: The narrator observes a friend who has lost their "pride and will" and allows themselves to be "stepped on" and exploited by others.

The song is a powerful plea for self-respect and the strength to set boundaries. Its lyrics tell a story of:

: Because Philippa Bulgin died of cancer just a year after the song's release at age 26, this video remains a poignant and definitive image of her brief but impactful career.

Watch the original one-take music video featuring the late Philippa Bulgin as she walks through the streets of Copenhagen:

: It features the band's original lead singer, Philippa Bulgin , walking in one continuous shot from Klaus Kjellerup’s studio on Gammel Kongevej, down Værnedamsvej, to Vesterbrogade in Copenhagen.

: The core message is a challenge to the listener to regain their dignity and "learn to say no" before their heart is completely broken. The Iconic Music Video