“Tied up” is an idiom meaning “kept occupied or engaged; busy.” The lyrics are meant for the singer’s lover, whom he can’t have a relationship with since she is “tied up right now.” However, it’s no problem for him; he doesn’t mind waiting.
“Tieduprightnow” technically released on June 7, 2018 when...
[Verse]
As I look out, you're warning me
Your thoughts devour my point of view (Give you up now)
It’s true, I cower when I will speak
So let's get 'round to why
[Refrain]
I will be the first in line to open up
So I don't mind to give you up
[Chorus]
So let's get 'round to why
The one I need is tied up right now
So let's just wait a while
The one I need is tied up right now
So let's not draw the line
'Cause I can't make my mind up right now
So let's just wait a while
The one I need is tied up right—
[Refrain]
I will be the first in line to open up
So I don't mind
I will be the first in line to open up
So I don't mind to give you up
[Chorus]
So let's get 'round to why
The one I need is tied up right now
So let's just wait a while
The one I need is tied up right now
So let's not draw the line
'Cause I can't make my mind up right now
So let's just wait a while
The one I need is tied up right—
Tieduprightnow was written by Patrick Hetherington & Noah Hill & Louie Swain & Jules Crommelin & Anatole Serret.
Tieduprightnow was produced by Parcels.
Parcels released Tieduprightnow on Fri Apr 27 2018.
In a story by Amnplify, the band divulges this:
We recorded “Tieduprightnow” in a Berlin studio, we had just lived out 6 months of German winter without even a hint of sun. But during this session it was the start of spring and the first rays began to peak through our window. The video is a homage...
The second verse can only be found in the song’s single version