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."
remember me
Christina Perri Lyrics
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Remember me, don't let it make you cry
Forever, if I'm far away, I hold you in my heart
I sing a secret song to you each night we are apart
Remember me, though I have to travel far
Remember me each time you hear a sad guitar
Know that I'm with you, the only way that I can be
Until you're in my arms again, remember me
âRemember Meâ is a touching song by Christina Perri that is sung in tribute to a departed loved one. It speaks of the unbreakable bond that exists between family members and loved ones even in times of separation. The opening line of the song sets the tone for the entire ballad, âRemember me though I have to say goodbyeâ, suggesting that she could be leaving but her memory will always remain with those she is leaving behind.
Perri goes on to sing âeach night we are apart, I sing a secret song to youâ, which reveals the deep emotional connection she shares with the person she is addressing in the song. The line expresses the emotional pain that comes with missing a loved one and how that feeling never truly goes away. The song carries a hopeful tone despite the sorrowful subject matter. The singer promises to never forget the love shared between them, and the possibility of being reunited gives her great comfort.
In the chorus, Perri states that she will be with the person she is addressing in the song, in her heart even though she may be far away. She reminds them that she is only a song away and ends with the line âuntil youâre in my arms again, remember meâ, a heartfelt plea for them to never forget the feelings they shared. Overall, âRemember Meâ is a touching tribute, which reminds listeners of the eternal love and the powerful connection shared between family members and loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember me, though I have to say goodbye
Even though I have to leave, please do not forget about me.
Remember me, don't let it make you cry
My departure might be emotional, but I do not want you to be sad.
Forever, if I'm far away, I hold you in my heart
Even if I am distant, I will always cherish you in my heart.
I sing a secret song to you each night we are apart
To stay connected, I sing a private tune to you every night while we are separated.
Remember me, though I have to travel far
Even though I have to embark on a long journey, always keep me in mind.
Remember me each time you hear a sad guitar
When you come across a melancholy guitar melody, think of me.
Know that I'm with you, the only way that I can be
I am unable to be physically present with you, but please know that I am with you metaphorically.
Until you're in my arms again, remember me
Until we reunite and I can embrace you once more, please keep me in your thoughts.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yousaf
on A Thousand Years, Pt. 2 (Feat. Steve Kazee) - www.SongsLover.pk
Nice song
Lerato
on A Thousand Years
i don't know why but it's like the more i listen to this song it moves something in my heart and it relates to my life somehow and all i can say is that Christina Perri is amazing and i will always love her forever