Synopsis

Alicia Keys plays a student at Britton College who falls for Derek Luke's character after he becomes distracted by her during a campus speech. Their secret courtship unfolds through notes, a talent show performance, a card game and a lively pajama party. Jealousy briefly complicates their flirtation when Keys sees him watching another dancer, but the misunderstanding soon gives way to romance. Framed by a phone conversation, the video presents the relationship as a playful, nostalgic campus love story.

Factoids & Trivia

• The video was filmed at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.

• Its campus storyline and collegiate atmosphere were designed as a tribute to Spike Lee's 1988 film "School Daze."

• Giancarlo Esposito, who played Dean Big Brother Almighty in "School Daze," appears in the opening of the video.

• Derek Luke portrays Keys' love interest. The guest appearances include Anthony Hamilton, Jackie Long, Albert Daniels, Tristan Wilds and Tanisha Scott.

• The video premiered on April 23, 2008, on MTV's "TRL" and was also introduced that day on BET's "106 & Park."

• BET ranked it No. 40 on its "Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2008," while BET J placed it at No. 14 on its "Soul Sessions Top 50 of 2008."