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: The story of a boy named Charlie who feels unloved and plans to leave town, only to be stopped by his parents in a grim ending.

According to Verified Commentary on Genius , YUNGBLUD wrote "parents" as a tribute to . yungblud_parents_official_music_video

: YUNGBLUD often states that people try to manipulate others into a "box" that fits their expectations. He famously notes, "Boxes are for cereal... not human beings". Narrative Threads in the Lyrics & Video : The story of a boy named Charlie

The song and video weave together several dark, cautionary tales of youthful struggle: He famously notes, "Boxes are for cereal

: Shortly after the video's release in 2019, YUNGBLUD organized a global scavenger hunt in cities like LA, NYC, and London, where fans could find items featured in the lyrics and video.