Out Of Touch
Daryl Hall & John Oates Lyrics
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Using the bodies up as we go
I'm waking up to fantasy
The shades all around aren't the colors we used to see
Broken ice still melts in the sun
And times that are broken can often be one again
We're soul alone
And soul really matters to me
Take a look around
You're out of touch
I'm out of time (time)
But I'm out of my head
When you're not around
You're out of touch
I'm out of time (time)
But I'm out of my head
When you're not around
Oh, ohh
Ohh
Reaching out for something to hold
Looking for a love where the climate is cold
Manic moves and drowsy dreams
Or living in the middle between the two extremes
Smoking guns hot to the touch
Would cool down if we didn't
Use them so much, yeah
We're soul alone
And soul really matters to me
Too much
You're out of touch
I'm out of time (time)
But I'm out of my head
When you're not around
You're out of touch
I'm out of time (time)
But I'm out of my head
When you're not around
Oh, ohh
Ohh
Ooh
Oh, ohh
Ohh (ohh)
(Out of touch, out of touch)
(Wow!) You're out of touch
I'm out of time
But I'm out of my head
When you're not around
You're out of touch
I'm out of time (time)
But I'm out of my head
When you're not around
You're out of touch (we're soul alone, girl)
I'm out of time
But I'm out of my head
When you're not around (not around)
You're out of touch
I'm out of time (out of touch, out of time)
But I'm out of my head (out of touch, out of time, girl)
When you're not around
You're out of touch
Reach out for something to hold (time)
But I'm out of my head
When you're not around (too cold, girl)
You're out of touch (too cold, girl)
I'm out of time (too cold, girl)
Yeah open eyes (not around)
You're out of touch (out of touch)
I'm out of time (out of time, out of touch)
But I'm out of my head (out of time)
When you're not around
You're out of touch
Yeah I'm out of time (time)
But I'm out of my head
When you're not around
The lyrics of "Out of Touch" by Daryl Hall & John Oates depict a society that is consumed by materialism and self-indulgence. The phrase "shake it up is all that we know" suggests that the characters in the song are more concerned with having a good time than with any deeper meaning or purpose. The line "using the bodies up as we go" implies that people are just disposable objects in this world, to be used and discarded without a second thought. However, the singer seems to be waking up to a different kind of reality, where things are not as they seem. The old colors have changed, and there's a sense of disillusionment and disconnect from the world around them. Despite this, the song still contains a hopeful message that broken things can be repaired and soulful connections can be made.
The use of the phrase "out of touch" is interesting because it can be interpreted in different ways. On one hand, it could be seen as a criticism of someone who is out of touch with reality, living in a privileged bubble that shields them from the struggles of everyday life. Alternatively, it could be seen as a plea for someone to reach out and connect with the world around them, to get back in touch with their own emotions and the emotions of others. The lyrics also make reference to the idea of opposites or extremes, with the image of "living in the middle between the two extremes." This evokes a sense of balance or harmony, but also the feeling of being caught in the middle of conflicting forces. Overall, the lyrics of "Out of Touch" can be seen as a commentary on the emptiness of modern society and the need for individuals to find deeper meaning and connection in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake it up is all that we know
We don't know anything except for shaking things up
Using the bodies up as we go
We're using people up as we move forward
I'm waking up to fantasy
I'm waking up to a world that's not real
The shades all around aren't the colors we used to see
The world's changed and it's not the same as it used to be
Broken ice still melts in the sun
Even broken things can heal and get better
And times that are broken can often be one again
Things that have broken in the past can sometimes be mended
We're soul alone
We're alone in our souls and our hearts
And soul really matters to me
Having a soul and being in touch with it is important to me
Take a look around
Look at the world around you
You're out of touch
You're disconnected from reality
I'm out of time (time)
I don't have much time left
But I'm out of my head
But I'm losing my mind
When you're not around
When you're not here with me
Reaching out for something to hold
Trying to find something stable to hold onto
Looking for a love where the climate is cold
Looking for love in a place where it's hard to find
Manic moves and drowsy dreams
Extreme actions and lethargic thoughts
Or living in the middle between the two extremes
Trying to find balance between two extremes
Smoking guns hot to the touch
Dangerous situations that are intense and risky
Would cool down if we didn't Use them so much, yeah
Things would get better if we stopped doing them so often
Too much
This is all too much to handle
Reach out for something to hold (time)
Trying to find something to hold onto before time runs out
But I'm out of my head (too cold, girl)
But I'm losing my mind because it's too cold and lonely without you
Yeah open eyes (not around)
Keeping our eyes open and aware, even when you're gone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Oates, Daryl Hall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kxjejsj
Shake it up is all that we know
Using the bodies up as we go
I'm waking up to fantasy
The shades all around aren't the colors we used to see
Broken ice still melts in the sun
And times that are broken can often be one again
We're soul alone
And soul really matters to me
Take a look around
You're out of touch
I'm out of time
But I'm out of my head when you're not around
You're out of touch
I'm out of time (time)
But I'm out of my head when you're not around
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Reaching out for something to hold
Looking for a love where the climate is cold
Manic moves and drowsy dreams
Or living in the middle between the two extremes
Smoking guns hot to the touch
Would cool down if we didn't use them so much, yeah
We're soul alone
And soul really matters to me
Too much
You're out of touch
I'm out of time
But I'm out of my head when you're not around
You're out of touch
I'm out of time
But I'm out of my head when you're not around
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're out of touch
I'm out of time
But I'm out of my head when you're not around
You're out of touch
I'm out of time
But I'm out of my head when you're not around
You're out of touch
Time
But I'm out of my head when you're not around
You're out of touch
I'm out of time
Not around
You're out of touch
I'm out of time
@martinkuliza
well... YOU JUST EXPERIENCED IT
(as one that lived through it) there it is mate.
