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."
The Words
Christina Perri Lyrics
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The rest of the world fades from view
And all of the love I see
Please please say you feel it too
And all of the noise I hear inside
Restless and loud, unspoken and wild
And all that you need to say
To make it all go away
It's that you feel the same way too
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
And all of the steps that led me to you
And all of the hell I had you walk through
But I wouldn't trade a day for the chance to say
My love, I'm in love with you
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
I know that we're both afraid
We both made the same mistakes
An open heart is an open wound to you
And in the wind there's a heavy choice
Love has a quiet voice
Still you mind, now I'm yours to choose
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
Let my love be the light that guides you home
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
In Christina Perri's song The Words, the lyrics speak of a love that is strong and powerful. As the lights shine on the subject of the song, the rest of the world fades away, leaving only the love that is present between two people. The singer of the song is trying to encourage the person they love to express their own feelings and emotions, in order to truly solidify the bond that they share. The singer recognizes that love can be frightening, and that it is easy to lose control over it. However, they also understand that the truth should never harm a strong and genuine love, and that speaking the words of love aloud can bring an even deeper level of intimacy to a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
All of the lights land on you
You are the center of attention, the one I want to focus on.
The rest of the world fades from view
You are the only thing that matters in my sight, nothing else seems important anymore.
And all of the love I see
I see all the love in the world reflected in you, and it makes me feel alive and happy.
Please please say you feel it too
I hope that you are feeling the same kind of love that I do, and that you will share it with me.
And all of the noise I hear inside
My mind is filled with so much emotion, thoughts, and feelings that are begging to be shared.
Restless and loud, unspoken and wild
I feel like my love for you is waiting to burst out of me and become real and tangible.
And all that you need to say
Just hearing your feelings for me expressed aloud would make everything better.
To make it all go away
Your words of love can heal any wound, calm any fear, and erase any doubts I might have.
It's that you feel the same way too
Knowing that you share my love would be the greatest gift of all.
And I know
I understand that
The scariest part is letting go
The hardest part of loving someone is opening yourself up, and trusting them with your heart.
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
Love is unpredictable and mysterious, and it's impossible to always know what it's going to do next.
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
No matter what the truth may bring, we can handle it together, because our love is strong enough to endure anything.
So let the words slip out of your mouth
Don't be afraid to speak your feelings aloud, because they are safe with me, and I want to hear them.
And all of the steps that led me to you
Every moment, every experience, and every trial has led me to this perfect moment with you.
And all of the hell I had you walk through
I know I haven't always been easy to love, and I'm sorry for any pain or hardships my actions may have caused you.
But I wouldn't trade a day for the chance to say
Every moment with you is precious to me, and I treasure every opportunity to tell you how much you mean to me.
My love, I'm in love with you
I truly, deeply, and completely love you, from the bottom of my heart.
I know that we're both afraid
I understand that we are both scared of opening ourselves up, and showing each other our true feelings.
We both made the same mistakes
We have both made errors in judgement, and we have both been hurt before.
An open heart is an open wound to you
Being vulnerable is scary and painful, and there is always the risk of getting hurt.
And in the wind there's a heavy choice
There are always difficult decisions to be made, and sometimes it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders.
Love has a quiet voice
Even though love can be a powerful emotion, sometimes it is expressed most effectively through subtle actions and gestures.
Still you mind, now I'm yours to choose
Take a moment to clear your thoughts, and listen to what your heart is telling you. I'm here for you, and I trust you to make the right decision.
Let my love be the light that guides you home
Let my love be a source of comfort and safety for you, leading you towards a happy and fulfilling life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID HARRIS, DAVID HODGES, CHRISTINA PERRI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danieltothmusic
All of the lights land on you
The rest of the world fades from view
And all of the love I see
Please please say you feel it too
And all of the noise I hear inside
Restless and loud, unspoken and wild
And all that you need to say
To make it all go away
Is that you feel the same way too
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can’t control
I promise you the truth can’t hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
And all of the steps that led me to you
And all of the hell I had to walk through
But I wouldn’t trade a day for the chance to say
My love, I’m in love with you
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can’t control
I promise you the truth can’t hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
I know that we’re both afraid
We both made the same mistakes
An open heart is an open wound to you
And in the wind of a heavy choice
Love has a quiet voice
Still your mind, now I’m yours to choose
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
Let my love be the light that guides you home
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can’t control
I promise you the truth can’t hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
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@sholehmahfudin4408
"The Words"
All of the lights land on you
The rest of the world fades from view
And all of the love I see
Please please say you feel it too
And all of the noise I hear inside
Restless and loud, unspoken and wild
And all that you need to say
To make it all go away
Is that you feel the same way too
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can’t control
I promise you the truth can’t hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
And all of the steps that led me to you
And all of the hell I had to walk through
But I wouldn’t trade a day for the chance to say
My love, I’m in love with you
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can’t control
I promise you the truth can’t hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
I know that we’re both afraid
We both made the same mistakes
An open heart is an open wound to you
And in the wind of a heavy choice
Love has a quiet voice
Still your mind, now I’m yours to choose
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
Let my love be the light that guides you home
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can’t control
I promise you the truth can’t hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
@arifrosli3305
LYRICS
All of the lights land on you
The rest of the world fades from view
And all of the love I see
Please please say you feel it too
And all of the noise I hear inside
Restless and loud, unspoken and wild
And all that you need to say
To make it all go away
It's that you feel the same way too
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
And all of the steps that led me to you
And all of the hell I had you walk through
But I wouldn't trade a day for the chance to say
My love, I'm in love with you
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
I know that we're both afraid
We both made the same mistakes
An open heart is an open wound to you
And in the wind there's a heavy choice
Love has a quiet voice
Still you mind, now I'm yours to choose
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
Let my love be the light that guides you home
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
@mikaelascott8011
Christina Perri LITERALLY went thru the ULTIMATE FANGIRL EXPERIENCE
@Neat95Freak
+Mikaela Scott Omg ikr!! I wish i was her!!
@Maazzzo
+Mikaela Scott I genuinely wondered if she wrote this just so she could cast him.
@mikaelascott8011
***** Sounds like something I would
@Maazzzo
Mikaela Scott Me, too. That's why I think she might have! :D
@samanthablakeney7153
I love the way her grin just gets bigger after he hands her the flower bloom. It is a bit cheesy. I imagine that is all I would be able to do if I were to meet him in real life.
@haylieolson3116
The fact that Christina confirmed that this song is about CaptainSwan (Hook and Emma) gives me life
@call.me.rene_uwu2548
OMG!!! Where??? i would love seeing her say it kaajskaks
@haylieolson3116
@@call.me.rene_uwu2548 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tZdxWUdjGM
@call.me.rene_uwu2548
@@haylieolson3116 omg thsnk uuuuuuuu