The video is often compared to the 1967 film "The Graduate", as it has similarities with the storyline and its love triangle between the daughter, the boyfriend and the mother.
The version of the song used in the music video is the radio mix version found on the 10th anniversary edition of Songs About Jane.
The song is also playable in the rhythm videogame "Band Hero". In addition, Levine also appears as a playable avatar in the game.
Actresses Demi Moore and Sharon Stone were nearly considered for the role of the mother in the music video but the band Maroon 5 decided to choose actress Kelly Preston instead after seeing how well she got along with everyone on the set.
Directed by Sophie Muller with original sequence by Johanna Bautista (of Sweetheart Massive Attack).