Bassist Zach Sutton indicated in an interview that “Buttercup” was his favourite song to play live, because “it goes frickin’ H.A.M. near the end.”
"It’s not a break-up song, it’s more of a middle-finger song, I guess. “I wanna do things my way” and it came from a couple different perspectives, the point of view changes. She's, he's, I, you – it’s all pretty ambiguous."
– Nathan Stocker, when asked if “Buttercup” was a break-up song
"We wanted it to sort of parallel the carefree, ambitious, and rebellious feeling (Buttercup) gives off. A lot of the colors and elements throughout the video are depictions from the album cover and symbols within it, which was something that we all definitely wanted to play off of."
- Hippo Campus
Buttercup
Hippo Campus Lyrics
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(She'll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
I'll be fine on my own, she said, all my love's wrapped in shades of red
(She'll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
No holds barred in the ring so you'll fight me
Give 'em hell, give 'em teeth like you taught me
Tireless mess, seeking thrills getting bitey
Pudgy face kissing lace in the backseat
Wrinkled toss of the coin that I can't see
Don't forget I have you to be like me
Where around is enough for a family
I'll be fine on my own, she said, I don't need you inside my head
(She'll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
I'll be fine on my own, she said, all my love's wrapped in shades of red
(She'll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
Growing pains splaying rain on the high sea
Scale a tree, snap a branch so you can't leave
On the ground, lost and found, understand me
Putting words in my mouth, trying to get free
Solid punch kind of eyes make 'em wobbly
Gothic vine growing fire in the lobby
Lighten up, buttercup, get a hobby
Yeah, swing, sucker, swing, finish sobbing
She'll be fine on her own... she'll be fine on her own
She'll be fine on her own... she'll be fine on her own
She'll be fine on her own, she said
She'll be fine on her own, she said
She'll be fine on her own, she said
She'll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own
She'll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own
I'll be fine, I'm alright, it's my body
Gonna stick to my guns, like you taught me
Holy hell, I can tell that you hate me
Dying moon, keep me up, keep me waiting
I'll be fine, I'm alright, it's my body
Gonna stick to my guns, like you taught me
Holy hell, I can tell that you hate me
Dying moon, keep me up, keep me waiting
The song "Buttercup" by Hippo Campus is an exploration of individuality and the struggle to maintain it amidst outside pressures. The singer of the song is a woman who asserts that she doesn't need anyone inside her head and that she'll be fine on her own. Her lover appears to be trying to change her or make her conform to some kind of standard, but she resists. The opening lyrics "I'll be fine on my own, she said, I don't need you inside my head" suggest that the singer is self-reliant and independent. She doesn't want anyone to control or influence her thoughts, feelings, or actions.
The chorus "She'll be fine on her own... she'll be fine on her own" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's determination and resistance to outside pressures. The lines "Growing pains splaying rain on the high sea/Scale a tree, snap a branch so you can't leave" suggest that the singer is going through a difficult period of change and is trying to ground herself by holding onto something stable. The line "Lighten up, buttercup, get a hobby" is the embodiment of what the song stands for. It's a message to be free and continue doing what makes one happy.
Overall, "Buttercup" is an anthem for individualism, encouraging listeners to stand on their own two feet and not be swayed by the opinions or judgments of others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be fine on my own, she said, I don't need you inside my head
She doesn't need anyone inside her head and says she will be fine on her own.
I'll be fine on my own, she said, all my love's wrapped in shades of red
She believes she will be fine on her own and her love is completely for herself.
No holds barred in the ring so you'll fight me
She doesn't want any restrictions in her life, and wants to fight all her battles her own way.
Give 'em hell, give 'em teeth like you taught me
She wants to give it her all and fight fiercely just like someone taught her to.
Tireless mess, seeking thrills getting bitey
She is driven towards finding new thrills and excitement in her life despite being exhausted.
When I'm in doubt
She feels unsure and hesitant at times.
Pudgy face kissing lace in the backseat
A metaphor for someone who is overweight and in a romantic moment in the car.
Wrinkled toss of the coin that I can't see
An unknown outcome that seems uncertain to her.
Don't forget I have you to be like me
She reminds someone of the fact that she has them to be like her.
Where around is enough for a family
She feels that having people around her is enough to make it feel like a family.
Growing pains splaying rain on the high sea
She is struggling to grow and change with life's challenges, but feels like she is out of her depth.
Scale a tree, snap a branch so you can't leave
She climbs high and breaks down her obstacles so no one can leave.
On the ground, lost, and found, understand me
She feels like she is lost but eventually finds herself, and wants others to understand her situation.
Putting words in my mouth, trying to get free
Others try to influence her decisions by putting words in her mouth, but she wants freedom to make her own choices.
Solid punch kind of eyes make 'em wobbly
Her eyes seem to have a powerful impact on the people she encounters.
Gothic vine growing fire in the lobby
A dark and twisted presence that seems to grow and manifest in her life despite being in an unexpected place.
Lighten up, buttercup, get a hobby
She advises someone to lighten up and get a hobby.
Yeah, swing, sucker, swing, finish sobbing
She tells someone to keep fighting and not to give up, even if it means crying at the end.
