The video begins with Avril leaving a party where she feels out of place.
It received heavy rotation on MTV's TRL and was nominated for "Best Female Video" at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
It was filmed in Los Angeles , though the post-production grading gives it a cold, "New York winter" atmosphere. avril_lavigne_im_with_you_official_video
There are intercut scenes of her standing still in a crowded, high-energy club, visually representing her feeling of detachment despite being surrounded by people.
The video was directed by The Malloys , known for their work with blink-182 and Foo Fighters. The video begins with Avril leaving a party
The video transitions between a lonely, cold street at night and a chaotic underground club.
Avril is famously seen wearing a heavy black winter coat and a white beanie, which became an iconic look for the Let Go era. Narrative Arc There are intercut scenes of her standing still
The video premiered in late 2002 to support the third single from her debut album, Let Go .