The song was released on May 15, 2007. The video aired on MTV, VH1, and CMT shortly after, becoming a fixture of late-2000s music television.

The iconic opening line, "Will you count me in?" , was actually a mistake from the recording session. Caillat initially wanted it removed, but she was outvoted by her team.

Caillat is seen singing in golden fields, walking slowly along the California coast, and looking out over the Pacific Ocean from a cliffside.

Released in 2007, the served as the breakout debut for American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat . Directed by Liz Friedlander , the video captures a dreamy, sun-soaked aesthetic that mirrors the song's themes of innocent love and the "butterflies" felt when developing a crush. Production Details Director: Liz Friedlander.

True to her "beach girl" image at the time, Caillat appears in a simple tank top, ripped jeans, and a seashell necklace, often barefoot.

The video was shot in Southern California, specifically in Caillat's hometown of Malibu and in Santa Barbara .