Out of Touch
• HALL & 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
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 HALL & OATES's song "Out of touch" expresses themes of loneliness, disconnection, and feeling out of place. The first verse sheds light on how society uses and consumes people's bodies, while numbing themselves to reality. The singer portrays a surreal world where reality is distorted, and the colors are not what they once were. The second verse indicates a search for love in a cold climate, which could represent an emotional need that is not met within the current situation. It's a yearning for a sense of balance between the manic and the drowsy.
The chorus "You're out of touch, I'm out of time, but I'm out of my head when you're not around" emphasizes the disconnection and loneliness that the person is experiencing; however, they feel the presence of that special someone, even though they are not around. While the final verse suggests that the singer is feeling overwhelmed, yet still searching for that something, which would complete them. It could represent the need for a vital connection with someone to feel whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake it up is all that we know
We constantly look for new things to excite and stimulate us
Using the bodies up as we go
We live carelessly and use people for our own gratification
I'm waking up to fantasy
I'm starting to realize that my life is not what I thought it was
The shades all around aren't the colors we used to see
The world has changed, and what we once thought was good is now lost or gone
Broken ice still melts in the sun
Even when things are broken, there is still hope for recovery and growth
And times that are broken can often be one again
We can learn from our mistakes and rebuild broken relationships or situations
We're soul alone
Despite being surrounded by people, we feel isolated and disconnected
And soul really matters to me
Maintaining a spiritual or emotional connection is important to me
Take a look around
Reflect on your surroundings and what is truly important in life
You're out of touch
You are disconnected from reality and don't understand what is really important
I'm out of time (time)
I'm running out of the opportunity or chance to make a change or fix things
But I'm out of my head
I'm consumed by my thoughts and emotions
When you're not around
I feel lost or empty without you
Reaching out for something to hold
Searching for stability or something to ground us
Looking for a love where the climate is cold
Searching for love in a place or state of mind that may be difficult or unsupportive
Manic moves and drowsy dreams
Our actions are sometimes wild and erratic, while our dreams are far-fetched and unrealistic
Or living in the middle between the two extremes
Trying to find a balance between extremes to live a stable life
Smoking guns hot to the touch
Things that are dangerous or harmful to us can be tempting or exciting
Would cool down if we didn't Use them so much, yeah
If we didn't indulge in dangerous behaviors, they wouldn't have the same hold on us
Too much
We've gone too far and need to reign in our behaviors
Yeah open eyes (not around)
We need to wake up to reality and not live in our illusions
Reach out for something to hold (time)
Desperately grasping for anything to help us through a difficult time
But I'm out of my head
We've become so wrapped up in our thoughts and emotions that it's hard to think clearly
When you're not around (too cold, girl)
Without you, I feel lost and cold
Yeah I'm out of time (time)
Time is running out for me to make a change or fix things
But I'm out of my head
I'm consumed by my emotions and can't think clearly
When you're not around
Without you, I feel lost and untethered
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....