Uptight
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Baby, ev'rything is all right, uptight, out of sight
I'm a poor man's son, from across the railroad tracks
The only shirt I own is hangin' on my back
But I'm the envy of ev'ry single guy
Since I'm the apple of my girl's eye
When we go out stepping on the town for a while
But it's all right if my clothes aren't new
Out of sight because my heart is true
She says baby ev'rything is alright, uptight, out of sight
Baby, ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
She's a pearl of a girl, I guess that's what you might say
I guess her folks brought her up that way
The right side of the tracks, she was born and raised
In a great big old house, full of butlers and maids
She says no one is better than I, I know I'm just an average guy
No football hero or smooth Don Juan
Got empty pockets, you see I'm a poor man's son
Can't give her the things that money can buy
But I'll never, never, never make my baby cry
And it's all right, what I can't do
Out of sight because my heart is true
She says baby ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Baby, ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Baby, ev'rything is alright, uptight, ha ha ha ha, yeah
Baby, ev'rything is alright, uptight, way out of sight
Baby, ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
The lyrics to Stevie Wonder's song "Uptight (Everything Is Alright)" tell the story of a young man who is from a less fortunate background, but finds himself in a happy and successful relationship. He is able to overlook his own financial struggles as long as he is able to make his girlfriend happy. He recognizes that he may not be the most impressive guy in the world, but he is enough for his girlfriend, and that is all that matters.
The lyrics highlight the theme of love prevailing over material possessions and status. The young couple is able to go out and have a good time without worrying about their financial situation because they are happy in each other's company. The song is also about being proud of who you are, and not letting societal standards bring you down or make you feel inferior.
The chorus, "Baby, everything is all right, uptight, out of sight," is a catchy and upbeat reminder that despite any obstacles or challenges, everything will be alright as long as you have love and happiness in your life.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love and a reminder that it is what truly matters in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, everything is all right, uptight, out of sight
Everything is going well and I feel good
I'm a poorman's son, from across the railroad tracks
I come from a lower class background
The only shirt I own is hangin' on my back
I don't have many material possessions
But I'm the envy of every single guy
I am admired by other men because of my girlfriend
Since I'm the apple of my girl's eye
My girlfriend loves me deeply
When we go out stepping on the town for a while
When we go out to have fun in town
My money's low and my suit's out of style
I don't have much money and my clothes are not fashionable
But it's all right if my clothes aren't new
It's okay that I don't have new clothes
Out of sight because my heart is true
My honesty and sincerity make up for my lack of material possessions
She says baby everything is alright, uptight, out of sight
My girlfriend reassures me that everything is good
I'm a pearl of a girl, I guess that's what you might say
My girlfriend is beautiful and valuable
I guess her folks brought her up that way
Her upbringing contributed to her being a valuable person
The right side of the tracks, she was born and raised
She comes from a wealthy and respectable background
In a great big old house, full of butlers and maids
She grew up in a large and luxurious home with many servants
No one is better than I, I know I'm just an average guy
I don't have any special talents, but I feel confident in myself
No football hero or smooth Don Juan
I am not a popular or skilled athlete or ladies' man
Got empty pockets, you see I'm a poorman's son
I don't have much money because of my background
She says give her the things that money can buy
My girlfriend wants material possessions that money can buy
But I'll never, never make my baby cry
I will do everything I can to make sure my girlfriend is happy and not upset
And it's all right, what I can't do
It's okay that I can't buy everything my girlfriend wants
Out of sight because my heart is true
My girlfriend values my sincerity and honesty
Baby everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
We are happy and things are going well
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
We continue to be happy and things are going well
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, ah ah ah ah
We are still doing well
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
We are still happy and everything is going well
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
We are still happy and everything is going well
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Like a fool, I went and stayed too long
I'm wondering if your love's still strong
Oh baby, Here I am
Signed Sealed Delivered I'm yours
Then that time I went and said goodbye
Now I'm back and not ashamed to cry
Oh baby, Here I am
Signed Sealed Delivered I'm yours
(repeat 3x)
Done a lot of foolish things
That I really didn't mean
Seen a lot of things in this whole world
When I touch them, there is nothing, girl
Oh baby, Here I am
Signed Sealed Delivered I'm yours
Oh and baby you set my soul on fire
Thats why I know you're my heart's only desire
Here I am
Signed Sealed Delivered I'm yours
(repeat 3x)
I've done a lot of foolish things
That I really didn't mean
I could be a broken man
but yea I wouldn't you feel...
Here I am baby
Signed Sealed Delivered I'm yours
(repeat 3x)
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Oh yeah baby, like a fool I went and stayed too long
Now I'm wondering if your love's still strong
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours
Then that time I went and said goodbye
Now I'm back and not ashamed to cry
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours
Here I am baby
Oh, you've got the future in your hand
(Signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Here I am baby,
Ah, you've got the future in your hand
(Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours)
I've done a lot of foolish things
That I really didn't mean
Hey, hey, yea, yea, didn't I, oh baby
Seen a lot of things in this old world
When I touched them they did nothing, girl
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours, oh I'm yours
Oo-wee babe you set my soul on fire
That's why I know you are my only desire
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours
Here I am baby
Ah, you've got the future in your hand
(Signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Here I am baby,
Ah, you've got the future in your hand
(Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours)
I've done a lot of foolish things
That I really didn't mean
I could be a broken man but here I am
With your future, got your future babe (here I am baby)
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Here I am baby, (here I am baby)
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Here I am baby, (here I am baby)
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Songwriters: Lee Garretti / Lula Mae Harnaway / Stevie Wonder / Syreeta Wright
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
@tienaellison4729
Who else is still listening in 2024 ?
@tianamcgruder8677
MEEEEEE 😎❤️😁👋🏽
@joelandapresley6405
Me2
@helensanderson7092
Me. It's a fantastic song. One of my favourites 😍
@AbyaaJones
God please keep Stevie Wonder on this earth for as long as possible we need his music he is a musical genius.💯💯💯💯
@Myhiddentalents_64
Yes
@alexaorr492
Facts please keep him on this earth
@stefonwilliams9790
Yes indeed keep Stevie Wonder on this earth 🌍 two musical geniuses Stevie Wonder and Prince Rogers O(+> Nelson
@babettemcveay7906
Agreed😄
@dittoniknik2043
The song is shit