Discover the story of the song > Brown Boxes – The Spinto Band

The protagonist wants to move out and end things with his partner, but she complains and argues. He has packed his things in brown boxes, but they haven't helped him move yet. He feels like he has to use post-it notes and markers to remind himself and his partner that they're over. He still has some items left in the hall, but he can't bring himself to end it all just yet.