A separate live-action lyric video stars actress Breana McDow and features a split-screen story of two people eventually meeting in a park. Chart and Cultural Impact
Watch the official music video for 'Stereo Hearts' to see the iconic 1980s-inspired New York setting and shadow-play visuals:
is a diamond-certified hit by American rap-rock group Gym Class Heroes , featuring lead vocals from Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine . Released on June 14, 2011, it served as the lead single for their album The Papercut Chronicles II . Key Themes and Lyrics Gym Class Heroes Stereo Hearts
He asks if his partner would "blow him off" if he were just a "dusty record on the shelf" or carry him everywhere like a "fifty-pound boombox".
The group performed the track with Adam Levine at the 2011 American Music Awards and on Saturday Night Live . A separate live-action lyric video stars actress Breana
The song is built on a central metaphor comparing the singer's heart to a .
The official music video, directed by , has reached over 1 billion views as of October 2025. Key Themes and Lyrics He asks if his
The chorus emphasizes this connection, with Levine singing about the heart beating in "every note" and asking to be "turned up" when the partner feels low. Music Video Details