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Piece of the Action
Bucks Fizz Lyrics


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I feel so lonely when I'm left alone
And I know
You're having fun
With all the other boys in town.
Why am I the only one?
I'm a first class loser that you don't wanna have around
I keep calling in the dead of night
Until you say you're gonna try treating me right.

Well I know it sounds funny
But I don't wanna be in love
Just wanna piece of the action
And there's no amount of money
That could ever be too much
To get a piece of the action
To get piece of the action
Just wanna piece of the action
Just wanna piece of the action
To get piece of the action.
Little by little I'm beginning to learn
You're many man woman and it's heavy on my mind.
Any time you wanted love
You just snapped your fingers
And it's not very hard to find.
I don't wanna tie you down but it'll
Feel so good with you around.

Well I know it sounds funny
I don't wanna be the life of the party
I just wanna little excitement lay it down.

Well I know it sounds funny
Well I know it sounds funny

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bucks Fizz's song "Piece of the Action" is about the singer feeling left out and lonely while their lover goes out and has fun with other men in town. The singer is questioning why they are the only one feeling this way and is belittling themselves by calling themselves a "first class loser." However, they keep calling their lover in the night until their lover promises to treat them right. The singer is learning gradually that their lover is a player and is not just with them but many other women, which is unsettling for the singer, but the prospect of being with them is exciting. The singer only wants a piece of the action from their lover, and they don't care about being in love or being the life of the party; they just want some excitement.


The lyrics to "Piece of the Action" show a sense of vulnerability and desperation in the singer. They crave attention and affection from their lover, even if it is just a small piece of their attention. The song speaks to the longing that people feel for love and connection when they are lonely and isolated. Despite the singer's initial self-doubt and desperation, they later realize that they want a more exciting life, but one with their lover alongside them.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel so lonely when I'm left alone
When you're not around, I feel sad and empty.


And I know
I'm aware that you're out having a good time.


You're having fun
You're enjoying yourself while I'm alone and unhappy.


With all the other boys in town.
You're hanging out with other guys besides me.


Why am I the only one?
I feel like I'm the only one who cares about us being together.


I'm a first class loser that you don't wanna have around
I know that you don't think highly of me and don't want to spend time with me.


I keep calling in the dead of night
I can't help but reach out to you, even in the middle of the night.


Until you say you're gonna try treating me right.
I keep hoping that maybe you'll consider treating me better in our relationship.


Well I know it sounds funny
I realize that what I'm about to say might seem strange.


But I don't wanna be in love
I don't really want to be emotionally committed to you.


Just wanna piece of the action
I just want to have a little bit of fun with you.


And there's no amount of money
Money is not a concern for me in this situation.


That could ever be too much
I'm willing to spend whatever it takes to get what I want.


To get a piece of the action
I want to participate in whatever fun you're having with others.


To get piece of the action
I want to be included in the excitement and good times you're having.


Just wanna piece of the action
I just want to be a part of the fun and enjoyment you're experiencing.


Just wanna piece of the action
I don't want anything too serious - just a little bit of excitement to spice things up.


To get piece of the action.
I want to join in on the fun and excitement that you're having.


Little by little I'm beginning to learn
Over time, I'm starting to understand.


You're many man woman and it's heavy on my mind.
I realize that you're interested in other people besides just me, and it's weighing on my thoughts.


Any time you wanted love
You could easily find someone to give you what you're looking for.


You just snapped your fingers
You have a way of getting what you want quickly and easily.


And it's not very hard to find.
You don't have to look very far to find someone to give you what you're looking for.


I don't wanna tie you down but it'll
I don't want to restrict you or limit you, but...


Feel so good with you around.
I enjoy spending time with you and having you in my life.


I don't wanna be the life of the party
I'm not trying to be the center of attention or the most popular one in our group.


I just wanna little excitement lay it down.
I just want some extra stimulation and interest in my life - nothing too crazy or wild.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY HILL

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Comments from YouTube:

@robthomas75

Why can't anyone make songs like this anymore. Sounds great even in 2020 lock down

@SilverStarEyes

I agree

@charles5596

How about steps

@TheAlistairDick

@Charles Turnbull Steps are as wet as a 90 year old's bed clothes

@jonfury9292

In my time machine I would set it to 1980 have 10 years and repeat for eternity.

@coreforce9872

well that would get boring pretty fast

id set it to 20 years cuz the 90’s were rad too

@senga8298

Jeez, I totally forgot how many brilliant songs Buck’s Fizz had! So glad I grew up with u guys, and all these years later, I’m still listening to these songs! Love it ! X

@janinenicholson-yx4qz

classic 80s magic. Never tire of Bucks Fizz (or The Fizz - they are now).

@120wphwavesperhour4

I'm 42 and grew up very confused, I still fancy all of them 😕 😂😃

@charles5596

Mike was a dish

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