Synopsis

Rob Thomas performs against a hand-drawn, partially colored cityscape while a parallel story unfolds around Wilmer Valderrama's dove keeper. He attaches messages of hope to his birds and releases them across the city. One message reaches a troubled woman, played by Thomas' wife, Marisol Maldonado, who is standing on an apartment ledge. After transforming into a dove, she ultimately returns to the dove keeper as the birds fill the sky, leaving the city's residents watching in amazement.

Factoids & Trivia

• "Ever the Same" was released as the third single from Rob Thomas' 2005 solo debut, ...Something to Be, on November 7, 2005.

• Thomas wrote the song for his wife, Marisol Maldonado, during a period when she was dealing with a serious, undiagnosed illness. The song grew from his promise to remain beside her through difficult times.

• Marisol Maldonado appears in the video as the woman living in the apartment beside Thomas' character.

• Wilmer Valderrama plays the dove keeper who sends messages of hope throughout the city.

• The video's visual design combines live-action performances and story scenes with an illustrated city background that is gradually filled with color.

• The song was also used in advertising connected with NBA Cares.