: 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.
: 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. : The video emphasizes the metaphor that the
: 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. : A key setting is a pawn shop
: Although set in a modern city, the video uses '80s-inspired elements like payphones and old "ghetto blasters" to evoke a sense of classic, enduring love. : Although set in a modern city, the
Watch the official music video to see how the band's shadows come to life and interact with the urban landscape:
: 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.
It is worth noting that there is a separate that features a much more literal "story" than the main music video.