmm)
it’s breaking my heart cause i don’t understand that so much is out of my hands i have to remember surrender ooooh i keep learning the hard way ooooh keep forgetting how to pray someone tell me i’m okay
climbed a mountain I could not resist i hit the bottom at the top of it i was broken wide open there’s a freedom in the freefall i wanna scream but i whisper
surrender surrender (oooh)
oh, surrender i have to remember oooh, oooh, oooh surrender (mmm)
#christinaperri #surrender #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - hurt [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "hurt" by christina perri
lyrics: i always feel blue and you’re like a wave beatles songs and yesterdays central park on saturdays my happy place
i turned out the lights and listened to you breathing on me low and sweet it’s the only place i wanna be and its scaring me
i, i tried, didn’t wanna fall like this you made me risk it all like this cause you yeah you, knew you knew that i’d break easily so you could take a piece of me
you make me hurt you make me cry keeping me up all night in the fight don’t think my arms could hold any tighter you make me sick what do i do with this loving you is the best in the world so why does something so beautiful hurt
my head’s in a fog and you’re rolling in smelling like a memory a some place that i’ve never been and you’re sinking in i, i lied, said i wouldn’t fall like this love shouldn’t be at all like this i, do, i let you take me all the way you kill me with the love we made
you make me high you make me cry keeping me up all night in the fight don’t think my arms could hold any tighter you make me sick what do i do with this loving you is the best in the world so why does something so beautiful hurt
#christinaperri #hurt #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - tiny victories [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "tiny victories" by christina perri
lyrics: some days i look in the mirror and i think the meanest things all the meanest things some days i’m holding my self worth up by a string a string but everyday that i don’t hide myself away to me, is a tiny victory
some days it feels like a wrecking ball is swinging through my ribcage, my ribcage some nights i’m just a million broken pieces singing on a stage i’m a little more broken open but a little more free and that’s a tiny victory
but if battles can win a war i can keep picking my sword up off the floor and learn to treasure these tiny victories tiny victories
some days giving up on myself looks so easy to do, it’s easy to do the struggle is slow, i’m barely moving the needle and the cracks may be few, but there’s light coming through
but if battles can win a war i can keep picking my sword up off the floor and learn to treasure these
tiny victories x4
but everyday that i don’t hide myself away everyday that i don’t hide myself away to me, is a tiny victory
#christinaperri #tinyvictories #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - roses in the rain [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "roses in the rain" by christina perri
lyrics: monday morning see the children on their way to school clouds are hanging low around my heart the air is cool but i’ve got the strangest feeling like i’m waiting for a train looking out my window at the roses in the rain
maybe in a little while i’ll put some coffee on can’t stop wondering where do spirits go once they are gone maybe it was tomorrow but it felt like today you and i were walking you and i were walking you and i were walking through the roses in the rain
#christinaperri #rosesintherain #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - people like you [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "people like you" by christina perri
lyrics: i wish i could love you like wish i could love you like I’ll stay i keep making promises i keep making promises i’ll break
if i’m being honest do you want me to be honest do you want me to pretend that we’re okay
i wish i could love you like wish i could love you like i’ll stay
people like me don’t get people like you cause people like you get hurt people like you don’t get people like me cause people like me get worse so i keep you holding on just in case i got it wrong and you know your perfect heart is gonna break but you love me anyway
i wish i could love just like wish i could love just like you do i build walls around my heart the kind of walls you don’t get through
should we turn this ship around before we both go down should we chase here forever in the blue i wish i could love just like wish i could love just like you do
people like me don’t get people like you cause people like you get hurt people like you don’t get people like me cause people like me get worse so i keep you holding on just in case i got it wrong and you know your perfect heart is gonna break but you love me anyway love me anyway you love me anyway love me anyway
people like me don’t get people like you cause people like you get hurt
#christinaperri #peoplelikeyou #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - blue [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "blue" by christina perri
lyrics: i learned to swim all by myself too young to never ask for help from then til forever it’s the cold that keeps me warm at night
cause the blue of my mother has always been my color the love that i offer is deep and out of tune but you hold me cause you know me all that i can do is turn a lighter shade of blue
i wear my shadow like a dress i’m not afraid of loneliness i’m older now and it’s out colder out can i run into your arms at night
cause the blue of my mother has always been my color the love that i offer is deep and out of tune but you hold me cause you know me all that i can do is turn a lighter shade of blue
i used to hide my broken side now i wear it on my sleeve each day i get better well thats what i believe i hope in time you’ll see
cause the blue of my mother has always been my color the love that i offer is deep and out of tune but you hold me cause you know me all that i can do is turn a lighter shade of blue a lighter shade of blue a lighter shade of blue
#christinaperri #blue #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - time of our lives [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "time of our lives" by christina perri
lyrics: i was younger the summer’s were longer i had no fear of stronger the freer the fire the fire that didn’t expire the reason the meaning was something to believe in
i was hopeful we had it the magic the love we had wasn’t tragic so we grabbed it we went there had nothing but air so we breathed it cause we need it, the free for for something we believed in
