The video, directed by the collective of Aplus, Fredo Tovar, Scott Fleishman, and Edwin Tovar (with some sources also attributing work to Edgar Esteves), captures the "cozy" and "rich" tone of the track. It follows three distinct romantic storylines unfolding simultaneously:
Durkio occupies the parking lot, engaged in a tense conversation with his romantic interest, who appears skeptical of his promises. The video, directed by the collective of Aplus,
"Chronicles" is grounded in honesty and self-reflection—tenets Cordae highlighted as central to his growth between his debut and this project. The lyrics and visual together explore the delicate balance between professional ambition ("can't waste no time") and personal devotion ("if you left me now, I know how far I'd regret it"). The lyrics and visual together explore the delicate
Cordae plays a line cook working the night shift, sharing lighthearted moments and "kicking game" to a beautiful waitress. directed by the collective of Aplus