The "story" behind Rod Wave’s music video is a literal and metaphorical representation of emotional exhaustion and the desire to rid oneself of the pain that comes with love.
: He identifies his heart as a "gift from my mother but a curse from my pops," highlighting how his upbringing influenced his emotional capacity and subsequent struggles. Production & Impact The "story" behind Rod Wave’s music video is
Released on September 24, 2018, as a WorldstarHipHop exclusive, the video and song portray Rod Wave's struggle with a "good heart" that has been repeatedly broken and "dragged through the mud". Key Themes & Visual Storytelling Key Themes & Visual Storytelling : The lyrics
: The lyrics describe a mental battle ("picking fights with my brain") where he tries to lock his heart up to focus on his career—specifically, "getting back to the cheddar"—only for his emotions to jump back "on his shoulder". as a WorldstarHipHop exclusive