Build Me Up Buttercup
McFly · Other Songs - McFly
[Busted]
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 anyone darling
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
(Ba da da)
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 try to find
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
A little time and I'll make you mine
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
I'll be home
I'll be beside the phone waiting for you
(You)
(You)
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 anyone darling
You know that I have from the start
So build me up
(Build me up)
Buttercup don't break my heart
[McFly]
You are my toy but I could be the boy you adore
If you'd just let me know
(Ba da da)
Although you're untrue I'm attracted to you all the more
Why do I need you so
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
Baby
Baby try to find
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
A little time and I'll make you mine
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
I'll be home
I'll be beside the phone waiting for you
(You)
(You)
[Busted]
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 anyone 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 anyone darling
You know that I have from the start
So build me up
(Build me up)
Buttercup don't break my heart
Yeah
Yeah
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 anyone darling
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
(Ba da da)
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 try to find
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
A little time and I'll make you mine
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
I'll be home
I'll be beside the phone waiting for you
(You)
(You)
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 anyone darling
You know that I have from the start
So build me up
(Build me up)
Buttercup don't break my heart
[McFly]
You are my toy but I could be the boy you adore
If you'd just let me know
(Ba da da)
Although you're untrue I'm attracted to you all the more
Why do I need you so
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
Baby
Baby try to find
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
A little time and I'll make you mine
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
I'll be home
I'll be beside the phone waiting for you
(You)
(You)
[Busted]
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 anyone 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 anyone darling
You know that I have from the start
So build me up
(Build me up)
Buttercup don't break my heart
Yeah
Yeah
Build Me Up Buttercup
McFly's 2004 rendition of 'Build Me Up Buttercup' reimagines the classic 1963 hit with a polished pop-rock arrangement that defined their early sound. While the original was a staple of the British Invasion, McFly's version incorporates modern production techniques and a driving rhythm section that appealed to a new generation. The track served as a significant early single for the band, showcasing their ability to blend nostalgic melodies with contemporary energy. It remains a staple of their discography, often appearing on greatest hits collections and live performances, cementing its place in their catalog of energetic pop-rock anthems.