Discover the story of the song > Putting The Dog To Sleep – The Antlers

The protagonist is feeling insecure about dying alone, so he asks his partner to prove to him that he won't. He references putting a pet to sleep as an example of not wanting to let go of something they love. The protagonist also talks about his trust being broken, but his partner assures him that they will take care of him and he can trust them. The song ends with the protagonist still unsure if he can fully trust his partner.