looking back through my eyes everybody says goodbye where did all the time fly by, where did it go do you feel my heartbeat cause darling it’s not over yet where did all the time fly by where did it go these are the times of our lives
i was fearless i was able i was brave put all of my cards on the table didn’t waste them all of my demons have turned into dreams and i chased them i faced them replaced them with something to believe in
i don’t remember the rain and i don’t remember the details cause nothing that i wanna change do it again and again and again
looking back through my eyes everybody says goodbye where did all the time fly by where did it go do you feel my heartbeat cause darling it’s not over yet where did all the time fly by where did it go these are the times of our lives
cause we hope and we pray keep em close make em stay yeah we hope under time on the clock and rewind hold you’re breathe not much time don’t forget you’re alive
cause these are the times of our lives these are the times of our lives, oooh these are the times of our lives
cause we hope and we pray keep em close make em stay yeah we hope under time on the clock and rewind hold you’re breathe not much time don’t forget you’re alive
you’re older the sunlight is shorter am i the girl in the corner i dream to adore her a moment forever before us i’m in it and you are something to believe in
#christinaperri #timesofourlives #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - fever [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "fever" by christina perri
lyrics: i dream about you but I’ve never even seen your face i’m thinking constantly about the way i feel to have you near i wanna hold you in the darkness never let you slip away i wanna feel the beating rhythm of your heart inside of me
you’re like a fever in my body and my mind and i’ll burn until i have you by my side no one knows and nobody can see you’re like a fever in me burning, burning, burning in me
in this delirium i swear i hear you whispering to me it’s like you’re sending me a secret message from another time that you will wait however long it’s gonna take me to decide but i can’t sleep and i can’t breathe until i meet you here alive
you’re like a fever in my body and my mind and i’ll burn until i have you by my side no one knows and nobody can see you’re like a fever in me burning, burning, burning in me burning, burning, burning in me
#christinaperri #fever #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - fighter [official audio]Christina Perri2022-07-15 | official audio for "fighter" by christina perri
lyrics: always a fighter but i think i’m fighting alone i can’t keep crying my faith isn’t lying it’s just colder i fear the loneliest parts of my heart are afraid being the worst and the best in my head i just can’t think straight
i am a fighter throwing daggers straight out of my mouth i swear i can fight her even if she looks like me i won’t back down
born from a fighter i know i fight when i need to feel loved strong like a fighter what if my love is just not strong enough
closer you get to my heart i keep watching it break all of the love i have trusted have just been mistakes fire and ice and i’m wrong and i’m right got my fists in the air and it just shows that you care is that okay if you can’t save me
because i am a fighter throwing these daggers straight out of my mouth swear i can fight her even if i she looks like me I won’t back down born from a fighter i know i fight when i fight when i need to feel loved strong like a fighter because i want our love to be strong enough
i know these daggers inside me it’s against me and my view darlin I know that you’re trying there’s something i need to do
i am a fighter throwing these daggers straight out of my mouth i swear i can fight her even if she looks like me i won’t back down born from a fighter i know I fight when i need to feel loved strong like a fighter because I want our love to be strong enough
i know these daggers inside me it’s against me and my view darlin i know that you’re trying there’s something i need to do i am a fighter throwing these daggers straight out of my mouth swear i cant fight her even if she looks like me i won’t back down
#christinaperri #fighter #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - stories that shaped the album: a lighter shade of blueChristina Perri2022-07-12 | filmed & edited by claire Imler visuals
i rented a baby blue vintage mustang and drove to the beach with my producer jenn decilveo! we dove into the creative process and shared stories along the way. here’s the story behind the album “a lighter shade of blue”.
i rented a baby blue vintage mustang and drove to the beach with my producer jenn decilveo! we dove into the creative process and shared stories along the way. here’s the story behind “mothers”.
#christinaperri #mothers #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - the story of evergoneChristina Perri2022-06-29 | filmed & edited by claire Imler visuals
i rented a baby blue vintage mustang and drove to the beach with my producer jenn decilveo! we dove into the creative process and shared stories along the way. here’s the story behind “evergone”.
#christinaperri #evergone #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - home [official audio]Christina Perri2022-06-24 | official audio for "home" by christina perri
lyrics: take me back to my room on mechanicsville road with the drawings and flowers all over the walls my mom downstairs pushing all of our problems under the rug
my friends coming round on a friday night cause they know i got cigarettes and homemade wine we walk around side streets just killin time fallin in love
and i’m sitting here at this party everyone’s talking too loud nobody here even sees me can we go right now
oh won’t you take me home oh won’t you take me home
la’s fine when the sun does shine but i wanna go back to the eastern time to the people i know to the people you don’t so won’t you take me home
i wanna go back to the moment in time with the windows down driving i-95 singing counting crows trying to drown out the sounds of my mind
i hate everyone at this party cause they’re so in love with themselves nobody here understands me i wish i was somewhere else
so won’t you take me home so won’t you take me home
and new york’s fine in the summertime but i wanna be far from the city lights with the people i know and the people you don’t so won’t you take me home won’t you take me home
i don’t belong at this party i don’t belong in this town i need to go back where i started can i leave right now
oh wont you take me home oh wont you take me home oh won’t you take me home
#christinaperri #home #alightershadeofbluechristina perri - mothers [official audio]Christina Perri2022-05-06 | official audio for "mothers" by christina perri.
