Buttons
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 lyrics to "Buttons" by The Weeks are a reflection on a past relationship and the mixed emotions that come with it. The song begins with the singer asking his former lover why she seems sad and she responds that she has been missing him. Despite this, they must part ways, and she quickly kisses him before running off. The chorus repeats the phrase, "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."
The inconstancy of the relationship is evident - the mention of lost buttons and a knife suggest tension and danger, while the kiss is fleeting and insincere. The singer feels conflicted about their past, recognizing the good times ("How good a young love could really be") but also acknowledging the difficulties they faced. The song ends with a memory of walking the former lover home, and even though they hold hands, she still runs away when the moment ends.
Overall, "Buttons" is a poignant reflection on love and loss, and the ways in which nostalgia can color our memories of past relationships. It's a bittersweet reminder that even when things don't work out, there are still happy moments to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
I said, 'darlin', why so blue?'
I asked my love why she seemed upset and down.
She told me, 'I've been missin' you.'
She told me she had been missing my company and being with me.
We's a-leaving
We were getting ready to leave.
She said, stay
She asked me to stay with her.
She kissed my lips and quickly ran away
She gave me a quick kiss and then immediately left.
Lost some buttons to my overcoat
I lost some buttons from my overcoat.
Pull your knife away from my throat
Someone had a knife at my throat and I asked them to put it away.
She said, 'smoke your cigarette, I hope you choke'
She told me to smoke my cigarette and expressed a hope that I choke on it.
I shake, I shake
I am shaking with emotion or fear.
I can never see
I am unable to comprehend or understand certain things.
How good a young love could really be
I did not realize how wonderful young love could truly be.
I know, I know
I understand, I understand.
It's not that bad
The situation is not as terrible as it may seem.
Take a look at what we had
Reflect on the love and experiences we shared together.
Walked you home from the park
I walked my love home after spending time together at the park.
I held your hand, it was after dark
I held her hand as it was getting dark outside.
Hold me closer, she'll always stay
She asked me to hold her closely and promised to always be there for me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charles Dunlap, Jenny Ingrid Viktoria Norlin, Latasha Williams, Le Crae Devaughn Moore, Natalie Lauren Sims, Torrance Anton Esmond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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 >:)