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''. The single reached the pop charts at number 88, making it the band's first charting single. "About a Girl" was ranked number 74 on MTV's Latin American list of the Top 100 Hits of 2008. The song was number 39 on ''

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'' list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008. The song impacted radio on August 12, 2008.

Music video

The video for the single revolves around William Beckett and his bandmates in high school. Beckett has it made; he has the girl, the friends and the popularity. However, this turns out to just be a daydream; his sole friends at school are his bandmates and the girl (played by American model Brittany Moser) is in a relationship with a jock football player. Throughout the course of the video, Beckett dreams of having the girl until finally, they embrace and drive off in what appears to be another one of his daydreams. However, this daydream is revealed to be that of the girl's, longing for Beckett though trapped in a relationship with another guy (played by American male model James Ellis). Beckett and she exchange eye contact, creating a possible future for the two.

Charts

References

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