Gym Class Heroes: Stereo Hearts Ft. Adam Levine [official Video] Now
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
: Both characters carry vintage boomboxes through the city and eventually meet in a park, literally "connecting" through their shared music. Adam Levine appears primarily on these TV screens
: 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. The official music video for by Gym Class
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
It is worth noting that there is a separate that features a much more literal "story" than the main music video.
: 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.