: Lines like "Say I love you when you're not listening" and "Please don't stand so close to me / I'm having trouble breathing" highlight the struggle of maintaining boundaries while feeling deep affection. The Collaboration with Jason Mraz
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. christina perri feat. jason mraz - distance
Experience the chemistry between Perri and Mraz through their official video and notable live performances: : Lines like "Say I love you when
"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 Experience the chemistry between Perri and Mraz through
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.
: 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.