Christina Perri Ft. Jason Mraz - Distance Site

Perri wrote "Distance" during the summer of 2010 about a real-life situation where she fell for someone she worked closely with. Because she couldn’t say how she felt, she poured that "secret love" into a song. The lyrics are a masterclass in emotional restraint:

While the original solo version appeared on her debut album Lovestrong , the duet with Jason Mraz added a new layer of depth. The two first performed it together at a radio show in San Diego, and the chemistry was so undeniable that they decided to record it as a single. Christina Perri ft. Jason Mraz - Distance

According to Christina Perri , singing with Mraz felt like a "magical journey" where their harmonies perfectly mirrored the song’s highs and lows. The Visuals: Tearing Down the Walls Perri wrote "Distance" during the summer of 2010

The Magic of Almost: Why We’re Still Obsessed with Christina Perri and Jason Mraz’s "Distance" The two first performed it together at a

: A nod to that addictive "crush" phase where the tension is almost better than the reality. A "Magical" Collaboration