Perri grew up in Bensalem, Pennsylvania (a suburb of Philadelphia) with her older brother, Nick Perri, who formerly played guitar with Shinedown, among other artists. She attended Archbishop Ryan High School, and at age 16 taught herself how to play guitar by watching a videotape of Shannon Hoon from the group Blind Melon performing on VH1.
On her 21st birthday, Perri moved to Los Angeles. Later that year she got married and began to produce music videos. She divorced 18 months later and moved back to Philadelphia toward the end of 2009. During this time, she wrote her first song, "Jar of Hearts." She moved back to Los Angeles, where she spent her time waitressing at the Melrose Cafe during the day and recording music at night.
Perri's song "Jar of Hearts" was featured on "So You Think You Can Dance" during the June 30, 2010 broadcast. The song was featured in a performance by Billy Bell and Kathryn McCormick. Perri's friend Keltie Colleen passed the song to show choreographer Stacey Tookey, and later Perri and Colleen watched the performance in the audience. Following its exposure on the show, "Jar of Hearts" sold 48,000 digital copies, debuting on the Billboard Hot 100 at #63 and reaching #28 on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs. Within a month, it sold more than 100,000 copies. Then, her music video for "Jar of Hearts" landed on the VH1 top 20 music video countdown.
Shortly after, Perri made her debut on national day time and prime time television, performing the song live on the July 10, 2010 episode of "The Early Show" on CBS as well as the July 15, 2010 episode of "So You Think You Can Dance." Perri signed a deal with Atlantic Records in July 2010. Perri recorded a five-single EP named "The Ocean Way Sessions," recorded live and released in November 2010.
Perri's debut album is titled "Lovestrong" and was released on May 10, 2011. It followed the release of its lead single, "Arms."
I Like You
Christina Perri Lyrics
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When you stay
You make me feel like it's all
Okay
And now I know that the sun
Will only shine
When the clouds go away
Cause thats how you make me feel
And you're like a little piece of candy
On my tongue
You're so much
Fun
And i flip like a butterfly
With one look in your eyes
Thats how you make me feel
Thats how you make me feel tonight
And I think I like you
And I think you like me too
Lets keep dreaming and wishing
This way
Growups don't take enough time
To play
Love, and so, it matters at the end of the day
That's how you make me feel
Thank you for making me feel this way
And I think I like you
And I think you like me too
In Christina Perri's song "I Like You," she describes the feeling of falling in love with someone and how they make her feel. The first two verses describe the way that this person makes her feel like everything will be okay, and that they bring a little piece of heaven and sweetness into her life. The imagery used in the song, such as the sun shining after the clouds go away and candy on her tongue, suggests that this person brings light and happiness into her life.
As the song progresses, she admits that she thinks she likes this person and believes that they like her too. She invites them to keep dreaming and playing together, suggesting that their love and happiness together is more important than what society expects of them as adults. The repeated phrase "Thats how you make me feel," emphasizes the importance of this person in her life and how they make her feel loved and happy.
Overall, "I Like You" is a sweet and simple song about falling in love and the joy that it can bring into your life. It's a reminder that sometimes the simplest things, like a little bit of sunshine or candy, can bring the most happiness when they come from someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like a little piece of heaven
Being with you feels like being in heaven
When you stay
When you're with me
You make me feel like it's all okay
Being with you makes everything feel okay
And now I know that the sun
I understand now
Will only shine
Things will only be good
When the clouds go away
When the bad times are gone
Cause that's how you make me feel
You make me feel better
That's how you make me feel today
You make me feel good today
And you're like a little piece of candy
You're small and sweet like candy
On my tongue
Being with you feels good
You're so much fun
You're fun to be around
And I flip like a butterfly
You make me feel jittery and excited
With one look in your eyes
Just looking at you is enough to make me happy
That's how you make me feel
You make me feel happy
That's how you make me feel tonight
You make me feel happy tonight
And I think I like you
I think I have feelings for you
And I think you like me too
I think you feel the same way about me
Let's keep dreaming and wishing
Let's keep hoping for the best
This way
In this way
Grown-ups don't take enough time to play
Adults don't have enough fun
Love, and so, it matters at the end of the day
Love is important at the end of the day, so we should cherish it
That's how you make me feel
You make me feel happy
Thank you for making me feel this way
Thank you for making me happy
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maria Zogogianni
I Like You
It's like a little piece of heaven
When you stay
You make me feel like it's all
Okay
And now I know that the sun
Will only shine
When the clouds go away
Cause that's how you make me feel
That's how you make me feel today
And you're like a little piece of candy
On my tongue
You're so much fun
And I flip like a butterfly
With one look in your eyes
That's how you make me feel
That's how you make me feel tonight
And I think I like you
And I think you like me too
Let's keep dreaming and wishing
This way
Growups don't take enough time to play
Love, and so, it matters at the end of the day
That's how you make me feel
Thank you for making me feel this way
And I think I like you
And I think you like me too
tropicwave1
I Like You
Christina Perri
It's like a little piece of heaven
When you stay
You make me feel like it's all
Okay
And now I know that the sun
Will only shine
When the clouds go away
Cause thats how you make me feel
Thats how you make me feel today
And you're like a little piece of candy
On my tongue
You're so much
Fun
And i flip like a butterfly
With one look in your eyes
Thats how you make me feel
Thats how you make me feel tonight
And I think I like you
And I think you like me too
Lets keep dreaming and wishing
This way
Growups don't take enough time
To play
Love, and so, it matters at the end of the day
That's how you make me feel
Thank you for making me feel this way
And I think I like you
And I think you like me too
Writer(s): Christina Perri
Kwame Alexander
I would absolutely love a studio version of this song. I'm sure I'm not alone on this, lol. :)
kiaurii
Mister Kwamé just a question, it's alright if yes, are you gay?
SaroPoncho
Yes :')
Kwame Alexander
@kiaurii yes I’m gay lol.
Ambar Gonzalez
This is my favorite song of hers!! She should make a studio version of this song and add it in her next album!!!
Francine Miller
LOVE this one!!! This needs to be on your album FOR SURE!!! It's gonna be HUGE!!!!
Robyn Ormond
You're amazing. Really good guitarist, such a beautiful voice and an amazing song. You're so talented
football channel
Hello 👋.After 10 years
JAZJ
Christina, just wanted to say I enjoy this song very much. Your voice is very soothing and it gives me a sense of inner joy and peace. Thank you :)
Maria Zogogianni
I Like You
It's like a little piece of heaven
When you stay
You make me feel like it's all
Okay
And now I know that the sun
Will only shine
When the clouds go away
Cause that's how you make me feel
That's how you make me feel today
And you're like a little piece of candy
On my tongue
You're so much fun
And I flip like a butterfly
With one look in your eyes
That's how you make me feel
That's how you make me feel tonight
And I think I like you
And I think you like me too
Let's keep dreaming and wishing
This way
Growups don't take enough time to play
Love, and so, it matters at the end of the day
That's how you make me feel
Thank you for making me feel this way
And I think I like you
And I think you like me too