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 mean the whole wide world to me
Christina Perri Lyrics
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Darling you are sweeter than I ever dreamed
Darling you make me believe in make believe
Darling you mean the whole wide world to me
What do I do with all this love for you?
It's so much more than I ever knew
Baby girl, it's bigger than the whole wide world
Darling you mean the whole wide world to me
Darling you light up everyone you meet
With a smile you give away so easily
Darling you mean the whole wide world to me
What do I do with all this love for you?
It's so much more than I ever knew
What do I do with how I feel inside?
If you ever wonder how much I
Love you girl, it's bigger than the whole wide world
It's bigger than the whole wide world
In Christina Perri's song "You Mean the Whole Wide World to Me," the lyrics express a deep and profound love for someone. The singer addresses their lover as "darling" throughout the song, emphasizing the affection and adoration they have for them. The repeated line, "Darling you mean the whole wide world to me," showcases the significance and importance this person holds in the singer's life.
The lyrics convey a sense of awe and amazement at the impact this person has had on the singer's life. They describe their lover as sweeter than they ever dreamed, indicating that this relationship has surpassed their expectations. The phrase "make me believe in make believe" suggests that this person has brought a level of magic and wonder into the singer's life, making everything feel possible.
The chorus asks what the singer should do with all the love they have for this person, expressing that it goes beyond anything they could have imagined. It describes this love as bigger than the whole wide world, emphasizing its vastness and magnitude. The second verse continues to highlight the positive qualities of the lover, mentioning how they light up everyone they meet and have a contagious smile.
Overall, "You Mean the Whole Wide World to Me" captures the depth of love and admiration that the singer feels for their significant other. It portrays a sense of wonder, amazement, and gratitude for the impact this person has had on their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling you mean the whole wide world to me
My love for you is vast and all-encompassing
Darling you are sweeter than I ever dreamed
You surpass even my wildest imagination of sweetness
Darling you make me believe in make believe
You inspire me to embrace imagination and fantasy
Darling you mean the whole wide world to me
My love for you is immeasurable and endless
What do I do with all this love for you?
How do I handle the overwhelming intensity of my love for you?
It's so much more than I ever knew
My love for you exceeds any expectations or prior understanding
Baby girl, it's bigger than the whole wide world
My love surpasses the magnitude of the entire world
Darling you light up everyone you meet
Your presence brings joy and brightness to everyone you encounter
With a smile you give away so easily
Your warm and effortless smile affects others positively
Darling you mean the whole wide world to me
You hold unparalleled importance and significance in my life
What do I do with how I feel inside?
How can I express and handle the intensity of my emotions?
If you ever wonder how much I
In case you ever question the depth of my
Love you girl, it's bigger than the whole wide world
Love for you, it transcends the vastness of the world
It's bigger than the whole wide world
My love expands beyond the boundaries of the entire world
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christina Judith Perri, David Hall Hodges
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