Parts of the video were filmed at the historic Greystone Mansion in Los Angeles.
The video serves as a visual metaphor for the song’s lyrics, which Daft Punk described as a reflection on childhood memories and the fear of pursuing a crush. Daft Punk - Instant Crush (Video) ft. Julian Casablancas
To ensure accuracy, the production team performed a high-resolution 3D cyber scan of Julian Casablancas’ head to create the mesh for the wax figure. Parts of the video were filmed at the
The figures are eventually moved to a dusty storage warehouse. A fire breaks out, and as the heat melts them, the two figures finally unite, holding hands as they dissolve into a single pool of wax. Symbolism and Cameos The figures are eventually moved to a dusty
While Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo do not appear in person, their iconic robotic helmets are visible on a storage shelf in the warehouse, symbolizing the band’s "archiving" of their own legacy within the museum of pop culture. Production Highlights
The story is heavily influenced by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," which depicts the doomed romance between a toy soldier and a paper ballerina.