lyrics: to the mothers who aren’t sleeping that are having trouble feeding too afraid to say they’re not ok - no, not at all to the mothers who feels empty that aren’t sure they’re even ready to be alone and responsible for somebody so small
to the mothers who are lost pulled underneath the waves who need to cry for help but are drowning in their shame to the mothers who are falling and don’t even make a sound who don’t know they’re broken until they hit the ground this ones for you I’ve been there too ive been there too
to the mother that’s at home scrolling through her phone watching every body else make family look easy to the mom with the career who can’t take off a whole year so she has to pay somebody else to take care of her baby
to the mothers who are lost pulled underneath the waves who need to cry for help but are drowning in their shame to the mothers who are falling and don’t even make a sound who don’t know they’re broken until they hit the ground this ones for you I’ve been there too ive been there too
and one day you’ll discover going from a woman to a mother it might break you but it might save you
to the mother in the mirror who wishes she was thinner cause now her body isn’t somebody that she knows to the mothers just like me who fell apart so suddenly i hope you realize you’re not alone
this one’s for you this one’s for you cause i’ve been there too i’ve been there too (i love you mom)
credits: director: Grant Spanier creative director: Parker Genoway
executive producer: Ryan Huffman head of production: Katie Sarrels producer: Varun Verma production coordinator: Niko Vernic
1st AD: Parker McMillan 2nd AD: James Cornett
director of photography: Russ Fraser 1st AC: Paul Wiedt 2nd AC: Kate Ruthenbeck BTS: Claire Imler
gaffer: Dimitri Christoforidis BBE: Hayden Klemes
key grip: Jonathan Coyne BBG: Eric Lee Fowler
art director: Jonathan Coyne art assistant: Clay Howard
stylist: Mercedes Natalia stylist assistant: Jamie Figueroa makeup: April Bautista
set PA: Taylor Crawford set PA: Anthony Alegrete set PA: William Holby runner van PA: Dani Calderon truck PA: Felipe Naranjo runner PA: Denis Turan
lyrics: thoughts of you bring me back to times i thought we’d always have who knew the world could spin so fast? i didn’t
i write letters to you in my head things we did, things we said today i hear someone say your name again
in your hopes and dreams in your memories in the songs we sing and the ones we leave we carry on but no one is ever gone no one is ever gone no one is ever gone in your hopes and dreams in your memories no one is ever gone
i think about a better place i learn to live with the heartache between the night and days that wash away
and every time i think of you i feel you in the things i do with every step you’re in my every breath
in your hopes and dreams in your memories in the songs we sing and the ones we leave we carry on but no one is ever gone no one is ever gone no one is ever gone in your hopes and dreams in your memories no one is ever gone
i don’t wanna keep going on without you grow around the pain if i have to so i make a space inside my heart no one is ever gone
in your hopes and dreams in your memories in the songs we sing and the ones we leave we carry on but no one is ever gone no one is ever gone no one is ever gone in your hopes and dreams in your memories no one is ever gone
thoughts of you bring me back to times i thought we’d always have who knew the world could spin so fast i didn’t
lyrics: thoughts of you bring me back to times i thought we'd always have who knew the world could spin so fast? i didn't
i write letters to you in my head things we did, things we said today i hear someone say your name again
in your hopes and dreams in your memories in the songs we sing and the ones we leave we carry on but no one is ever gone no one is ever gone no one is ever gone in your hopes and dreams in your memories no one is ever gone
i think about a better place i learn to live with the heartache between the night and days that wash away
and every time i think of you i feel you in the things i do with every step you're in my every breath
in your hopes and dreams in your memories in the songs we sing and the ones we leave we carry on but no one is ever gone no one is ever gone no one is ever gone in your hopes and dreams in your memories no one is ever gone
i don't wanna keep going on without you grow around the pain if i have to so i make a space inside my heart no one is ever gone
in your hopes and dreams in your memories in the songs we sing and the ones we leave we carry on but no one is ever gone no one is ever gone no one is ever gone in your hopes and dreams in your memories no one is ever gone
thoughts of you bring me back to times i thought we'd always have who knew the world could spin so fast i didn't
#christinaperri #evergonechristina perri - evergone vignette (single out 3.24)Christina Perri2022-03-16 | “when i lost my daughter i decided that she was going to live with me in my heart, in my breath, in my every moment. this is what i’m singing about, and it really helped me. i hope it helps you too”
my new single, evergone, out 3.24. christinaperri.lnk.to/evergone captured by @ prestongoes, edited by @ claireimlervisuals (on instagram)
Production Company: StageLeft Creative @stageleftcreative Director: Beth Triffon @bethtriffon Director of Photography: Kerry Henderson @k_hendersuun Camera Operator: Emma Kragen @zemmaproductions Production Designer: Gabriel Notarangelo @gabrielnot Sound Engineer and Mixer: Andrew Dixon @andrewldixon Assistant Engineer: Lawrence Malchose Set Decorator: Sebastian Jamal @sebastianjamal Grip: Jacob Nichols @thejacobnichols
Production Company: StageLeft Creative @stageleftcreative Director: Beth Triffon @bethtriffon Director of Photography: Kerry Henderson @k_hendersuun Camera Operator: Emma Kragen @zemmaproductions Production Designer: Gabriel Notarangelo @gabrielnot Sound Engineer and Mixer: Andrew Dixon @andrewldixon Assistant Engineer: Lawrence Malchose Set Decorator: Sebastian Jamal @sebastianjamal Grip: Jacob Nichols @thejacobnichols
Lyrics: Today I’m gonna write a sad song And I’m gonna make it really long So that everyone can see, that I'm very unhappy
I wish I wasn’t always wrong I wish it wasn’t always my fault The finger that you’re pointing has knocked Me on my knees And all you need to know is…
"I’m so sorry” It’s not like me It’s maturity that I’m lacking So don’t let me go Just let me know That growing up goes slow
I wonder what my mom and dad would say If I told them that I cry each day And it’s hard enough to live so far away
I wish I wasn’t always cold I wish I wasn’t always alone When the party is over how will I get home And all you need to know is...
