Buttons
Steve Lacy Lyrics
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I don't know where I am
You're runnin' through my mind
And then you show me love
In my room, in my room
Uh
Hey, you went away to save
And then I picked you up
And then I showed you love
And then we talked
Let our guards down
I say you, you took me all around
Then treat me like a dog
And made me walk for miles
And then you held me up
I will never not love you
Not love you
uh
About my pride
About my pride
About my pride
About my prize (there's something 'bout my pride)
About my prize (there's something 'bout my loving)
About my pride (there's something 'bout my pride)
About my pride (there's something 'bout my loving)
About my pride
Oh, yeah
Oh
In Steve Lacy's song "Buttons," the lyrics reflect the turmoil of a complicated romantic relationship. The song begins with Lacy confessing his love and confusion for his partner, unsure of where he stands with them. He describes how they've been on his mind, and how he's fallen in love with them despite the uncertainty. The second verse continues the narrative, with Lacy describing how his partner left to avoid facing their problems, but he brought them back and they let their guards down. However, Lacy then describes how his partner treated him poorly, making him walk for miles like a dog, yet he still cannot stop loving them.
The repetition of the phrase "About my pride" reflects Lacy's conflicted emotions. He is torn between his love for his partner and his own sense of self-worth. The repetition of the line "there's something 'bout my..." suggests that Lacy is trying to sort out the different facets of his feelings. He loves his partner, but he also values his pride and self-respect. Lacy is struggling to reconcile these two conflicting needs and desires.
Overall, "Buttons" is a raw and emotionally charged song about the complexities of love and self-identity. The lyrics portray the ups and downs of a turbulent relationship, as Lacy grapples with his feelings for his partner and his own sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I fall in love with you
I have fallen in love with you, although I'm unsure of where I stand.
I don't know where I am
I'm confused and don't know where I stand in the relationship.
You're runnin' through my mind
Your presence and thoughts are occupying my mind most of the time.
And then you show me love
You reciprocate with love and affection towards me.
In my room, in my room
Our intimate moments occur in private spaces.
Hey, you went away to save
You parted ways to lessen the pain or stress in the relationship.
Yourself from all the rain
You protect yourself from the negative emotions caused by our struggles.
And then I picked you up
I aided you in your moment of vulnerability and helped you stand again.
And then I showed you love
I demonstrated love and care for you.
And then we talked
We communicated to resolve disagreements and smooth our differences.
Let our guards down
We allowed ourselves to open up and be vulnerable.
I say you, you took me all around
You led me on various adventures and journeys.
Then treat me like a dog
You suddenly treated me badly and undeservingly.
And made me walk for miles
I had to suffer and work hard to regain your favor and trust.
And then you held me up
After some time, you showed affection and care again.
I will never not love you
I will always love you.
Not love you
I can never stop loving you.
About my pride
I'm concerned and focused on my self-respect and dignity.
About my prize (there's something 'bout my pride)
My pride is somehow valuable and important to me.
About my prize (there's something 'bout my loving)
My love for you is similarly valuable and meaningful to me.
About my pride (there's something 'bout my pride)
I'm still thinking about my self-respect and how it affects my relationship.
About my pride (there's something 'bout my loving)
My love for you is perhaps a source of pride and fulfillment.
About my pride
Once again, I'm thinking about the significance of my self-respect.
Oh, yeah
An enthusiastic and affirming sentiment to one of the previous lines.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dacoury Dahi Natche, Ely Rise, Steve Thomas Lacy-Moya
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gretchen9186
Hey, I fall in love with you
I don't know where I am
You're runnin' through my mind
And then you show me love
In my room, in my room
(Uh!)
Hey, you went away to save
Yourself from all the rain
And then I picked you up
And then I showed you love
And then we talked
Let our guards down (Down, down)
I say, "You, you took me all around
Then treat me like a dog
And make me walk for miles
And then you held me up
I will never not love you"
Not love you, uh!
About my pride
About my pride
About my pride
About my prize
(There's something 'bout my pride)
About my prize
(There's something 'bout my loving)
About my pride
(There's something 'bout my pride)
About my pride
(There's something 'bout my loving)
About my pride
Ooh, yeah
Oh!
@cupid6244
lyrics !!!
Hey, I fall in love with you
I don't know where I am
You're runnin' through my mind
And then you show me love
In my room, in my room
(Uh)
Hey, you went away to save
Yourself from all the rain
And then I picked you up
And then I showed you love
And then we talked
Let our guards down (Down, down)
I say, "You, you took me all around
Then treat me like a dog
And make me walk for miles
And then you held me up
I will never not love you"
Not love you, uh
[Outro]
About my pride
About my pride
About my pride
About my prize (There's something 'bout my pride)
About my prize (There's something 'bout my loving)
About my pride (There's something 'bout my pride)
About my pride (There's something 'bout my loving)
About my pride
Oh, yeah
Oh
@alvinsanchez8824
Steve’s songs are just so addicting to listen to
@lonelyloner2655
no honestly.
@fekkacam
Literally
@csaunders516
EXACTLYYYYYY
@thekewlstbishever1819
Ikr?!
@jayj722
Imma leave this at 444 likes. Feels like it fits the mood lolll
@PataMuncher
This song sounds like it would be in a movie scene. A really touching scene
@ella-ls3mm
I thought this too
@cindigoodridge6847
You so right
@user-so3yw8tr1x
No, the audio itself is already a masterpiece. Can't imagine it being in a scene