Buttons
Platinum Deluxe Lyrics

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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)

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)

Overall Meaning

"Buttons" by Platinum Deluxe is a playful and seductive song about a confident and empowered woman who is expressing her desire for a more intimate connection with her partner. The lyrics play with the metaphor of "loosening up buttons" to symbolize both physical and emotional restraint. The singer is urging her partner to let go of his inhibitions and fully embrace their passion and desires.

The first verse sets the tone by highlighting the discrepancy between the promises the partner makes and their lack of action. The singer asserts her independence and attractiveness, emphasizing that she knows how to get what she wants, but she wants her partner to reciprocate. She wants to see their words turned into meaningful actions.

In the second verse, the singer questions the partner's claims of being a "big boy" and how their love has not been demonstrated towards her. She wonders if she is too much for them or if her affection and kisses are not enough. She challenges them to recognize the potential for a deeper connection and invites them to take a chance with her.

Overall, "Buttons" conveys the singer's confidence, assertiveness, and desire for a more fulfilling physical and emotional connection with her partner. It celebrates female empowerment and expresses the frustration that can come with unfulfilled promises and lack of action.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm telling you loosen up my buttons, baby (uh huh)
I'm requesting for you to release your inhibitions and let loose, baby (yes, indeed)

But you keep fronting (uh)
Yet, you continue to put up a front (yes)

Saying what you going to do to me (uh huh)
Making claims about what you're capable of doing to me (yes, indeed)

But I ain't seen nothing (uh)
But I haven't witnessed any action backing up your words (yes)

Typical
Just your usual behavior (yes)

Hardly the type I fall for
Not the kind of person I usually get attracted to (yes)

I like when the physical
I enjoy the aspect of a physical connection (yes)

Don't leave me asking for more
Don't make me crave for additional fulfillment (yes)

I'm a sexy mama (mama)
I am a confident and attractive woman (yes)

Who knows just how to get what I want and (want and)
Someone who understands the methods to achieve my desires (yes, indeed)

What I want to do is spring this on you (on you)
My intention is to surprise you with my intentions (yes, indeed)

Back up all of the things that I told you (told you)
Support and follow through on all the promises I made to you (yes)

You been saying all the right things all night long
Throughout the entire evening, you've been expressing precisely what I want to hear (yes)

But I can't seem to get you over here to help take this off
Yet, I'm unable to convince you to join me and assist in removing these clothes (yes)

Baby, can't you see
Darling, are you not able to comprehend (yes)

How these clothes are fitting on me
The way these garments conform to my body (yes)

And the heat coming from this beat?
And the passion emanating from this rhythm? (yes)

I'm about to blow
I'm on the verge of exploding (yes)

I don't think you know
I don't believe you understand (yes)

You say you're a big boy
You assert that you're a mature adult (yes)

But I can't agree
However, I cannot concur (yes)

'Cause the love you said you had
Because the affection you claimed to possess (yes)

Ain't been put on me
Has not been demonstrated towards me (yes)

I wonder
I am curious (yes)

If I'm just too much for you
If I am simply too overwhelming for you (yes)

Wonder
Contemplate and ponder (yes)

If my kiss don't make you just
If my kisses do not provoke within you (yes)

Wonder
Curiosity and contemplation (yes)

What I got next for you
Regarding what surprises I have in store for you (yes)

What you want to do? (do)
What actions do you desire to take? (yes)

Take a chance to recognize that this could be yours
Allow yourself an opportunity to realize that this could belong to you (yes)

I can see, just like most guys that your game don't please
I am aware, similar to the majority of men, that your tricks do not impress (yes)

Baby, can't you see
Darling, are you not able to comprehend (yes)

How these clothes are fitting on me
The way these garments conform to my body (yes)

And the heat coming from this beat?
And the passion emanating from this rhythm? (yes)

I'm about to blow
I'm on the verge of exploding (yes)

I don't think you know
I don't believe you understand (yes)

Come on, baby, loosen up my buttons, babe
Come on, darling, let go of your inhibitions and undress me, babe (yes)

Loosen up my buttons, babe
Release the closures on my clothing, babe (yes)

Baby, won't you loosen up my buttons, babe?
Darling, wouldn't you please unfasten my clothing, babe? (yes)

Loosen up my buttons, babe
Unclasp the fastenings on my garments, babe (yes)