Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri & Jason Mraz
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Perri
‘Black + Blue’ is the fourteenth track from Christina Perri’s debut album, lovestrong. It is only available in the deluxe edition, of which it is the second bonus track (preceded by ‘Backwards’ and followed by ‘My Eyes’). It reflects upon ending an emotionally abusive relationship, where the words a...
[Verse 1]
I've been meaning to say this to you
My heart isn't black and blue anymore
And your words don't mean a thing
They're sung, in vain
Maybe I was wrong
I only remember feeling so alone
[Chorus]
This isn't where I meant to lay down
But you dug this grave
Fits me perfectly
And if you're asking if I'm over love
You're a fool to believe
That you gave me some
[Verse 2]
It's been raining here like it never should
And I can't help but believe it's because you're coming
You tried once to run away, and you tried to hide
But don't come following your fantasy
'Cause you might be surprised she'll run right back inside
Maybe I was wrong
I only remember feeling so alone
[Chorus]
This isn't where I meant to lay down
But you dug this grave
Fits me perfectly
And if you're asking if I'm over love
You're a fool to believe, fool to believe, fool to believe
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Chorus]
This isn't where I meant to lay down
But you dug this grave
Fits me perfectly
And if you're asking if I'm over love
You're a fool to believe
That you gave me some
[Chorus]
This isn't where I meant to lay down
But you dug this grave
Fits me perfectly
And if you're asking if I'm over love
You're a fool to believe, you're a fool to believe
That you gave me some
black + blue was written by Christina Perri.
black + blue was produced by David Hodges.
Christina Perri released black + blue on Tue May 10 2011.
In an interview with Seattle Pi, Christina said:
“Black and Blue” is just like a child of mine. I’ve had that song for about three years. It’s another one with a little bit of “F.U.” and a little bit of “I’m okay now and I’m moving on… but yes, that song is really special to me and definitely a he...
Christina mentioned in an interview that the subject was the same person she wrote about in Jar of Hearts. She is quoted to have said:
‘…Funny enough, it’s about the same person as “Jar of Hearts” who was definitely a muse for me for a long time.’