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 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
"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 The duet version was not originally planned for the album
: 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. Because she had to hide her feelings, the
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 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.
"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
: 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.
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