The official music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, premiered on September 29, 2014 .
"Animals" is a pop-rock song by the American band Maroon 5 , released on August 25, 2014, as the second single from their fifth studio album, V . It was co-written by lead singer Adam Levine, Benny Blanco, and Shellback, with the latter also serving as producer. Download Maroon Animals (Official Music Video)(MP3 320K) mp3
The video faced intense backlash from advocacy groups for its graphic depiction of stalking and violence: The official music video, directed by Samuel Bayer,
The organization condemned the video as a "dangerous depiction of a stalker's fantasy," stating it trivialized serious crimes by confusing them with romance. The video faced intense backlash from advocacy groups
Publications like The Guardian and Ms. Magazine criticized the video for glamorizing predatory behavior and using shock value to sell music.
The song became a major commercial success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top 10 in multiple international markets. Early promotion included a snippet in a Kia Soul commercial , during which the track was briefly available for free download on the Kia website. 2. Music Video Narrative and Production