"I’m so sorry” It’s not like me It’s maturity that I’m lacking So don’t let me go Just let me know That growing up goes slow
If all the rules were meant to bend And you swore you were my friend Now I have to start all over again Cause no one’s going to take your place And I'm scared I’ll never save all the pieces Of love we made
"I’m so sorry” It’s not like me It’s maturity that I’m lacking So don’t let me go Just let me know That I can slip and fall and you won't let me go Just let me know That growing up goes slow. And "I’m so sorry" It’s not like me It’s maturity that I'm lacking So don't, don't let me go Just let me know That growing up goes slow
Named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011,” Perri earned critical applause and an increasingly fervent fan following with her extraordinary debut, lovestrong. Highlighted by the 5x-platinum-certified smash, “Jar of Hearts,” the album – produced by GRAMMY®-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket) – entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 among the top 5 upon its initial 2011 release, while also proving an unqualified international sensation with top 5 success in Australia and Ireland as well as top 10 sales in Canada and the United Kingdom. What’s more, the official “Jar of Hearts” companion visual has drawn over 340 million views via Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Perri followed lovestrong. with the worldwide hit single, “A Thousand Years,” exclusively featured on Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 & 2– ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS. The track was a multi-format radio favorite, with top 10 airplay at Hot AC and top 25 spins at CHR/Top 40 outlets nationwide. “A Thousand Years” was of course accompanied by an equally popular companion video, now boasting over 1.1 billion individual views via YouTube alone.
HEAD OR HEART, Perri’s acclaimed second album, arrived in 2014, highlighted by the RIAA 2X platinum-certified single, “Human.” Hailed by Billboard as a “delicate alt-pop ballad that should delight supporters of (Perri’s) breakthrough single ‘Jar of Hearts,’” the track proved another colossal hit for Perri, lighting up the Top 10 at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, while also ascending to Top 10 status on the iTunes Store. In addition, the “Human” companion video proved a true online phenomenon, now with close to 186 million views on Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Christina recently released a brand new album, songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs, on January 17th via Elektra Records. The release was timed with her daughter Carmella’s first birthday. The album sees Perri performing a number of timeless standards alongside beloved Disney favorites and a brand new version of her 7x RIAA platinum-certified classic hit, “a thousand years (lullaby),” in addition to a new original, titled “you mean the whole wide world to me.”
Christina also earned applause as an extraordinary live performer via a series of worldwide headline tours, with sold-out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Other highlights include high-profile TV appearances, festival performances, and treks with Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, and Demi Lovato, as well as “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too” co-headline tour alongside Colbie Caillat.
Lyrics: Take me backwards, Turn me around I cannot find my balance on the ground This world’s too heavy For a feather falling Quickly
And I wrote you a story But I'm afraid of how it ends And all my friends Are doing well And I'm still on the mend
I'm going to lay back down Hope the wind takes me around I gotta find some courage in this town Cause nobody's going to save Somebody who won't change I try to be brave
And nothing's coming easy, and all at once I feel a little queasy Oh but if your love's my remedy Won't you please come and be with me
It's not like there's much better Nobody's grass is as green as mine I can't say that I'm satisfied Three thousand miles From your kiss goodbye
I'm gonna lay back down Hope the wind takes me around I gotta find some courage in this town
And everybody's afraid Cause chances come from change And everybody's afraid Cause chances come from breaking And chances are you're breaking … open
I'm going to lay back down Hope the wind takes me around I gotta find some courage in this town Cause nobody's going to save Somebody who won't change It's time to be brave
Named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011,” Perri earned critical applause and an increasingly fervent fan following with her extraordinary debut, lovestrong. Highlighted by the 5x-platinum-certified smash, “Jar of Hearts,” the album – produced by GRAMMY®-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket) – entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 among the top 5 upon its initial 2011 release, while also proving an unqualified international sensation with top 5 success in Australia and Ireland as well as top 10 sales in Canada and the United Kingdom. What’s more, the official “Jar of Hearts” companion visual has drawn over 340 million views via Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Perri followed lovestrong. with the worldwide hit single, “A Thousand Years,” exclusively featured on Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 & 2– ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS. The track was a multi-format radio favorite, with top 10 airplay at Hot AC and top 25 spins at CHR/Top 40 outlets nationwide. “A Thousand Years” was of course accompanied by an equally popular companion video, now boasting over 1.1 billion individual views via YouTube alone.
