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
The song is built on a central metaphor comparing the singer's heart to a . Gym Class Heroes Stereo Hearts
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
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". Watch the official music video for 'Stereo Hearts'
Travie McCoy uses music-related imagery to describe past heartbreaks, apologizing for "skipping tracks" because his previous relationship left "a couple of cracks".
It features a retro 1980s urban aesthetic set in New York, complete with breakdancing and payphones.