The video transitions between a lonely, cold street at night and a chaotic underground club.
It was filmed in Los Angeles , though the post-production grading gives it a cold, "New York winter" atmosphere. avril_lavigne_im_with_you_official_video
The video was directed by The Malloys , known for their work with blink-182 and Foo Fighters. The video transitions between a lonely, cold street
It features a distinct "shaky cam" and slow-motion effect. This was achieved by filming Avril singing at twice the normal speed while the track played back sped up; when slowed down to normal speed, her lip-syncing appears natural while the background movement (like people in the club) looks dream-like and sluggish. It features a distinct "shaky cam" and slow-motion effect
The video ends with her walking away into the darkness, emphasizing the open-ended nature of the "search" mentioned in the lyrics. Trivia & Legacy
The official music video for Avril Lavigne 's (2002) is a quintessential example of early 2000s pop-punk aesthetics, characterized by its melancholic mood and slow-motion cinematography. Key Visual & Production Details