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."
Sad Song
Christina Perri Lyrics
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Gonna make it really long
So everyone can see
That I'm very unhappy
I wish I wasn't always wrong
I wish it wasn't always alone
The finger that you're pointing
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, 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
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, don't let me go
Just let me know that growing up goes slow.
If all the rules are 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 the love we made.
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 I can slip and fall
And you won't let me go just to 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
The Christina Perri song "Sad Song" is a heart-wrenching ballad that touches on themes of loneliness, regret, and growing up. The lyrics express the singer's desire to write a long, sad song to express her unhappiness, to convey the pain of always feeling wrong and alone, and of having her mistakes and shortcomings pointed out to her. She apologizes for not being as mature as she wants to be, and for not being able to save her relationship.
Throughout the song, she questions what her parents would say if they knew how much she cries, while also expressing her fear of being alone after the party is over. She acknowledges that she lacks the emotional maturity to handle her situation, and that she wishes growing up weren't such a slow and painful process. The bridge speaks of the difficulties of starting over and the fear of never finding love again.
Overall, "Sad Song" is a poignant and raw exploration of the loneliness and pain that can come with growing up, and the ways in which we struggle to make sense of and handle those feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I'm gonna write a sad song
I'm feeling hurt and want to express it through music.
Gonna make it really long
I want to express all of my emotions and let it all out.
So everyone can see
I want others to know how I feel and relate to me.
That I'm very unhappy
I'm feeling sad and need to let it out.
I wish I wasn't always wrong
I'm tired of making mistakes and feeling like a failure.
I wish it wasn't always alone
I'm feeling isolated and craving companionship.
The finger that you're pointing
I feel like I'm being blamed for something.
Has knocked me on my knees
It's emotionally upsetting and difficult to deal with.
And all you need to know is I'm so sorry
I feel guilty about something and want to make things right.
It's not like me
My behavior is uncharacteristic and I'm not sure why I'm acting this way.
It's maturity that I'm lacking
I recognize that I still have some growing up to do and need to work on myself.
So don't, don't let me go
I need someone to support and stand by me during this difficult time.
Just let me know that growing up goes slow.
Change and growth take time, and I need patience and understanding from others.
If all the rules are meant to bend
I'm feeling confused and uncertain about what's expected of me.
And you swore you were my friend
I feel let down and betrayed by someone I thought was close to me.
Now I have to start all over again
I'm feeling lost and unsure of where to go from here.
'Cause no one's going to take your place
I still miss and yearn for someone who is no longer in my life.
And I'm scared I'll never save
I'm anxious and fearful about what the future holds.
All the pieces of the love we made.
I'm struggling to move on from a past relationship and let go of the feelings.
And you won't let me go just to let me know
I need someone to stick by me and reassure me that things will be okay.
That growing up goes slow.
It takes time to mature and develop as a person, and I need some guidance and support along the way.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTINA PERRI
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@piliirobless
Today I'm gonna write a sad song
Gonna make it really long
So everyone can see
That I'm very unhappy
I wish I wasn't always wrong
I wish it wasn't always alone
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, 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
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, don't let me go
Just let me know that growing up goes slow.
If all the rules are 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 the love we made.
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 I can slip and fall
And you won't let me go just to 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
@codywalker4729
This album was like a warm hug from someone who cares when I bought it on high school
@marinagolts6699
This song is so great! I have been listening to it over and over again, it’s just so touching the song. I love it!
@marinagolts6699
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@setayeshmadfam7501
this song is so special for me , I cried a lot with this song . everytime I cried her voice was the only voice I heard and made me feel like I'm not alone love this song so much❤❤❤❤🐧
@kaylene_gramps_medina_307
I have really bad anxiety and when I'm really anxious I play her music and she calms me down. Her voice calms me down. Doesn't matter song
@NicolasPetrosLanning
"So that everyone can see I am unhappy" so meaningful
@plutoxxx2506
This is vv helpful cause this is exactly how I feel since I got approved for a new apt n moving out for the first time, this song is simply delicate and fragile I appreciate it 🥰💕🍄💖
@damonlopez2197
This might be my favorite song on this album, and that's saying a lot!
@bucamarie
I like the song Mine:)
@angelaperri19
Happiest Birthday Christina!
You've been my ultimate love and my first idol, I love you since 5 years now and I remember i used to be extremely mad about you, my friends used to call me Jr. Perri and whenever I had to do something i always remember you, i've planned to get a tattoo of ur name when I get older, in my room and everywhere and everyday, there was you. I used to listen to your songs everyday and I remember listening to jar of hearts and cry because of my first break up and so many beautiful memories with thousand years and still I listen to your songs and feel so nostalgic and good too cause i was so determined to love you that I learnt the lyrics of all your songs by heart 😁 ofc i miss you on tours, ur sad songs, interviews and albums but i feel so good and happy seeing you happy with your family, Carmella and Paul. I do miss the old you when you used to act crazy and funny like your videos with keltie on her old channel on YouTube and so much more but it's okay cause you are really happy with your family. You are my favorite person and i love you so much. I promise and I'm sure I'll meet you one day and tell you all this. You're doing so great, I'm so proud that i love somebody like you the most. I'm grateful, I wish there are more people like you on this planet. Can't wait for new music! Love you 3000, a heart is nothing if it's not beating right? You are the beats to my heart.❤