Uptight
Uptight Harmony: Love Beyond Riches
Lyrics
Baby, everything is all right, uptight, out of sight
Expressing that everything is fine and going well, using the terms "uptight" and "out of sight" for emphasis.
Baby, everything is all right, uptight, out of sight
Reiteration of the positive sentiment and well-being expressed in the first line.
I'm a poorman's son, from across the railroad tracks
Describing the singer's humble background as the son of a poor man, living across the railroad tracks.
The only shirt I own is hangin' on my back
Indicating financial struggles by mentioning that the only shirt the singer owns is on their back.
But I'm the envy of every single guy
Despite financial difficulties, the singer is admired by other men, likely due to being loved by their girlfriend.
Since I'm the apple of my girl's eye
Emphasizing the singer's importance and affection in their girlfriend's eyes.
When we go out stepping on the town for a while
Describing going out on the town for a while, possibly indicating a social event or date.
My money's low and my suit's out of style
Highlighting financial limitations, with low money and an outdated suit.
But it's all right if my clothes aren't new
Expressing contentment despite not having new clothes.
Out of sight because my heart is true
Stating that the heart is true, indicating sincerity and loyalty.
She says baby everything is alright, uptight, out of sight
Reiteration of the girlfriend affirming that everything is fine and enjoyable.
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Reaffirming the positive state of affairs using the terms "uptight" and "clean out of sight."
I'm a pearl of a girl, I guess that's what you might say
Describing the singer's girlfriend as a valuable and wonderful person, using the term "pearl of a girl."
I guess her folks brought her up that way
Suggesting that the girlfriend's upbringing contributed to her positive qualities.
The right side of the tracks, she was born and raised
Detailing the girlfriend's affluent background, being born and raised on the right side of the tracks.
In a great big old house, full of butlers and maids
Describing a large and luxurious house with butlers and maids, further highlighting the contrast in backgrounds.
No one is better than I, I know I'm just an average guy
Despite differences, expressing self-worth and acknowledging that no one is better than the singer.
No football hero or smooth Don Juan
Admitting to not being a typical hero or a smooth charmer, emphasizing humility.
Got empty pockets, you see I'm a poorman's son
Reiterating the singer's status as a poor man's son, emphasizing financial limitations.
She says give her the things that money can buy
Girlfriend's desire for material things, contrasting with the singer's inability to provide them.
But I'll never, never make my baby cry
Committing to avoiding making the girlfriend cry, prioritizing emotional well-being.
And it's all right, what I can't do
Accepting limitations but expressing contentment, emphasizing the sincerity of emotions.
Out of sight because my heart is true
Reiterating that the heart is true, reinforcing the theme of sincerity.
She says baby ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Reaffirming the positive state of affairs and the girlfriend's assurance that everything is fine.
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Reiteration of the positive sentiments using the terms "uptight" and "clean out of sight."
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, ah ah ah ah
Further affirmation that everything is fine, using vocalizations (ah ah ah ah).
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Reiteration of the positive state of affairs using the terms "uptight" and "clean out of sight."
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Final affirmation that everything is fine and going well.
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