The song was performed by Scott and AC/DC on BBC music show Top of the Pops, 12 days before his death. This episode, dated 7 February 1980, was repeated by BBC Four on 19 February 2015, the 35th anniversary of Scott's death.
The band had earlier recorded another song with vastly different words and music entitled "Touch Too Much", but the song was never released. That track would eventually see the light of day in 1997 when it was included in Volts, part of the band's Bonfire box set.
The cover of the single in many territories was released with the band photograph flipped horizontally, incorrectly showing the Youngs and bassist Cliff Williams as playing left-handed.
The music video was live rehearsal performance from If You Want Blood Tour 1978-1979, along with "Walk All Over You" on the Family Jewels DVD compilation.
Prior to joining AC/DC on the Rock or Bust World Tour, Axl Rose said this was his favorite AC/DC song. The song was first performed live on 22 May 2016 in Prague.
Touch Too Much
AC/DC Lyrics
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When you turned out the lights
And everything comes into view
She was taking her time
I was losing my mind
There was nothing that she wouldn't do
It wasn't the first
She knew we was making love
I was so satisfied
Deep down inside
Like a hand in a velvet glove
Seems like a touch, a touch too much
Seems like a touch, a touch too much
Too much for my body, too much for my brain
This damn woman's gonna drive me insane
She's got a touch, a touch too much
She had the face of an angel
Smiling with sin
A body of Venus with arms
Dealing with danger
Stroking my skin
Let the thunder and lightening start
It wasn't the first
It wasn't the last
It wasn't that she didn't care
She wanted it hard
And wanted it fast
She liked it done medium rare
Seems like a touch, a touch too much
Seems like a touch, a touch too much
Too much for my body, too much for my brain
This damn woman's gonna drive me insane
She had a touch, a touch too much, touch me
Seems like a touch (touch too much)
You know it's much too much (much too much)
I really want to feel your (touch too much)
Girl you know you're giving me (much too much)
Seems like a touch
Just a dirty little touch
I really need your touch
'Cause you're much too much too much too much
Seems like a touch, a touch too much
Seems like a touch, a touch too much
Giving me a touch, a touch too much
Baby gotta a touch, a touch too much
Seems like a touch, a touch too much
A touch too much
A touch too much
A touch too much
A touch
Come on and touch me
Yeah
The lyrics of "Touch Too Much" by AC/DC are about a sexual encounter that is wild and intense, leaving the singer feeling like the woman is giving him "a touch too much." The song starts with the singer turning off the lights and then watching as the woman takes her time. The encounter is so intense that it's too much for his body and his brain. Despite his protests, however, the woman keeps coming back for more. She's a dangerous, sexy woman who enjoys getting down to business in the bedroom.
Throughout the song, there are references to the woman's sinfulness and the singer's desire for more. The chorus repeats the phrase "seems like a touch, a touch too much" four times, further emphasizing the singer's realization that this woman is too much for him to handle. The song has a fast tempo with a hard rock and blues-infused sound to match the intensity of the lyrics.
Overall, the lyrics of "Touch Too Much" celebrate the pleasure of sex and the wild abandon that comes with it. The song is an ode to the intense, passionate moments that can occur between two people, even if it's a little bit too much sometimes.
Line by Line Meaning
It was one of those nights
It was a night where everything seemed to click into place
When you turned out the lights
When you were ready to get intimate
And everything comes into view
All the small details of the experience were heightened
She was taking her time
She was in no rush
I was losing my mind
I was unable to focus
There was nothing that she wouldn't do
She was eager to please
It wasn't the first
This wasn't the first time we had been together
It wasn't the last
This wouldn't be the last time we were together
She knew we was making love
She was aware of the nature of our relationship
I was so satisfied
I was content with the experience
Deep down inside
On a subconscious level
Like a hand in a velvet glove
It was smooth, comforting and satisfying
Seems like a touch, a touch too much
It felt like too much of a good thing
Too much for my body, too much for my brain
It was very intense
This damn woman's gonna drive me insane
The experience was addictive, and I couldn't get enough
She's got a touch, a touch too much
She had a certain touch that was almost unbearable
She had the face of an angel
She had a very attractive face
Smiling with sin
She had a seductive look about her
A body of Venus with arms
She had a beautiful body and strong arms
Dealing with danger
She was not afraid to take risks
Stroking my skin
She was touching me sensually
Let the thunder and lightening start
The experience was explosive
It wasn't that she didn't care
She did care, but in her own way
She wanted it hard
She wanted it to be rough
And wanted it fast
She wanted it to be quick
She liked it done medium rare
She enjoyed a balance of intensity and comfort
Seems like a touch (touch too much)
It felt like too much of a good thing
You know it's much too much (much too much)
It was intense beyond my control
I really want to feel your (touch too much)
I crave your touch
Girl you know you're giving me (much too much)
You're giving me more than I can handle
Just a dirty little touch
An intense, sensual experience
I really need your touch
I crave your intense touch
'Cause you're much too much too much too much
You're too intense for me to resist
Giving me a touch, a touch too much
Your touch is almost too intense to handle
Baby gotta a touch, a touch too much
You have such an intense touch
A touch too much
An overwhelmingly intense touch
A touch
An intense, sensory experience
Come on and touch me
I crave your intense touch
Yeah
An exclamation of excitement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@YoWifeyLuvsMe
“she had the face of an angel, smiling with sin, the body of venus with arms” MY FAVORITE PART EVER
@KBMars
Yeah, how great is that...
@spanishpeaches2930
...but she liked it done medium rare !
@user-he6rc6jq5z
All of us love looking into the face of an angel, smiling with sin
@PurpleRecords1972
Today 1980 - we lost a legend - thanx for the music Bon🙏🎤
@SS-yc9nu
This song is very underrated. It’s my favorite from AC DC
@abi_islazy
me too!!!
@petek9541
This is one of the best rock songs ever.
@tihomircukman2162
Underrated?? You seem to be living in a parallel universe mate.
@FrankG-bc4zu
0:16 😅 0:16 0:16 @@petek9541