HEAD OR HEART, Perri’s acclaimed second album, arrived in 2014, highlighted by the RIAA 2X platinum-certified single, “Human.” Hailed by Billboard as a “delicate alt-pop ballad that should delight supporters of (Perri’s) breakthrough single ‘Jar of Hearts,’” the track proved another colossal hit for Perri, lighting up the Top 10 at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, while also ascending to Top 10 status on the iTunes Store. In addition, the “Human” companion video proved a true online phenomenon, now with close to 186 million views on Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Christina recently released a brand new album, songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs, on January 17th via Elektra Records. The release was timed with her daughter Carmella’s first birthday. The album sees Perri performing a number of timeless standards alongside beloved Disney favorites and a brand new version of her 7x RIAA platinum-certified classic hit, “a thousand years (lullaby),” in addition to a new original, titled “you mean the whole wide world to me.”
Christina also earned applause as an extraordinary live performer via a series of worldwide headline tours, with sold-out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Other highlights include high-profile TV appearances, festival performances, and treks with Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, and Demi Lovato, as well as “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too” co-headline tour alongside Colbie Caillat.
Lyrics: How the hell does a broken heart Get back together when it’s torn apart And teach itself to start beating again
This little blue bird Came looking for you I said that I hadn’t seen you In quite some time
This little blue bird She came looking again I said we weren’t even friends And she could have you
Don’t you think it was hard? I didn’t even say that you died But it wouldn’t have been such a lie ‘Cause then I started to cry
This little blue bird Sure won’t give it a rest She swears that you may be better than all the rest I said no no you’ve got it all wrong If he was something special I wouldn’t have this song
Don’t you think it was hard I didn’t even say that you died But it wouldn’t have been such a lie ‘Cause then I started to cry
How the hell does a broken heart Get back together when it’s torn apart And teach itself to start beating again
What if when she comes over I am in your arms Taking all I want from you again Ba ba ba ba, ba ba ba ba ba
How the hell does a broken heart Get back together when it’s torn apart And teach itself to start beating again
How the hell does a broken heart Get back together when it’s torn apart And teach itself to start beating again Beating again
This little blue bird Don’t come around here anymore So I went looking for her And I found you
Named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011,” Perri earned critical applause and an increasingly fervent fan following with her extraordinary debut, lovestrong. Highlighted by the 5x-platinum-certified smash, “Jar of Hearts,” the album – produced by GRAMMY®-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket) – entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 among the top 5 upon its initial 2011 release, while also proving an unqualified international sensation with top 5 success in Australia and Ireland as well as top 10 sales in Canada and the United Kingdom. What’s more, the official “Jar of Hearts” companion visual has drawn over 340 million views via Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Perri followed lovestrong. with the worldwide hit single, “A Thousand Years,” exclusively featured on Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 & 2– ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS. The track was a multi-format radio favorite, with top 10 airplay at Hot AC and top 25 spins at CHR/Top 40 outlets nationwide. “A Thousand Years” was of course accompanied by an equally popular companion video, now boasting over 1.1 billion individual views via YouTube alone.
HEAD OR HEART, Perri’s acclaimed second album, arrived in 2014, highlighted by the RIAA 2X platinum-certified single, “Human.” Hailed by Billboard as a “delicate alt-pop ballad that should delight supporters of (Perri’s) breakthrough single ‘Jar of Hearts,’” the track proved another colossal hit for Perri, lighting up the Top 10 at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, while also ascending to Top 10 status on the iTunes Store. In addition, the “Human” companion video proved a true online phenomenon, now with close to 186 million views on Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Christina recently released a brand new album, songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs, on January 17th via Elektra Records. The release was timed with her daughter Carmella’s first birthday. The album sees Perri performing a number of timeless standards alongside beloved Disney favorites and a brand new version of her 7x RIAA platinum-certified classic hit, “a thousand years (lullaby),” in addition to a new original, titled “you mean the whole wide world to me.”
Christina also earned applause as an extraordinary live performer via a series of worldwide headline tours, with sold-out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Other highlights include high-profile TV appearances, festival performances, and treks with Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, and Demi Lovato, as well as “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too” co-headline tour alongside Colbie Caillat.
Lyrics: I'm scared today More than I told you I was yesterday Give me a moment to catch my breath And hold me every second left Proud of me That's the only way I want you to be Look at me and love what you see
I won't make it alone I need something to hold
Kiss me on my shoulder And tell me it's not over I promise to always come home to you Remind me that I'm older To be brave smart sweet and bolder Don't give up on what we're trying to do Don't count the miles, count the I love you's
We made it out And all the other people are asking how This doesn't even sound like truth To grow from a bruise But one day we will realize How hard it was, how hard we tried How our hearts made it out alive
Kiss me on my shoulder And tell me it's not over I promise to always come home to you Remind me that I'm older To be brave smart sweet and bolder Don't give up on what we're trying to do Don't count the miles, count the I love you's
These are words I wish you said But that's not how it went Cause you gave up on us in the end
I won't make it alone I need something to hold
Kiss me on my shoulder And tell me it's not over I promise to always come home to you Remind me that I'm older To be brave smart, sweet and bolder Don’t give up on what we're trying to do
Kiss me on my shoulder And tell me it's not over I promise to always come home to you Remind me that I'm older To be brave smart, sweet and bolder Don't give up on what we're trying to do Don't count the miles, count the I love you's
Named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011,” Perri earned critical applause and an increasingly fervent fan following with her extraordinary debut, lovestrong. Highlighted by the 5x-platinum-certified smash, “Jar of Hearts,” the album – produced by GRAMMY®-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket) – entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 among the top 5 upon its initial 2011 release, while also proving an unqualified international sensation with top 5 success in Australia and Ireland as well as top 10 sales in Canada and the United Kingdom. What’s more, the official “Jar of Hearts” companion visual has drawn over 340 million views via Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Perri followed lovestrong. with the worldwide hit single, “A Thousand Years,” exclusively featured on Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 & 2– ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS. The track was a multi-format radio favorite, with top 10 airplay at Hot AC and top 25 spins at CHR/Top 40 outlets nationwide. “A Thousand Years” was of course accompanied by an equally popular companion video, now boasting over 1.1 billion individual views via YouTube alone.
