Christina Perri Feat. Jason Mraz - Distance Official

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: Perri later joined Mraz as the opening act on his Tour Is a Four Letter Word across North America in 2012, where they performed the duet nightly. Music Video Details

Perri wrote the song based on her personal experience in the summer of 2010 when she fell in love with someone she worked with closely. Because she had to hide her feelings, the lyrics focus on the "tension" of being near someone your heart longs for without being able to show it. christina perri feat. jason mraz - distance

: Perri noted that the audience and band felt a unique chemistry during that first performance, which led them to record the duet version for the deluxe single release.

"Distance" by Christina Perri featuring Jason Mraz is a mid-tempo ballad that explores the emotional strain of loving someone at the wrong time. Released on , this version serves as the third single from the deluxe edition of Perri's debut album, Lovestrong . Meaning and Inspiration christina perri feat

The duet version was not originally planned for the album. Perri and Mraz first performed the song together during a radio show in San Diego in December 2011.

: Perri describes the song as being about a love that is either "too soon" or "too late," leading to a self-imposed emotional distance to keep the secret. Because she had to hide her feelings, the

: Perri chose a simple, natural look—a white dress and minimal makeup—to ensure the video felt like a "real life experience" rather than a dream.