the difference is , in our time
1. We were young (like .. 2nd grade young)
2. This music was everywhere, in the shop, at the bus stop, at home, in the disco, at the roller rink, everywhere
so when you have a constant influence of positivity like this , You feel fucking awesome
3. Then.. the world was different as well
- No LGBTQ
- no Flat earthers
- No Trolls
- Not much stupidity
and if any of those decided to rear their heads they were told to fuck off
Trying starting a debate in the 80s like
- Let's discuss what defines a personal as male or female
EXPECT THE RESPONSE........ Ohhh Fuck off mate !!!
- But.. No really the earth is flat
EXPECT THE RESPONSE........ Ohhh Fuck off mate !!!
- Trolling got you a punch in the face,
We called these people FUCKWITS
- As for stupidity , Your first offence would result in everyone looking at you and laughing at you and saying
.....DUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHH!!!!
LOL
After a while you pick up the rules of being normal and not being a fuckwit
so, that's why the world was a better place
and then the music made it fucking better
Then....
YOU HAD CHOICES
Were you a pop person
Were you a rap person
Were you a heavy metal person
Your choices were
Really fucking good
Awesome
fucking Awesome
Amazing beyond words
and without a lie, ... when these are your choices YOU ACCEPT IT AS NORMAL, NOT AS AWESOME
You just figure.... Hey, they are professionals and they are Artist's .
it took my generation 30 years to figure out how fucking good we had it BY SEEING COMMENTS LIKE YOURS
Make no mistake... YOUR GENERATION MAKES MY GENERATION UNDERSTAND WHAT WE HAD
but it was dreamy and cool and romantic and you could find a chick and get with her and it was cool because the music suited the mood
IT WAS A GOOD TIME TO BE ALIVE
IT WAS A GOOD TIME TO BE A KID
Everything was new and emerging
We had technology ... but not too much
We still had to do shit on our own and not be lazy
We learned respect and if we didn't we got a punch in the face and then we did learn it
LESSONS IN LIFE MATE... Simple as that
People can say what they like but if you go to school in the 80s and you decide your'e going to be a prick to someone
Sooner or later something is going to happen to you that makes you wish
you never fucking did that
you have the living fucked kicked out of you
AND AS A RESULT, WHEN YOUR'E AN ADULT, YOU'RE NOT A DICKHEAD
The system works
there was no hiding behind a keyboard
if you did shit, someone would threaten to bash you
if you hid from the bashing ....
- We'd get on our BMX Bikes and find where you lived (YES.. REALLY LOL) i guess it sounds funny now to say it, but yes this is what we did
- When you came outside, You'd be bashed
You couldn't run from a bashing, sooner or later you'd be somewhere where the other person was, School, the shops, your own house, whatever
and if you actively ran away from it.. YOU WERE A FUCKING PUSSY FOR LIFE.
IMPORTANT LESSONS WERE LEARNED
EVERYONE KNEW THE LESSONS
AND THE MUSIC WAS AWESOME
AND FIGHTS WERE FAIR, You went hard but everyone knew when enough was enough
you win the fight, you help the other guy up
if he did anything on the way up, he'd have the shit kicked out of him and then you leave him down
it was all fair
great time to be alive and i'd do it again in a heartbeat
@williammarroquin9343
Who’s listening this golden song in 2024
@cottoncandyskies33
Me!!
@user-zc1ty9tk4n
Me!
@LoRobert-bl4up
Me!
@joeljones1411
This is why we call this song a classic, it never goes outta style
@user-jm5sh2fi6s
Yo!
@tkb5726
I am legally required to watch this every Thursday
@overgrownghost
It's Thursday :)
@thesingingidiot2851
But why legally? And why Thursday?? 😂😂😂
@smee1969
It’s mondays for me Ohhh ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh out of touch .. out of touch....