The first shot we see in the video is of a piano. John Legend starts playing, which is when the music starts. This creates the illusion that this is a live performance, and it will start and end when the artist does so. It is also instantly significant that the entire video has been shot in black and white. Supported with the artist simply playing the piano, this gives the video an ordinary, natural effect which connects with the song title.
Other shots used like the focus pull on the plain glass of water also support the previous idea. The use of a simple white background is also extremely adequate in terms of slick continuity transitions. Because there is a blank background, it is straightforward to discreetly change from one shot to another.
Whilst the artist is performing throughout the video, we are introduced to different families from various ethnic backgrounds who are arguing/fighting around the artist playing the piano. I believe this links in with the concept of no relationship is easy or certain, and each side of the relationship must make sacrifices and compromises in order for it to work. The fact that different cultures are used for the video implies that it can happen (and does happen) to anyone, which once more associates with the song title.
An orchestra is introduced to us , conventionally showing the instrumentation used within the soundtrack. At the end of the end of the video, all of the families reconcile with each other, connoting that all types of relationships can work and rekindle if both sides want to and that feuds and arguments are just a part of life.
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