Buttons and Zips Lyrics

Lyric discussion by proggie 

Cover art for Buttons and Zips lyrics by Elbow

Not just about 'getting it on' but yes, teenage groping is part of it. I think Guy is recalling the group he hung around with when he was 16 or 17. Al, Becks, Tom, Ed, Joe and Cath. Are they real? Maybe, maybe not but they sound much more fun than the guys I hung around with in the sixth form!