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."
you've got a friend in me
Christina Perri Lyrics
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You got a friend in me
When the road looks rough ahead
And you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed
You just remember what your old pal said
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You've got troubles, I got 'em too
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
We stick together and see it through
'Cause you've got a friend in me
Yeah you've got a friend in me
Some other folks might be
A little bit smarter than I am
Bigger and stronger too
But none of them will ever love you
The way I do
It's me and you
And as the years go by
Our friendship will never die
You're gonna see it's our destiny
You've got a friend in me
Yeah you've got a friend in me
The lyrics to Christina Perri's "You've Got a Friend in Me" seem to carry a profound message of companionship, fostering a feeling of comfort and assurance when things get tough. The song is a reflection of a deep friendship, the kind that stands the test of time, distance and challenges of life. It suggests that the bonding between two friends is unshakable, and while they may be different from one another, their love and commitment to the relationship will always remain constant. Even in tough times, the friend being addressed should not worry because they are not alone, as their confidant is only a call away.
The song also points out that real friendship is not about intelligence or physical prowess, but about unconditional love and unwavering support. The lyrics suggest that friends do not need to have an equal measure of strength or talents because they have something way more important – the ability to provide emotional support when needed. Even though there may be more capable people in the world, the friend being addressed should always know that no one else can love them like the singer does.
In essence, Christina Perri's You've Got a Friend in Me lyrics are a reminder that true friendship transcends distance, time, and physical abilities. It emphasizes that in the journey of life, we all need someone to lean on, and genuine friends are willing to walk with us through thick and thin. The song conveys a powerful emotional message that speaks to the deepest longings of the human heart, reminding us that companionship is the glue that binds us together.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a friend in me
I will always be there for you
You got a friend in me
There's no need to go through things alone
When the road looks rough ahead
When times get tough and it seems like there's no way out
And you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed
When you're feeling far away from comfort and security
You just remember what your old pal said
Remember that I'm here for you and have your back
You've got a friend in me
I will never abandon or betray you
You've got a friend in me
I am a constant friend, always ready to help
You've got troubles, I got 'em too
I understand your problems and can relate to them
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
I will go to great lengths to help you
We stick together and see it through
We will work as a team to overcome obstacles
'Cause you've got a friend in me
Our friendship is the foundation to get through anything
Some other folks might be
Others may seem more impressive
A little bit smarter than I am
More intelligent than me
Bigger and stronger too
More physically impressive than me
But none of them will ever love you
No one will care for you as much as I do
The way I do
My love for you is unique and special
It's me and you
Our bond is unstoppable
And as the years go by
Our friendship will only grow stronger
Our friendship will never die
Our connection will last a lifetime
You're gonna see it's our destiny
We were meant to be friends
You've got a friend in me
I will always be your loyal friend
Yeah you've got a friend in me
Our friendship is unbreakable
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Written by: Randy Newman
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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