Jar of Hearts

Christina Perri

About Jar of Hearts

"Jar of Hearts" is the debut single by American singer Christina Perri. The song was released onto iTunes July 27, 2010, a week after its debut on So You Think You Can Dance. The song was included on Perri's debut EP, The Ocean Way Sessions (2010), and appeared on Perri's debut studio album, Lovestrong (2011). The song was co-written by Perri, Drew Lawrence, and Barrett Yeretsian. Perri drew inspiration for the song from a real-life experience with a love interest who wanted to rekindle a broken relationship. After its debut, the song was released onto iTunes where it later rose to the Top 20 spot in one week. Perri was unsigned at the time of the song release, which created a lot of discussion between critics who favored the song. The song charted on multiple charts in both the United States and Canada at numbers 17 and 21 respectively. The song sold a total of 47,500 downloads in its opening week. In 2011, it was released in the UK and peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It spent 31 weeks in the Top 40 and 48 weeks in the Top 75. It was later certified Platinum after shipping 600,000 copies. It was the 11th best selling single of 2011 in the UK. 


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I know I can't take one more step towards you
'Cause all that's waiting is regret
Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore
You lost the love I loved the most

I learned to live, half alive
And now you want me one more time

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?

I hear you're asking all around
If I am anywhere to be found
But I have grown too strong
To ever fall back in your arms

I've learned to live, half alive
And now you want me one more time

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?

It took so long just to feel alright
Remember how to put back the light in my eyes
I wish I had missed the first time that we kissed
'Cause you broke all your promises
And now you're back
You don't get to get me back

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
Don't come back for me
Don't come back at all

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
Tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
Don't come back for me
Don't come back at all

Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?

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Christina Perri

Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Philadelphia. Her song "Jar of Hearts" charted in the United States after it was featured on the Fox television show So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. Rolling Stone named her the "Band of the Week" on October 26, 2010. On May 10, 2011, Perri's "Jar of Hearts" was featured in the "Prom Night" episode of Fox musical series Glee; the following month, it was featured in the episode "Dance Amongst Daggers" of ABC Family drama Switched at Birth. Perri recorded the song "A Thousand Years" for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (2011) and it appears on the accompanying soundtrack. more »

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Written by: Barrett Noubar Yeretsian, Christina Judith Perri, Drew Lawrence

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20 facts about this song

Basic Information
"Jar of Hearts" is a song by American singer Christina Perri. - It was released as a single in July 2010. - The song was featured on Perri's debut studio album, "Lovestrong."
Song Creation
Perri wrote the song with Drew Lawrence and Barrett Yeretsian. - It was Perri's first song to chart, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Inspiration
"Jar of Hearts" was written about a real-life experience Perri had with an ex-boyfriend.
Popularity & Recognition
It gained significant attention after being used on the television show "So You Think You Can Dance." - The song has been certified quadruple Platinum by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA). - In the UK, "Jar of Hearts" reached number three on the Singles Chart and was ranked the eleventh best-selling single of 2011.
Music Video and Performance
The official music video, directed by Jay Martin, was released on YouTube on September 13, 2010. - The song became a popular choice for contestants to cover on various singing competition reality shows, like American Idol and The Voice.
Critical Response
Many music critics positively reviewed the song, complimenting Perri's vocals and the song's lyrical content. - The raw emotional impact of the song has also been highly praised.
Cover Versions
Several artists have made cover versions of "Jar of Hearts," including Boyce Avenue and Sam Tsui.
Awards and Nominations
Although the song did not win any major awards, it has been recognized as a significant part in launching Perri's career. It also received a nomination for Choice Music: Break-Up Song at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards.
Release Date
"Jar of Hearts" was released on July 27, 2010, as the lead single from her debut EP, "The Ocean Way Sessions", and later appeared on her debut album, "Lovestrong".
Inspiration
Christina Perri wrote "Jar of Hearts" about a real person from her past who wanted to reenter her life after causing her much heartache.
Composition
Perri co-wrote the song with Drew Lawrence and Barrett Yeretsian. It is set in the key of C minor.
Popularity
The song gained fame due to its feature on the television show "So You Think You Can Dance." This was before she was signed to a record label.
Billboard Success
"Jar of Hearts" peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Perri an overnight sensation.
Record Sales
The song has sold more than 3 million digital copies in the United States as of October 2013.
Music Video
The music video for "Jar of Hearts" was directed by Jay Martin, featuring So You Think You Can Dance alumni Kathryn McCormick and Billy Bell.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Jar of Hearts", including British boy band One Direction on their 2011 tour, and Lea Michele and Dean Geyer on an episode of "Glee".
Recognition
The song earned Perri a nomination for "Best Breakthrough Artist" in the Fourth Annual Taste of Music Awards.
Live Performances
Christina Perri has performed "Jar of Hearts" on several TV shows including "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", and "Conan".
British Success
In the United Kingdom, "Jar of Hearts" peaked at number 4 on the singles chart and was certified 2× Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.
International Success
"Jar of Hearts" also became a great success in countries like Canada, Australia, and many European countries.

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