: The "underwater" scenes were entirely fake , achieved by filming in empty meeting pods with strings attached to Jack's hat. Meaning & Impact
: A core theme is "setting the bar real low" to avoid the exhaustion of constant disappointment. AJR - Way Less Sad (Official Video)
If you want to dive deeper into the technical side, I can find: : The "underwater" scenes were entirely fake ,
: The band notes the track technically took decades to finish because it samples home movies from their childhood. : The brass hook is a sample from
: The brass hook is a sample from the Simon & Garfunkel song "My Little Town".
: Directed by Edoardo Ranaboldo , the video features iconic NYC spots like the TWA Terminal and Jane’s Carousel.
: The band describes it as an "ironic party song" that pairs serious mental health struggles with high-energy production.