HEAD OR HEART, Perri’s acclaimed second album, arrived in 2014, highlighted by the RIAA 2X platinum-certified single, “Human.” Hailed by Billboard as a “delicate alt-pop ballad that should delight supporters of (Perri’s) breakthrough single ‘Jar of Hearts,’” the track proved another colossal hit for Perri, lighting up the Top 10 at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, while also ascending to Top 10 status on the iTunes Store. In addition, the “Human” companion video proved a true online phenomenon, now with close to 186 million views on Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Christina recently released a brand new album, songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs, on January 17th via Elektra Records. The release was timed with her daughter Carmella’s first birthday. The album sees Perri performing a number of timeless standards alongside beloved Disney favorites and a brand new version of her 7x RIAA platinum-certified classic hit, “a thousand years (lullaby),” in addition to a new original, titled “you mean the whole wide world to me.”
Christina also earned applause as an extraordinary live performer via a series of worldwide headline tours, with sold-out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Other highlights include high-profile TV appearances, festival performances, and treks with Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, and Demi Lovato, as well as “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too” co-headline tour alongside Colbie Caillat.
Lyrics: All my life you know I haven't been very love strong There's been so many fights that I've fought And I've never won So I decided that I should just give up On trying to right your wrongs And word on the street is that she did to you What you did to me
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Bang bang bang boy You're going down down down boy To the ground Where you left my heart to bleed Bang, she shot you Karma tastes so Bang bang bang boy You're going down down down boy To the ground Where you left my heart to bleed Bang, she shot you Karma tastes so sweet
So unfortunately for girls like me There are more like you Bending and breaking the rules that we're making exceptions to But how does it feel To swim in your own tears You lied and you lied and I died and I died And now you know why
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Bang bang bang boy You're going down down down boy To the ground Where you left my heart to bleed Bang, she shot you, karma tastes so Bang bang bang boy You're going down down down boy To the ground Where you left my heart to bleed Bang, she shot you, Karma tastes so sweet
Bang bang bang boy You're going down down down boy To the ground Where you left my heart to bleed Bang, she shot you Karma tastes so Bang bang bang boy You're going down down down boy To the ground Where you left my heart to bleed Bang, she shot you Karma tastes so Bang bang bang boy You're going down To the ground Oooooo
Named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011,” Perri earned critical applause and an increasingly fervent fan following with her extraordinary debut, lovestrong. Highlighted by the 5x-platinum-certified smash, “Jar of Hearts,” the album – produced by GRAMMY®-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket) – entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 among the top 5 upon its initial 2011 release, while also proving an unqualified international sensation with top 5 success in Australia and Ireland as well as top 10 sales in Canada and the United Kingdom. What’s more, the official “Jar of Hearts” companion visual has drawn over 340 million views via Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Perri followed lovestrong. with the worldwide hit single, “A Thousand Years,” exclusively featured on Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 & 2– ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS. The track was a multi-format radio favorite, with top 10 airplay at Hot AC and top 25 spins at CHR/Top 40 outlets nationwide. “A Thousand Years” was of course accompanied by an equally popular companion video, now boasting over 1.1 billion individual views via YouTube alone.
HEAD OR HEART, Perri’s acclaimed second album, arrived in 2014, highlighted by the RIAA 2X platinum-certified single, “Human.” Hailed by Billboard as a “delicate alt-pop ballad that should delight supporters of (Perri’s) breakthrough single ‘Jar of Hearts,’” the track proved another colossal hit for Perri, lighting up the Top 10 at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, while also ascending to Top 10 status on the iTunes Store. In addition, the “Human” companion video proved a true online phenomenon, now with close to 186 million views on Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Christina recently released a brand new album, songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs, on January 17th via Elektra Records. The release was timed with her daughter Carmella’s first birthday. The album sees Perri performing a number of timeless standards alongside beloved Disney favorites and a brand new version of her 7x RIAA platinum-certified classic hit, “a thousand years (lullaby),” in addition to a new original, titled “you mean the whole wide world to me.”
Christina also earned applause as an extraordinary live performer via a series of worldwide headline tours, with sold-out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Other highlights include high-profile TV appearances, festival performances, and treks with Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, and Demi Lovato, as well as “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too” co-headline tour alongside Colbie Caillat.
