Christina Perri Ft. Jason Mraz - Distance May 2026

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

: This describes the protective wall we build when we aren't ready for the truth to change everything. Christina Perri ft. Jason Mraz - Distance

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: There is a specific kind of heartache that

: A nod to that addictive "crush" phase where the tension is almost better than the reality. A "Magical" Collaboration Because she couldn’t say how she felt, she