Discover the story of the song > Eucalyptus – The National

The protagonist lists off a bunch of things, like a glass dandelion and undeveloped cameras, and suggests that they should be buried or moved. He also mentions some other things, like eucalyptus trees and music bands. He tells his partner that she should take all these things because he doesn't want them and will only break them. However, he also admits that it wouldn't be fair if she left him because he wouldn't want to be alone.