Christina Perri is a self-proclaimed emo girl.
The singer callsJar of Hearts her angsty 2010 debut single for the brokenhearted her true essence.
The love song even becamea trending sound on TikTok, scoring users life moments.
With 2.1 billion YouTube views,A Thousand Years is one of most-viewed videos of all-time, ranking No.
I didnt know that, Perri, 35, tells Bustle about the songs ranking.
It makes me feel super grateful.
Thats just so cool and amazing, but I also cant quite comprehend it.
Thats so many people watching it.
So Im just honored.
Ahead, Perri talks lighter shade of blueand the legacy of A Thousand Years.
What is the legacy of this song?
Why does it resonate?
My friend Ryan ONeal wrote the song [Turning Page by Sleeping At Last] thats in the wedding.
Then the whole world was like,OK, cool,Twilightwhatever, but this is my wedding song.
Im a huge Twihard by the way, so I wouldnt mind if it was only theTwilightsong.
I think thats where it’s gonna live on forever, which is crazy.
Who is your favoriteTwilightcharacter?
I love Bella but also Im Team Edward.
What is your favorite cover of A Thousand Years?
I love everyones covers.
Especially the instrumental ones like the Piano Guys, and I love when childrens choirs do it.
Thats my newest favorite thing being the soundtrack to peoples most important moments.
Tell us about your new songEvergone.What is it about and what does it mean to you?
I had already finished my whole album before my daughter Rosie passed away.
I normally write every single song in the room in real time.
Evergone was the last song we put on the album but the first song we put out.
I wanted to have this song be about Rosie and about death and grief.
Youre one of several celebrities who has talked openly about pregnancy loss and miscarriage.
Why is it important to normalize the conversation around this topic?
The truth is, no one wants to be part of this club.
You set out on your motherhood journey without ever thinking its gonna happen.
But I realized that people were reaching out to me because I opened that door.
Ive really found the sweet spot [on social media].
Im gonna keep talking about it and keep sharing about it and dive even deeper into it.
I feel like when you tell the truth, you never run out of a story.
What do you want to tell fans about the new album?
[Laughs]I think Ive understood the assignment.
It sounds like me.
Sonically, its the prettiest album that I have.
Vocally, I think its really powerful.
I dont know if I can even pick a favorite [song].
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
