The accompanying music video was directed by Marc Klasfeld, and portrays Ferreira's obsession with actor Michael Madsen.

"Obsession" was written and produced by Ryan Tedder, DJ Frank E, and Jerrod Bettis.

[5] The track has also been featured on the soundtracks to the television series The Vampire Diaries and the 2011 romantic comedy film Larry Crowne.

[8] The music video for "Obsession", directed by Marc Klasfeld, debuted on September 30, 2010, on mtvU.

They both walk out after Madsen pays for the group's meal, and Ferreira's "friends" are left stunned.