Blink of an Eye (Tori Kelly song)

On June 10, 2016, YouTube artist and The Voice season 6 alumna Christina Grimmie was shot by an infatuated "fan" as she signed autographs during a meet and greet event following her performance at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida.

"[6] Though the song is specific to Grimmie,[7] Kelly wrote, "more recently I'm overwhelmed at the pain and the brokenness in the world today, and so this is really just me grieving.

"[8] "Blink of an Eye" was released through Kelly's YouTube channel on July 10, 2016, one month after Grimmie's death.

"[9] Matthew Scott Donnelly wrote that the song "has the beautiful frailty of stained glass ... the lo-fi, guitar-backed performance is powerful for its restraint.

"[12] Justin Bieber, who knew Grimmie through mutual friend Selena Gomez, tweeted his approval: "You have a special gift.