Christina Perri Ft. Jason Mraz - Distance -

There is a specific kind of heartache that doesn’t come from a breakup, but from the tension of a "not yet." Christina Perri ’s collaboration with Jason Mraz on captures that exact moment—the delicate, agonizing space between being "just friends" and admitting you’re in love. The Story Behind the Lyrics

: A nod to that addictive "crush" phase where the tension is almost better than the reality. A "Magical" Collaboration 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 There is a specific kind of heartache that

: This describes the protective wall we build when we aren't ready for the truth to change everything. The Visuals: Tearing Down the Walls : This

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:

The Magic of Almost: Why We’re Still Obsessed with Christina Perri and Jason Mraz’s "Distance"