Beyoncé's music video "Hold Up" uses visual and audio techniques to tell the story of a woman leaving an abusive relationship. The video opens with Beyoncé underwater, representing feeling overwhelmed by her partner's mistreatment. She is then shown praying in a tilted shot, emphasizing her unstable mental state from the relationship. When Beyoncé walks through a set of doors, the editing, camerawork, lighting, and music all shift dramatically to signify her leaving the relationship and entering a happier phase.