Jar of Hearts
Christina Perri
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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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Written by: Barrett Noubar Yeretsian, Christina Judith Perri, Drew Lawrence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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."
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Song CreationPerri 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.
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Song Inspiration"Jar of Hearts" was written about a real-life experience Perri had with an ex-boyfriend.
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Popularity & RecognitionIt 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.
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Music Video and PerformanceThe 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.
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Critical ResponseMany 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.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have made cover versions of "Jar of Hearts," including Boyce Avenue and Sam Tsui.
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Awards and NominationsAlthough 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.
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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".
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InspirationChristina Perri wrote "Jar of Hearts" about a real person from her past who wanted to reenter her life after causing her much heartache.
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CompositionPerri co-wrote the song with Drew Lawrence and Barrett Yeretsian. It is set in the key of C minor.
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PopularityThe 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.
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Billboard Success"Jar of Hearts" peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Perri an overnight sensation.
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Record SalesThe song has sold more than 3 million digital copies in the United States as of October 2013.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jar of Hearts" was directed by Jay Martin, featuring So You Think You Can Dance alumni Kathryn McCormick and Billy Bell.
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Cover VersionsMany 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".
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RecognitionThe song earned Perri a nomination for "Best Breakthrough Artist" in the Fourth Annual Taste of Music Awards.
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Live PerformancesChristina 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".
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British SuccessIn the United Kingdom, "Jar of Hearts" peaked at number 4 on the singles chart and was certified 2× Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.
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International Success"Jar of Hearts" also became a great success in countries like Canada, Australia, and many European countries.
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