Lyrics: My eyes are so tired They should sleep But they won't They don't They won't let me pass this up
My eyes are stuck open in love They want more of him They need less of this They're everything They're unbelievable
My eyes are lonely and cold They're young And they're old They're looking for a way out And a moment to let you in They want nothing to do with me And only want to do with him They're hungry I'm warning And I'm scared
They won't let me thrive They'll need everything you own Make it all so real By learning to feel What's not really happening What's going on is much more Than I ever hoped for Ever hoped for
And I'd much rather imagine it Than not live it all
Named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011,” Perri earned critical applause and an increasingly fervent fan following with her extraordinary debut, lovestrong. Highlighted by the 5x-platinum-certified smash, “Jar of Hearts,” the album – produced by GRAMMY®-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket) – entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 among the top 5 upon its initial 2011 release, while also proving an unqualified international sensation with top 5 success in Australia and Ireland as well as top 10 sales in Canada and the United Kingdom. What’s more, the official “Jar of Hearts” companion visual has drawn over 340 million views via Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Perri followed lovestrong. with the worldwide hit single, “A Thousand Years,” exclusively featured on Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 & 2– ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS. The track was a multi-format radio favorite, with top 10 airplay at Hot AC and top 25 spins at CHR/Top 40 outlets nationwide. “A Thousand Years” was of course accompanied by an equally popular companion video, now boasting over 1.1 billion individual views via YouTube alone.
HEAD OR HEART, Perri’s acclaimed second album, arrived in 2014, highlighted by the RIAA 2X platinum-certified single, “Human.” Hailed by Billboard as a “delicate alt-pop ballad that should delight supporters of (Perri’s) breakthrough single ‘Jar of Hearts,’” the track proved another colossal hit for Perri, lighting up the Top 10 at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, while also ascending to Top 10 status on the iTunes Store. In addition, the “Human” companion video proved a true online phenomenon, now with close to 186 million views on Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Christina recently released a brand new album, songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs, on January 17th via Elektra Records. The release was timed with her daughter Carmella’s first birthday. The album sees Perri performing a number of timeless standards alongside beloved Disney favorites and a brand new version of her 7x RIAA platinum-certified classic hit, “a thousand years (lullaby),” in addition to a new original, titled “you mean the whole wide world to me.”
Christina also earned applause as an extraordinary live performer via a series of worldwide headline tours, with sold-out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Other highlights include high-profile TV appearances, festival performances, and treks with Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, and Demi Lovato, as well as “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too” co-headline tour alongside Colbie Caillat.
Lyrics: And I've been meaning to say this to you My heart isn't black + blue anymore And your words don't mean a thing When they're sung in vain
Maybe I was wrong I only remember feeling so alone
This isn't where I meant to lay down But you dug this grave fits me perfectly And if you're asking if I'm over love You're a fool to believe That you gave me some
And it's been raining here Like it never should and I can't help believe It's because you're coming And if a child wants to run away, And if a child wants to hide Well don't come following her fantasy cause You might be surprised She'll run right back inside
Maybe I was wrong I only remember feeling so alone
This isn't where I meant to lay down But you dug this grave fits me perfectly And if you're asking if I'm over love You're a fool to believe Fool to believe Fool to believe
This isn't where I meant to lay down But you dug this grave fits me perfectly And if you're asking if I'm over love You're a fool to believe That you gave me some
This isn't where I meant to lay down But you dug this grave fits me perfectly And if you're asking if I'm over love You're a fool You're a fool to believe That you gave me some
Named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011,” Perri earned critical applause and an increasingly fervent fan following with her extraordinary debut, lovestrong. Highlighted by the 5x-platinum-certified smash, “Jar of Hearts,” the album – produced by GRAMMY®-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket) – entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 among the top 5 upon its initial 2011 release, while also proving an unqualified international sensation with top 5 success in Australia and Ireland as well as top 10 sales in Canada and the United Kingdom. What’s more, the official “Jar of Hearts” companion visual has drawn over 340 million views via Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Perri followed lovestrong. with the worldwide hit single, “A Thousand Years,” exclusively featured on Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 & 2– ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS. The track was a multi-format radio favorite, with top 10 airplay at Hot AC and top 25 spins at CHR/Top 40 outlets nationwide. “A Thousand Years” was of course accompanied by an equally popular companion video, now boasting over 1.1 billion individual views via YouTube alone.
HEAD OR HEART, Perri’s acclaimed second album, arrived in 2014, highlighted by the RIAA 2X platinum-certified single, “Human.” Hailed by Billboard as a “delicate alt-pop ballad that should delight supporters of (Perri’s) breakthrough single ‘Jar of Hearts,’” the track proved another colossal hit for Perri, lighting up the Top 10 at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, while also ascending to Top 10 status on the iTunes Store. In addition, the “Human” companion video proved a true online phenomenon, now with close to 186 million views on Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Christina recently released a brand new album, songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs, on January 17th via Elektra Records. The release was timed with her daughter Carmella’s first birthday. The album sees Perri performing a number of timeless standards alongside beloved Disney favorites and a brand new version of her 7x RIAA platinum-certified classic hit, “a thousand years (lullaby),” in addition to a new original, titled “you mean the whole wide world to me.”
Christina also earned applause as an extraordinary live performer via a series of worldwide headline tours, with sold-out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Other highlights include high-profile TV appearances, festival performances, and treks with Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, and Demi Lovato, as well as “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too” co-headline tour alongside Colbie Caillat.
