Arms

Christina Perri

About Arms

"Arms" is a song by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri. The song was written by Perri herself, and serves as the second single from her debut album Lovestrong (2011). The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 94. The song's accompanying music video debuted on April 28, 2011 on VH1. "Arms" then made a comeback in 2017 reaching #36 on the iTunes chart passing Auli'i Cravalho's "How Far I'll Go" from the Disney movie Moana (2017).


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2011
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I never thought that You would be the one to hold my heart
But you came around
And you knocked me off the ground from the start

You put your arms around me
And I believe that it's easier for you to let me go
You put your arms around me and I'm home

How many times will let you me change my mind and turn around
I can't decide if I'll let you save my life or if I'll drown

I hope that you see right through my walls
I hope that you catch me, 'cause I'm already falling
I'll never let a love get so close
You put your arms around me and I'm home

The world is coming down on me
And I can't find a reason to be loved
I never wanna leave you
But I can't make you bleed if I'm alone

You put your arms around me
And I believe that it's easier for you to let me go

I hope that you see right through my walls
I hope that you catch me, 'cause I'm already falling
I'll never let a love get so close
You put your arms around me and I'm home

I tried my best to never let you in to see the truth
And I've never opened up
I've never truly loved 'till you put your arms around me
And I believe that it's easier for you to let me go

I hope that you see right through my walls
I hope that you catch me, 'cause I'm already falling
I'll never let a love get so close
You put your arms around me and I'm home

You put your arms around me and I'm home

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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: CHRISTINA PERRI, DAVID HODGES

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Arms" is a song by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri from her debut album titled "Lovestrong". It was officially released as the album's lead single on March 15, 2011.
Lyrics Meaning
The song is about finding comfort in someone else's arms, symbolizing love and security. It's believed by some to be a reflection of Perri's personal experiences with love and relationships.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "Arms" reached number 13 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart in the United States. This marked an impressive high-profile entrance for Perri on the music scene.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, often praising Perri's heartfelt vocal delivery and the song's emotionally intense lyricism.
Song Writing
Christina Perri co-wrote the song with fellow songwriter David Hodges. This collaboration brought together their unique talents to create a piece of music that combined elements of pop and soft rock.
Promotion
To further promote the song, an official music video for "Arms" was released in April 2011. The video, directed by Elliott Sellers, features several instances of Perri alone, often depicting her missing her lover.
Record Label
"Arms" was released under Atlantic Records, a major American record label and one of the oldest in the industry.
Album Success
"Arms" was a significant contributor to the success of Perri's debut album "Lovestrong". The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 shortly after its release.
Live Performances
Perri has performed "Arms" live multiple times during concerts and television appearances, including on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Cultural Impact
The song was used in various popular television shows and films, boosting its popularity. It was featured in episodes of "The Vampire Diaries" and "Pretty Little Liars", and in the film "Safe Haven".

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