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."
Miles
Christina Perri Lyrics
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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
I won't make it alone
I need something to hold
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
I promised to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And 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
And how our hearts made it out alive
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
I promised to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Don't count the miles,
Count the "I love you's"
And these are words
I wish you said
But that's not how it went
'Cause you gave up on us in the end
And I won't make it alone
I need something to hold
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
I promised to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
I promised I'd come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Don't count the miles,
Count the "I love you's"
In "Miles," Christina Perri sings about the fear of being alone and seeking comfort in the person she loves. She admits to being scared and needing support to keep going. She asks to be reminded to be brave, smart, sweet, and bolder and not give up on their relationship. Perri emphasizes the importance of counting "I love you's" instead of miles, as love is what truly matters. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the importance of the message.
The lyrics of "Miles" could be interpreted as a love song about two people who have been through a lot and are dealing with the aftermath of some kind of struggle. It could also be interpreted as a song about the fear of failure and the need for support from others to keep pushing forward. Perri's vocals are vulnerable and emotional, adding to the depth of the lyrics.
Overall, "Miles" is a beautiful song that tells a story of resilience and the importance of counting the small things in life. It's a reminder to cherish the people we love and to never give up on what we are trying to achieve.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm scared today
I feel more afraid today than I let on yesterday.
Give me a moment to catch my breath
Please allow me time to recover and regroup.
Hold me every second left
Show me affection and support for the time we have left together.
Proud of me
The only sentiment I need from you is admiration and encouragement.
Look at me and love
What you see
Please accept me for who I am and love me unconditionally.
I won't make it alone
I need something to hold
I can't make it through this on my own, I need support and companionship.
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
Show me affection and offer reassurance that our relationship is not ending.
I promised to always come home to you
I pledged to return to you, despite any obstacles or struggles we may face.
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
Encourage me to be bold, intelligent, and sweet as I age.
Don't give up on what we're trying to do
Let's not abandon our goals and dreams for the future.
Don't count the miles,
Count the "I love you's"
Instead of dwelling on distance, let's focus on expressing our love for each other.
We made it out
And all the other people are asking how
This doesn't even sound like truth
To grow from a bruise
We've persevered and triumphed over adversity, which surprises others and helped us grow as individuals.
But one day we will realize
How hard it was, how hard we tried
And how our hearts made it out alive
Someday, we'll acknowledge how much effort and resilience we put in, and how our love helped us survive.
And these are words
I wish you said
But that's not how it went
'Cause you gave up on us in the end
I regret that you never expressed these sentiments, but I know our relationship ended due to your choice to leave.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTINA PERRI, DAVID HODGES, GREGORY KURSTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Momen ul alam
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
Tell me it's not over
I promised to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And 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
And how our hearts made it out alive
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
I promised to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Don't count the miles,
Count the "I love you's"
And these are words
I wish you said
But that's not how it went
'Cause you gave up on us in the end
And I won't make it alone
I need something to hold
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
I promised to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
I promised I'd come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Don't count the miles,
Count the "I love you's"
Pili Robles
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
Tell me it's not over
I promised to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And 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
And how our hearts made it out alive
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
I promised to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Don't count the miles,
Count the "I love you's"
And these are words
I wish you said
But that's not how it went
'Cause you gave up on us in the end
And I won't make it alone
I need something to hold
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
I promised to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Kiss me on my shoulder
Tell me it's not over
I promised I'd come home to you
Remind me that I'm older
To be brave smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Don't count the miles,
Count the "I love you's"
Angela Perri
It's been so long and how I still remember every line of all these songs
JGSH
@CollaxUpload Omg I know right!!! She talks about her "pure, deep, beautiful love" for Christina like no you're obsessed
CollaxUpload
ngl Angela Perri you kinda are a bit of creep sending the same comment to the 10 anniversary videos idk if your doing for attention or is it because your a crazy fan that send the same comments to her videos.
Angela Perri
Christina Perri?!
Angela Perri
@alyssa geline whattttt howww
alyssa geline
this is so random but fun fact, my classmate in my grade is related to christina
Michael L
Unforgettable. Truly a wonderful voice in every aspect.
IBEX NarrysProduction
Me encata tu voz y tu musica, ahora mismo eres mi preferida....
Jesse Jacobo
Lo sieto Ella esta en cielo
PicoSerg
I have been a fan of the songs of Christina for a thousand years, I will be a fan for a thousand more.