Lyrics: The sun is filling up the room And I can hear you dreaming Do you feel the way I do right now
I wish we would just give up 'Cause the best part is falling Call it anything but love
And I will make sure to keep my distance Say I love you when you're not listening And how long can we keep this up
Please don't stand so close to me I'm having trouble breathing I'm afraid of what you'll see Right now
I'll give you everything I am All my broken heartbeats Until I know you'll understand
And I will make sure to keep my distance Say I love you when you're not listening And how long can we keep this up
I keep waiting For you to take me You keep waiting To save what we have
I will make sure to keep my distance Say I love you when you're not listening And how long can we keep this up
Make sure to keep my distance Say I love you when you're not listening How long 'til we call this love love
Named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011,” Perri earned critical applause and an increasingly fervent fan following with her extraordinary debut, lovestrong. Highlighted by the 5x-platinum-certified smash, “Jar of Hearts,” the album – produced by GRAMMY®-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket) – entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 among the top 5 upon its initial 2011 release, while also proving an unqualified international sensation with top 5 success in Australia and Ireland as well as top 10 sales in Canada and the United Kingdom. What’s more, the official “Jar of Hearts” companion visual has drawn over 340 million views via Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Perri followed lovestrong. with the worldwide hit single, “A Thousand Years,” exclusively featured on Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 & 2– ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS. The track was a multi-format radio favorite, with top 10 airplay at Hot AC and top 25 spins at CHR/Top 40 outlets nationwide. “A Thousand Years” was of course accompanied by an equally popular companion video, now boasting over 1.1 billion individual views via YouTube alone.
HEAD OR HEART, Perri’s acclaimed second album, arrived in 2014, highlighted by the RIAA 2X platinum-certified single, “Human.” Hailed by Billboard as a “delicate alt-pop ballad that should delight supporters of (Perri’s) breakthrough single ‘Jar of Hearts,’” the track proved another colossal hit for Perri, lighting up the Top 10 at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, while also ascending to Top 10 status on the iTunes Store. In addition, the “Human” companion video proved a true online phenomenon, now with close to 186 million views on Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Christina recently released a brand new album, songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs, on January 17th via Elektra Records. The release was timed with her daughter Carmella’s first birthday. The album sees Perri performing a number of timeless standards alongside beloved Disney favorites and a brand new version of her 7x RIAA platinum-certified classic hit, “a thousand years (lullaby),” in addition to a new original, titled “you mean the whole wide world to me.”
Christina also earned applause as an extraordinary live performer via a series of worldwide headline tours, with sold-out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Other highlights include high-profile TV appearances, festival performances, and treks with Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, and Demi Lovato, as well as “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too” co-headline tour alongside Colbie Caillat.
Lyrics: Wait a minute I don’t want you to know It’s the only way that I might grow A secret’s safe behind a pretty smile And it’s mine, mine, mine...
What’s with all the late-night liquored phone calls? I don’t think your lover likes me at all A secret's safe behind a pretty smile But it's mine, mine, mine...
What, what might you do To find out why I can’t love you I can’t love you
And who said it was cool To be asking me these questions Your who what and when where and why Are making my head spin And when was it an option to put your lips upon my lips And how did this happen and Why are you laughing and how do I get back together again
What, what might you do What, what might you do To find out why To find out why I can’t love you I can’t love you I can’t love you
Named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011,” Perri earned critical applause and an increasingly fervent fan following with her extraordinary debut, lovestrong. Highlighted by the 5x-platinum-certified smash, “Jar of Hearts,” the album – produced by GRAMMY®-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket) – entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 among the top 5 upon its initial 2011 release, while also proving an unqualified international sensation with top 5 success in Australia and Ireland as well as top 10 sales in Canada and the United Kingdom. What’s more, the official “Jar of Hearts” companion visual has drawn over 340 million views via Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Perri followed lovestrong. with the worldwide hit single, “A Thousand Years,” exclusively featured on Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 & 2– ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS. The track was a multi-format radio favorite, with top 10 airplay at Hot AC and top 25 spins at CHR/Top 40 outlets nationwide. “A Thousand Years” was of course accompanied by an equally popular companion video, now boasting over 1.1 billion individual views via YouTube alone.
HEAD OR HEART, Perri’s acclaimed second album, arrived in 2014, highlighted by the RIAA 2X platinum-certified single, “Human.” Hailed by Billboard as a “delicate alt-pop ballad that should delight supporters of (Perri’s) breakthrough single ‘Jar of Hearts,’” the track proved another colossal hit for Perri, lighting up the Top 10 at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, while also ascending to Top 10 status on the iTunes Store. In addition, the “Human” companion video proved a true online phenomenon, now with close to 186 million views on Perri’s official YouTube channel.
Christina recently released a brand new album, songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs, on January 17th via Elektra Records. The release was timed with her daughter Carmella’s first birthday. The album sees Perri performing a number of timeless standards alongside beloved Disney favorites and a brand new version of her 7x RIAA platinum-certified classic hit, “a thousand years (lullaby),” in addition to a new original, titled “you mean the whole wide world to me.”
Christina also earned applause as an extraordinary live performer via a series of worldwide headline tours, with sold-out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Other highlights include high-profile TV appearances, festival performances, and treks with Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, and Demi Lovato, as well as “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too” co-headline tour alongside Colbie Caillat.