Go by Cat Burns
We follow this short story of a girl in her early 20s, probably a junior or senior in college. She’s someone who’s been through it emotionally—dealing with a boyfriend who’s been dishonest and disrespectful, but she’s finally at her breaking point. She’s the type of person who values loyalty, who gives people the benefit of the doubt, maybe even to a fault. She’s tried to make things work with this guy, but after hearing one too many excuses and seeing one too many red flags, she’s finally done. This is the last straw.
Her friends had warned her about him from the start. They saw things she didn’t—or maybe didn’t want to see—and told her he wasn’t any different from the other guys who’ve let her down before. She didn’t listen then because she really loved and saw the best in him, thought he truly was treating her right, but she’s listening now. After catching him in yet another lie, she knows she can’t keep pretending everything’s okay. The betrayal stings, but it’s also the wake-up call she needs to finally let go.
The apartment in the video is hers, or maybe a space they shared, but it’s clear he no longer belongs there. It’s her safe space and seeing him disrespect that with his actions makes her even more sure of her decision. The stacked boxes by the door show that she’s serious—this isn’t a casual fight or some emotional ultimatum. She’s telling him it’s time to go, for real. The fact that she’s making him move out of her place is a big part of the story. It’s about her reclaiming control over her life, her space, and her future. She’s no longer going to wait around, hoping he’ll change.
The moment she blocks his number is key. It shows she’s truly done with him—not just saying it, but following through. She’s been there for him before, always forgiving and giving him another chance, but that part of her is gone now. The door is literally and figuratively closing on this chapter of her life.
As the lyrics play, we see her stand firm while he picks up the boxes, awkward and hesitant, like he knows he messed up but still hopes for some way out. He’s waiting for her to soften or give in as she might have before, but this time is different. She’s calm, collected, and over it. When he finally leaves, and she shuts the door, the sound of it closing hits hard. It’s not just about kicking him out of her apartment—it’s the end of everything they were. There’s a sense of finality in that moment.
In just 30-50 seconds, we see her journey from someone who loved and trusted this guy to someone who’s fully in control, refusing to be hurt anymore. It’s not a dramatic, tear-filled breakup; it’s quiet, steady, and strong. She’s taking her power back, and the act of shutting the door shows she’s already moving on.
