This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
[Originally by The Foundations]
Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, baby
Just to let me down (let me down)and mess me around
And then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, baby
When you say you will (say you will) but I love you still
I need you (I need you) more than anything, darlin'
You know that I have from the start
So build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my heart
"I'll be over at ten", you told me time and again
But you're late, I wait around and then (bah-dah-dah)
I run to the door, I can't take any more
It's not you, you let me down again
(hey, hey, hey!) baby, baby,I try to find
(hey, hey, hey!) a little time, and I'll make you mine
(hey, hey, hey!) I'll be home
Waiting by the phone for you
Ooo-oo-ooo, ooo-oo-ooo
Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, baby
Just to let me down (let me down) and mess me around
And then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, baby
When you say you will (say you will) but I love you still
I need you (I need you) more than anything, darling
You know that I have from the start
So build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my heart
You were a toy but you could be the boy I adore
If you'd just let me go (bah-dah-dah)
Although you're untrue, I'm attracted to you more and more
What more can I say
(hey, hey, hey!) baby, baby,I try to find
(hey, hey, hey!) a little time and I'll make you happy
(hey, hey, hey!) I'm alone
Waiting by the phone for you
Ooo-oo-ooo, ooo-oo-ooo
Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, baby
Just to let me down (let me down) and mess me around
And then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, baby
When you say you will (say you will) but I love you still
I need you (I need you) more than anything, darling
You know that I have from the start
So build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my
Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, baby
Just to let me down (let me down) and mess me around
And then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, baby
When you say you will (say you will) I need you still
I need you (I need you) more than anything, darling
You know that I have from the start
So build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my heart
Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, baby
Just to let me down (let me down)and mess me around
And then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, baby
When you say you will (say you will) but I love you still
I need you (I need you) more than anything, darlin'
You know that I have from the start
So build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my heart
"I'll be over at ten", you told me time and again
But you're late, I wait around and then (bah-dah-dah)
I run to the door, I can't take any more
It's not you, you let me down again
(hey, hey, hey!) baby, baby,I try to find
(hey, hey, hey!) a little time, and I'll make you mine
(hey, hey, hey!) I'll be home
Waiting by the phone for you
Ooo-oo-ooo, ooo-oo-ooo
Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, baby
Just to let me down (let me down) and mess me around
And then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, baby
When you say you will (say you will) but I love you still
I need you (I need you) more than anything, darling
You know that I have from the start
So build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my heart
You were a toy but you could be the boy I adore
If you'd just let me go (bah-dah-dah)
Although you're untrue, I'm attracted to you more and more
What more can I say
(hey, hey, hey!) baby, baby,I try to find
(hey, hey, hey!) a little time and I'll make you happy
(hey, hey, hey!) I'm alone
Waiting by the phone for you
Ooo-oo-ooo, ooo-oo-ooo
Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, baby
Just to let me down (let me down) and mess me around
And then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, baby
When you say you will (say you will) but I love you still
I need you (I need you) more than anything, darling
You know that I have from the start
So build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my
Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, baby
Just to let me down (let me down) and mess me around
And then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, baby
When you say you will (say you will) I need you still
I need you (I need you) more than anything, darling
You know that I have from the start
So build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my heart
Lyrics submitted by SaVeStHeDaYgAl
Build Me Up Buttercup Lyrics as written by Mike D'abo Tony Macauley
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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