Burns started releasing music in 2016 and posted numerous covers and original songs on social media platforms during the
COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. As her content kept gaining traction, her clips soon surpassed over 14 million views. "Go" had previously been uploaded as an acoustic rendition to
TikTok, accompanied by American singer
H.E.R., before it was officially released in July 2020. According to Burns, the song is about leaving a situation without fighting. About its success, she says, "people love a song that they can sing at the top of their lungs – and 'Go' is that. It's exactly what you want to hear when you're going through a breakup, and need some power and confidence". The song was described as "a post-breakup anthem that channels
Alright, Still-era
Lily Allen with real verve". A version of the song featuring British singer
Sam Smith was released on 6 June 2022. == Live performances ==