The video employs a "meta" concept, depicting a music video being filmed within the music video itself.
: Director Darren Doane is a long-time collaborator of Mraz, having directed other hit videos such as " I'm Yours ," "Make It Mine," and "Lucky". Release and Promotion The video employs a "meta" concept, depicting a
: Two crew members—a director and a stylist —are seen working on a set, frequently stealing glances and grappling with their mutual attraction. : The two artists wrote the song together
: The two artists wrote the song together with Jonathan Green and Andrew Wells . Both singers expressed mutual admiration; Trainor admitted to being a huge fan of Mraz, while Mraz praised her talent and joyful presence. Following the official video, an official dance video
Watch the official music video for "More Than Friends" to see the charming meta-narrative and dance sequence unfold:
To support the single's launch, Mraz and Trainor performed the song on on September 18, 2018. Following the official video, an official dance video was released on November 1, 2018, directed by Ryan Hutchins and starring dancers Nicola Collie and Derek Schiesel.
: Mraz and Trainor appear throughout the visual, performing the song while preparing for the fictional shoot. Behind the Song