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:
: This describes the protective wall we build when we aren't ready for the truth to change everything. Christina Perri ft. Jason Mraz - Distance
: A nod to that addictive "crush" phase where the tension is almost better than the reality. A "Magical" Collaboration Perri wrote "Distance" during the summer of 2010