<… Read Full Bio ↴The Weeks are an indie rock band originally from Jackson, Mississippi.
The band was formed by Cain Barnes, Chaz Lindsay, Cyle Barnes, Damien Bone, and Samuel Williams in March of 2006 when they were between 14 and 16 years old. The band signed to the Esperanza Plantation label, with the debut album, Comeback Cadillac, released in July 2008. The album blended southern rock and alternative.
A second album, Rumspringa, followed in 2009. After some lineup changes that left them with a four piece of the Barnes twins, Bone and Williams, the band relocated to Nashville, TN. In March 2011, they returned to Water Valley, MS to work with Winn McElroy at his Black Wings Studio on the eight songs that encompass a 12" EP entitled, "Gutter Gaunt Gangster", out October 11, 2011 on Esperanza Plantation.
They spent the next six months touring with Junior Astronomers, Local H, North Mississippi All-Stars, and The Meat Puppets. After signing with Kings of Leon's new record label Serpents and Snakes, they re-released Gutter Gaunt Gangster September 25th, 2012.
Currently, the Weeks are anticipating a tour in the UK with KOL in the summer of 2013 and celebrating the accolades following the release of their current album, "Dear Bo Jackson".
Buttons
The Weeks Lyrics
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She told me, 'I've been missin' you.'
We's a-leaving
She said, stay
She kissed my lips and quickly ran away
Lost some buttons to my overcoat
Pull your knife away from my throat
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
I shake, I shake
I can never see
How good a young love could really be
I know, I know
It's not that bad
Take a look at what we had
Walked you home from the park
I held your hand, it was after dark
Hold me closer, she'll always stay
She kissed my lips and quickly ran away
Lost some buttons to my overcoat
Pull your knife away from my throat
She said, 'smoke your cigarette, I hope you choke'
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
You shake, you shake
I could never see
How good young love could really be
I know, I know
It's not that bad
Take a look at what we had
The first verse of "Buttons" by The Weeks talks about a conversation between two lovers, with the female partner feeling down and missing her partner. The male protagonist tries to comfort her, only to be interrupted by the girl's sudden departure. She kisses him and runs away. The second verse deals with the aftermath of this encounter, where the singer reminisces about their romantic moments together, including a walk home after dark, holding hands. Again, their moment is cut short when the girl kisses him and leaves abruptly.
The chorus of "Buttons" portrays the enduring pain of the lover's separation. The singer is shaky and unable to forget the love he received from his partner, even though their time together was brief. The male protagonist understands that their time together was not all smooth, and that there were complications like the girl's somewhat violent response to their parting.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the fragile nature of relationships that stem from young love. "Buttons" conveys the bittersweet emotions that come with a romantic encounter that ends too quickly. Love is unsure in your youth, but the memories can be positively overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
I said, 'darlin', why so blue?'
I asked my lover why she was feeling sad
She told me, 'I've been missin' you.'
She said that she missed me
We's a-leaving
We were leaving
She said, stay
She asked me to stay
She kissed my lips and quickly ran away
She gave me a kiss and left
Lost some buttons to my overcoat
I lost some buttons from my coat
Pull your knife away from my throat
Someone had a knife at my throat
She said, 'smoke your cigarette, I hope you choke'
She sarcastically told me to smoke my cigarette and choke on it
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
She kissed me again and left quickly
I shake, I shake
I am shaking
I can never see
I can never understand
How good a young love could really be
How fulfilling young love can be
I know, I know
I understand
It's not that bad
The situation isn't too terrible
Take a look at what we had
Remember the good times we shared
Walked you home from the park
I walked her home from the park
I held your hand, it was after dark
I held her hand in the darkness
Hold me closer, she'll always stay
Hold me close, and she will always be with me
She kissed my lips and quickly ran away
She kissed me again and left quickly
Lost some buttons to my overcoat
I lost some buttons from my coat
Pull your knife away from my throat
Someone had a knife at my throat
She said, 'smoke your cigarette, I hope you choke'
She sarcastically told me to smoke my cigarette and choke on it
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
She kissed me again and left quickly
You shake, you shake
You are shaking
I could never see
I could never understand
How good young love could really be
How fulfilling young love can be
I know, I know
I understand
It's not that bad
The situation isn't too terrible
Take a look at what we had
Remember the good times we shared
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Cain Barnes, Cyle Barnes, Damien Bone, Samuel Williams
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@mxkcrm
I said darling why so blue
She told me I been missin' you
He said leave and she said stay
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
Lost them buttons to my overcoat
Pull your knife away from my throat
She said smoke your cigarette I hope you choke
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
I shake, I shake I could never see
How good young love could really be
I know, I know it's not that bad
Take a look at what we had
Walked you home from the park
Held your hand it was after dark
Hold me close, said she'll always stay
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
Lost them buttons to my overcoat
Pull your knife away from my throat
She said smoke your cigarette I hope you choke
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
I shake, I shake I could never see
How good young love could really be
I know, I know it's not that bad Take a look at what we had
@youngneil3613
I said, 'darlin', why so blue?'
She told me, 'I've been missin' you.'
We's a-leaving
She said, stay
She kissed my lips and quickly ran away
Lost some buttons to my overcoat
Pull your knife away from my throat
She said, 'smoke your cigarette, I hope you choke'
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
I shake, I shake
I can never see
How good a young love could really be
I know, I know
It's not that bad
Take a look at what we had
Walked you home from the park
I held your hand, it was after dark
Hold me closer, she'll always stay
She kissed my lips and quickly ran away
Lost some buttons to my overcoat
Pull your knife away from my throat
She said, 'smoke your cigarette, I hope you choke'
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
You shake, you shake
I could never see
How good young love could really be
I know, I know
It's not that bad
Take a look at what we had
@shiannalynn9705
I just found a “The Weeks” shirt at the thrift store and was sooo curious and IM NOT KIDDING, im obsessed!! Ive been listening to them while cleaning, doing homework, driving. Literally vibing everywhere man, im so happy 🤍
@harrison87ss
Nice find 😎
@OddSide6
I can't believe this band isn't HUGE! They're great in studio and live.
@mkelley2103
preserve idiots
dont let them get big then they will deviate from the purpose......
they will lose the music and be intoxicated with fame which will bring the band as we knew to an end. Dont be afraid to struggle thats when you give your best. When you think your nothing and you fight for something. Thats the under dawg we love. Thats the under dawg in all of us!
@8bitlost783
+Michael Kelley yes
@jvalentino6466
I love them!! I even cant find their songs here
@adrianademaio2011
When this song appears on my Pandora playlist, my run instantly improves 😃
@mxkcrm
I said darling why so blue
She told me I been missin' you
He said leave and she said stay
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
Lost them buttons to my overcoat
Pull your knife away from my throat
She said smoke your cigarette I hope you choke
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
I shake, I shake I could never see
How good young love could really be
I know, I know it's not that bad
Take a look at what we had
Walked you home from the park
Held your hand it was after dark
Hold me close, said she'll always stay
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
Lost them buttons to my overcoat
Pull your knife away from my throat
She said smoke your cigarette I hope you choke
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away
I shake, I shake I could never see
How good young love could really be
I know, I know it's not that bad Take a look at what we had
@419thmilitia
Hwy what about the words for Broken Body? Thanks.
@6uhXBT
the first kiss my lips has a she in fornt of it >:)