Well I’ve been like this for my most of my life
My ex would surely say that everything causes me strife
I’ve worried lots for so many years
Stresed, fretted, rung my hands, and cried lots of tears
Feelin’ scared ‘bout tests when in school
And then, I worried if the kids thought I were cool
I was always the one to do what was right and that’s why I’m always uptight

Been stressin’ ‘bout my job, stressin’ ‘bout my career
I worry ‘bout working but working on worr’ing
I don’t like my stressin’ but it’s just my plight
And, you know I’m always uptight

I’m up, I’m up I’m uptight
Got a wonderful son, he’s cute as a mite, but you know I’m always uptight
o-oh, o-oh I’m uptight
Got a great fam’ly to say it’s all right, even so, I’m always uptight.

Day before a test, thought should I have studied longer
Used to figure skate but wish I had been stronger
I stress ‘bout how I look and the things I cook
Lived in L.A. and worried when the house shook
I’ve lost sleep, I’ve lost some time
I’ve lost my mind when things got rough, but
Worr’ing lots is a losing fight and I wish I weren’t so uptight

I’m up, I’m up, I’m uptight
My mind’s always a-churning all through the night, that’s because I’m always uptight
o-oh, o-oh, I’m uptight
Got a lot of friends to talk to at night, yet you know, I’m always uptight.

Ya’ll know that I’m always uptight

Well I hate that I’m anxiety ridden
I wish you could say it is forbidden
Kick back, relax, and I’ll feel lots better. Then, just not worry, stress or even fetter.
Make myself a list for being calm, happy, and living stress free
Less stress and I’ll sleep better at night
No I don’t like that I’m always uptight
I’ll try to be calm and not so uptight

I’m up, I’m up, I’m uptight
Got a terrific life and no real gripes, and shouldn’t be so uptight
o-oh, o-oh, I’m I’m I’m I’m I’m uptight
Had a great date with a nice guy tonight, now only a bit uptight
Well maybe still somewhat uptight
Still sort of uptight.