I'll be fine, I'm alright, it's my body
She reassures herself that she is in control, and she is okay with her body.
Gonna stick to my guns, like you taught me
She will stick to the lessons she learned, no matter what happens.
Holy hell, I can tell that you hate me
She feels like someone hates her and it's becoming obvious.
Dying moon, keep me up, keep me waiting
She is desperate and waiting for someone or something to keep her going, even if it will die soon.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: WHISTLER ISAIAH ALLEN, JAKE MICHAEL LUPPEN, NATHAN TODD STOCKER, ZACH MARK SUTTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marivaz2737
I’ll be fine on my own, she said, I don’t need you inside my head
(She’ll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
I'll be fine on my own, she said, all my love's wrapped in shades of red
(She’ll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
No holds barred in the ring so you'll fight me
Give 'em hell, give 'em teeth like you taught me
Tireless mess, seeking thrills getting bitey
When I'm in doubt
Pudgy face kissing lace in the backseat
Wrinkled toss of the coin that I can't see
Don't forget I have you to be like me
Where around is enough for a family
I’ll be fine on my own, she said, I don’t need you inside my head
(She’ll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
I'll be fine on my own, she said, all my love's wrapped in shades of red
(She’ll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
Growing pains splaying rain on the high sea
Scale a tree, snap a branch so you can't leave
On the ground, lost and found, understand me
Putting words in my mouth, trying to get free
[Turntan, Beans & Stitches]
Solid punch kind of eyes make ‘em wobbly
Gothic vine growing fire in the lobby
Lighten up, buttercup, get a hobby
Yeah, swing, sucker, swing, finish sobbing
She’ll be fine on her own... she’ll be fine on her own
She’ll be fine on her own... she’ll be fine on her own
She’ll be fine on her own, she said
She’ll be fine on her own, she said
She’ll be fine on her own, she said
She’ll be fine on her own, she’ll be fine on her own
She’ll be fine on her own, she’ll be fine on her own
I'll be fine, I'm alright, it’s my body
Gonna stick to my guns, like you taught me
Holy hell, I can tell that you hate me
Dying moon, keep me up, keep me waiting
I'll be fine, I'm alright, it’s my body
Gonna stick to my guns, like you taught me
Holy hell, I can tell that you hate me
Dying moon, keep me up, keep me waiting
@dragothedragon2079
LYRICS
I’ll be fine on my own, she said, I don’t need you inside my head
(She’ll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
I'll be fine on my own, she said, all my love's wrapped in shades of red
(She’ll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
No holds barred in the ring so you'll fight me
Give 'em hell, give 'em teeth like you taught me
Tireless mess, seeking thrills getting bitey
When I'm in doubt
Pudgy face kissing lace in the backseat
Wrinkled toss of the coin that I can't see
Don't forget I have you to be like me
Where around is enough for a family
I’ll be fine on my own, she said, I don’t need you inside my head
(She’ll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
I'll be fine on my own, she said, all my love's wrapped in shades of red
(She’ll be fine on her own, she'll be fine on her own)
Growing pains splaying rain on the high sea
Scale a tree, snap a branch so you can't leave
On the ground, lost and found, understand me
Putting words in my mouth, trying to get free
Solid punch kind of eyes make ‘em wobbly
Gothic vine growing fire in the lobby
Lighten up, buttercup, get a hobby
Yeah, swing, sucker, swing, finish sobbing
She’ll be fine on her own... she’ll be fine on her own
She’ll be fine on her own... she’ll be fine on her own
She’ll be fine on her own, she said
She’ll be fine on her own, she said
She’ll be fine on her own, she said
She’ll be fine on her own, she’ll be fine on her own
She’ll be fine on her own, she’ll be fine on her own
I'll be fine, I'm alright, it’s my body
Gonna stick to my guns, like you taught me
Holy hell, I can tell that you hate me
Dying moon, keep me up, keep me waiting
I'll be fine, I'm alright, it’s my body
Gonna stick to my guns, like you taught me
Holy hell, I can tell that you hate me
Dying moon, keep me up, keep me waiting
@erin6671
I never really knew the lyrics of this song I would sing along and be like “ibefaofmyownshesaidibefiajdbwk, ishebabilil, ishebabilil”
@amysarmiento1901
Lmao why is this so funny to me
@VanillaChebenteen
I LEGIT THOUGHT IT WAS LIKE “ILL FIND MY OWN JESUS
@murkd3414
This is accurate to the lyrics
@uha8146
@@VanillaChebenteen what? lmao
@anaangelaalcaria1341
@@uha8146 its shi pi pa lu lu lu
@lerm8433
Two fantastic indie pop songs called buttercup, both almost completely incomprehensible.
@Child_Friendly_Child_I_Swear
wait i thought this was indie rock.. oh my god im dumb
@aldobonillaquiros7884
@@Child_Friendly_Child_I_Swear I've gotten to a point where I don't even care. There is almost no distinction between indie pop and indie rock. And I love that way!
@hannahstafford1935
What’s the name of the other indie song called buttercup? I haven’t heard any other besides this one