I used to listen to Mitski all the time when I was in university.
I think the first time I've listened to this song specifically was when I was at my ex-situationship's studio. I would chill at his studio sometimes and we'd watch movies together. I remember one time I was over and he was playing this song.
And yeah, this song really does remind me of him. It was the worst relationship I've had because we weren't dating but we were seeing each other. I really did like him though and I had to end it because he didn't want to commit to a relationship and that hurt me.
The lyrics of this song really captures what I felt about him.
I don't need the world to seeThat I've been the best I can be, butI don't think I could stand to beWhere you don't see me