Discover the story of the song > Housebroken – the hotelier

The lyrics are about a dog who has been mistreated by their previous owner. The protagonist offers to take the dog in and give them a better life, but the dog is hesitant because they have a strong attachment to their current owner, even though they are abusive. The overall message is about the importance of empathy and kindness towards animals, and how damaging it can be to keep them in cages and subject them to cruel treatment.