Synopsis

Set against the threat of a hurricane and rising floodwater, the video turns emergency gestures into an exuberant dance piece. ANR perform amid a colorful cast of dancers who wave, spin, stomp, and use their bodies as signals, echoing instructions for attracting a helicopter from a rooftop. The playful staging contrasts with the song's disaster imagery, making the video feel both celebratory and uneasy. Water, debris, frantic movement, and communal choreography transform a survival scenario into a surreal South Florida performance.

Factoids & Trivia

• The song's concept is connected to hurricane evacuation procedures. Its chorus describes using hands, feet, and voices to signal for help from the roof of a house or building.

• The video was created during Hurricane Irene, which gave the production an immediate real-world connection to the song's disaster theme.

• Brian Robertson broke his foot while spinning during the shoot, at approximately 2:21. ANR left for tour the following day.

• The man dancing with a hose is Jillian Mayer's father. He worked as an optometrist and was also a competitive tango dancer.

• The clip received its premiere through Rolling Stone in 2011.

• The production was associated with Borscht Corp., a Miami-based film and art organization, and features a large ensemble of performers alongside the two members of ANR.

• "It's Around You" appeared on ANR's 2011 album "Stay Kids," released through 10K Islands and Neon Gold Records.