Buttons
The Pussycat Dolls Lyrics
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But you keep fronting (uh)
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
But you keep fronting (uh)
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
Typical
Hardly the type I fall for
I like when the physical
Don't leave me asking for more
I'm a sexy mama (mama)
Who knows just how to get what I want and (want and)
What I want to do is spring this on you (on you)
Back up all of the things that I told you (told you)
You been saying all the right things all night long
But I can't seem to get you over here to help take this off
Baby, can't you see
How these clothes are fitting on me
And the heat coming from this beat?
I'm about to blow
I don't think you know
I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
But you keep fronting (uh)
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
But you keep fronting (uh)
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
You say you're a big boy
But I can't agree
'Cause the love you said you had
Ain't been put on me
I wonder
If I'm just too much for you
Wonder
If my kiss don't make you just
Wonder
What I got next for you
What you want to do? (do)
Take a chance to recognize that this could be yours
I can see, just like most guys that your game don't please
Baby, can't you see
How these clothes are fitting on me
And the heat coming from this beat?
I'm about to blow
I don't think you know
I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
But you keep fronting (uh)
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
But you keep fronting (uh)
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
Come on, baby, loosen up my buttons, babe
Loosen up my buttons, babe
Baby, won't you loosen up my buttons, babe?
Loosen up my buttons, babe
Come on, baby, loosen up my buttons, babe
Loosen up my buttons, babe
Baby, won't you loosen up my buttons, babe?
Loosen up my buttons, babe
I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
But you keep fronting (uh)
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
But you keep fronting (uh)
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
But you keep fronting (uh)
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
But you keep fronting (uh)
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
The lyrics to The Pussycat Dolls's song Buttons are a playful and seductive call for a lover to let go and enjoy themselves. The chorus repeats the titular refrain of "I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby" and the singer bemoans that despite their flirtations, their partner "keep[s] fronting" and not delivering on what they promise. The second verse highlights the singer's confidence in her own sexuality, proclaiming herself a "sexy mama" who knows what she wants and how to get it. She prods her partner to take a chance and see how good things could be between them, but worries that he may not be able to keep up with her.
The song is a catchy and energetic example of early 2000s pop, anchored by the group's synchronized vocal delivery and a pulsing beat. Its lyrics nod to traditional ideas of gender roles and expectations but subvert them by placing the woman in charge of the seduction. Its music video, which featured the group in matching outfits and choreographed dances, was similarly popular and helped establish The Pussycat Dolls as a major pop act. Overall, "Buttons" is a fun and flirty song perfect for letting loose on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
I want you to take off my clothes, baby
But you keep fronting (uh)
But you're not doing anything
Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
Talking about what you'll do to me
But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
But I haven't seen any action
Typical
The type of guy I usually fall for
Hardly the type I fall for
You're not my usual type
I like when the physical
I'm attracted to physical appearance
Don't leave me asking for more
I want satisfaction
I'm a sexy mama (mama)
I'm confident and attractive
Who knows just how to get what I want and (want and)
I know how to get what I desire
What I want to do is spring this on you (on you)
I want to surprise you
Back up all of the things that I told you (told you)
Follow through on what you've promised me
You been saying all the right things all night long
You've been saying what I want to hear
But I can't seem to get you over here to help take this off
But you're not actually taking my clothes off
Baby, can't you see
Do you not see
How these clothes are fitting on me
How my clothes are emphasizing my body
And the heat coming from this beat?
The sexual energy of the music
I'm about to blow
I'm about to climax
I don't think you know
You don't seem to understand
You say you're a big boy
You say you're sexually experienced
But I can't agree
But I haven't seen any proof
'Cause the love you said you had
Because the passion you claimed to have
Ain't been put on me
Hasn't been demonstrated towards me
I wonder
I'm curious
If I'm just too much for you
If I'm too sexually advanced for you
Wonder
I'm curious
If my kiss don't make you just
If my kiss doesn't make you feel
What I got next for you
What I have in store for you next
What you want to do? (do)
What do you want to do?
Take a chance to recognize that this could be yours
Realize that we could be together
I can see, just like most guys that your game don't please
I can tell that your flirting isn't working on me
Come on, baby, loosen up my buttons, babe
Please take off my clothes, baby
Baby, won't you loosen up my buttons, babe?
Please take off my clothes, baby
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Jason Lamont Perry, Garrett Hamler, Jamal Jones, Nicole Prascovia Scherzinger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BangMaster96
Just the way they walk is far more sexier than twerking.
@alisa8963
Sunny shah Twerking just looks hilarious tbh
@Julie_jul
Right😭
@bhavya5692
I concur
@keishasmith7261
Is it bad that I'm only 10 and seeing this
@sunshineandstarlight
💯✌💞🌿❣
@emfanadalauver
friend: act normal your crush is coming
me:
@annarousiadou784
历亚 you made my day🤣😂😂
@not.ordinary
Lol😂😂😂😂💜
@user-qr7eb1sf3l
She had a eating disorder