There are more than one act with this name:
2) hip hop project of kasey karrer + roman luna
http://sewagetapes.bandcamp.com/album/prototype
3) 1970s Nigerian afrobeat funk band
4) rapper, member of .Cult
Three Button Hand Me Down
Faces Lyrics
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On the matter concerning my dress
I was raised in a clinic down in Oklahoma
There were many things I did not possess
I never complained because my father said
"Son, you'll get your chance before you're my age"
Then he took me upstairs and gave me this suit
Written all over his face
He said, "others may come and the others may go
But that suit will be around wherever you're goin'"
Three button hand me down
Three button hand me down
Now I had my fair share of these women
But they came between me and my suit
There was a filly from Boston, a barmaid from Houston
Not forgetting the one in Detroit
They said, "we like you, boy, and we think you're sweet
But can't you lose your suit?"
I said, "no, no, no, no, you can't do that to me"
I remember what my father said
He said, "others may come and the others may go
But that suit will be around wherever you're goin'"
Three button hand me down, ha, ha
Three button hand me down
I've never been a tidy dresser
And the fold in my trousers, it ain't straight
Still, I know a good cloth when I see one
That's why I'm clad in this gray flannel suit
Sometimes I wonder if I should visit a tailor
And get myself a smooth outfit
Then I remember what my father said to me
I'll make you from the open road, you all know this
He said, "others may come and the others may go
But that suit'll be around wherever you go", c'mon
Three button hand me down
Three button hand me down, haha
The song "Three Button Hand Me Down" by Faces is a tune about pride, perseverance, and the value of maintaining one's own identity. The lyrics begin with the singer providing insight into their upbringing, sharing that they were raised in a clinic down in Oklahoma and didn't have many possessions. Despite this, the singer never complained and listened to their father's wise words of encouragement. The suit mentioned in the song is symbolic of the singer's father's hard work and the legacy he left behind.
The singer shows a strong attachment to their suit throughout the song, which is a metaphor for the enduring qualities of hard work and dedication. The suit is special to the singer because it represents much more than just a piece of clothing. The singer's love for the suit is so strong that it causes friction between them and the women they date, as the women try to pry them away from it.
As the song progresses, the singer shares that they've never been a tidy dresser but knows a good suit when they see one. They reflect on whether visiting a tailor might be a good idea, but in the end they remember their father's words and stick with the suit - their "three button hand me down". This song is a powerful reminder of the value of hard work and the importance of staying true to one's roots and heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need no one's opinion
I do not care about other people's opinions
On the matter concerning my dress
Especially when it comes to my dress
I was raised in a clinic down in Oklahoma
I grew up in Oklahoma and was not wealthy
There were many things I did not possess
My family did not have many material possessions
I never complained because my father said
I never complained because my father taught me to be grateful
"Son, you'll get your chance before you're my age"
I would have my chance to have nice things in life
Then he took me upstairs and gave me this suit
He gave me this suit that he was once proud to wear
Written all over his face
He was very emotional and proud when he gave it to me
"Others may come and the others may go
People may come and go from your life
But that suit will be around wherever you're goin'"
But this suit will always be with you, no matter where you go
Now I had my fair share of these women
I had a lot of women in my life
But they came between me and my suit
But they tried to make me give up my suit
There was a filly from Boston, a barmaid from Houston
I had a girlfriend from Boston and a fling in Houston
Not forgetting the one in Detroit
I also had a woman in Detroit
They said, "we like you, boy, and we think you're sweet
They liked me and thought I was attractive
But can't you lose your suit?"
But they wanted me to give up my suit
I said, "no, no, no, no, you can't do that to me"
I refused to give up my suit
I remember what my father said
My father's words still resonate with me
"Others may come and the others may go
People may come and go from your life
But that suit will be around wherever you're goin'"
But this suit will always be with you, no matter where you go
I've never been a tidy dresser
I have never been very neat when it comes to my clothes
And the fold in my trousers, it ain't straight
Even my trousers are not perfectly folded
Still, I know a good cloth when I see one
I can still recognize quality clothing
That's why I'm clad in this gray flannel suit
And that's why I still wear this gray flannel suit
Sometimes I wonder if I should visit a tailor
Sometimes I consider getting a new suit made
And get myself a smooth outfit
And getting a more stylish suit
Then I remember what my father said to me
But then I remember my father's advice
"I'll make you from the open road, you all know this"
That I am a product of my experiences and journey, and I shouldn't change that
"Others may come and the others may go
People may come and go from your life
But that suit'll be around wherever you go", c'mon
But this suit will always be with you, no matter where you go
Three button hand me down
This three-button hand-me-down suit is something I value and cherish
Three button hand me down, haha
This three-button hand-me-down suit is something I am proud of
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN MC LAGAN, ROD STEWART
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