Heroes: Stereo Hearts Ft. Adam Levine [official Video] — Gym Class

: 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.

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 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. : A key setting is a pawn shop

: 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.

: 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

Watch the official music video to see how the band's shadows come to life and interact with the urban landscape:

: 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. This represents a deeper, more energetic layer of

: Both characters carry vintage boomboxes through the city and eventually meet in a park, literally "connecting" through their shared music.