Buttercup is a song by Jack Stauber, released in 2017 on the album Pop Food. Online, short sections of the track became popular in edits, fan videos and meme compilations because its cheerful sound can feel unexpectedly emotional in context. That contrast helped it spread across short-form video platforms, where creators used it for heartbreak jokes, reflective moments and stylized transitions. Even in brief clips, the song remains recognizable and useful when a post needs both energy and a touch of sadness.
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A short clip from Jack Stauber's Buttercup, the 2017 indie pop song often used in sad edits, ironic memes and nostalgic video posts.
This sound is a brief excerpt from Buttercup by Jack Stauber, trimmed to under 12 seconds for quick edits and meme timing. The clip has a bright, catchy indie pop feel, but people often use it in a slightly sad or bittersweet way, which gives videos a contrast between upbeat music and emotional context. That mix makes it work well for reaction posts, character edits and nostalgic montage moments where the mood needs to feel playful on the surface but a little melancholy underneath.
