: This describes the protective wall we build when we aren't ready for the truth to change everything.
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: Christina Perri ft. Jason Mraz - Distance
The Magic of Almost: Why We’re Still Obsessed with Christina Perri and Jason Mraz’s "Distance" : This describes the protective wall we build
: A nod to that addictive "crush" phase where the tension is almost better than the reality. A "Magical" Collaboration 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.