Instead of a linear narrative, the video uses artistic visuals to represent the song's central metaphor: a heart that functions like a stereo.
: A key setting is a pawn shop filled with stacks of old-fashioned boomboxes and vintage television sets. This visual reinforces the nostalgic "stereo" theme. Adam Levine appears primarily on these TV screens and monitors to sing the chorus, acting as the "voice" of the stereo. Instead of a linear narrative, the video uses
: Directed by Djay Brawner, it uses a split-screen to show a man and a woman (played by actress Breana McDow) going through their morning routines. Adam Levine appears primarily on these TV screens
: The primary "story" element involves the band members' shadows. While the band performs casually on the streets of New York, their shadows often move independently—breakdancing, getting "wild," and playing instruments on the ground and walls. This represents a deeper, more energetic layer of personality that "plays" for the loved one. While the band performs casually on the streets
The official music video for by Gym Class Heroes featuring Adam Levine , directed by Hiro Murai , tells a metaphorical story of love and self-expression set against an urban New York City backdrop. Core Story and Visual Themes
: The video emphasizes the metaphor that the singer's heart is a device the listener must "tune into". The shadows and urban setting suggest that this love is something raw and street-level, yet constant.
Watch the official music video to see how the band's shadows come to life and interact with the urban landscape: