Out of Touch
Absolutely Fantastic 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
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
(Out of touch)
(Out of touch)
(Out of time)
(Out of touch)
(Out of time)
(Out of touch)
(Out of time)
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
The opening lyrics of Absolutely Fantastic's song "Out of Touch" speak to the nature of life itself. Shake it up is all that we know, and we use the bodies up as we go. The world is constantly moving forward, and time is always ticking. This is a theme that carries throughout the song. The singer is waking up to a fantasy that they long for. The shades all around them aren't the colors they used to see, which could be interpreted to mean that their memories are fading away. Despite this, broken ice still melts in the sun, and times that are broken can often be one again. This is a message of hope about the possibility of things changing for the better.
As the song progresses, the singer speaks about living in the middle between two extremes. They are looking for love where the climate is cold and reaching out for something to hold. They long for connection and the ability to feel alive. Smoking guns hot to the touch would cool down if we didn't use them so much. This is a commentary on the destructive nature of humanity and the need for change. The singer wishes that we could cool down before it's too late.
Ultimately, the chorus brings together the main themes of the song. The singer feels out of touch and out of time, yet out of their mind when the person they're addressing isn't around. This could mean that they feel disconnected from the world and from others, and that this person is the only one who can bring them back to reality. The repetition of the chorus creates a sense of urgency, emphasizing the need for connection and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake it up is all that we know
Constantly changing our lives and surroundings is all we know
Using the bodies up as we go
Exploiting ourselves and others to keep up with the constant changes
I'm waking up to fantasy
Realizing that our lives are not as real as we thought they were
The shades all around aren't the colors we used to see
The world we live in is not as bright and colorful as it used to be, it's darker and colder
Broken ice still melts in the sun
Even though things may be broken, they can still heal and come together
And times that are broken can often be one again
Even relationships that have broken apart can often be repaired
We're soul alone
We feel isolated and disconnected from others
And soul really matters to me
Connecting with others on a deeper level is important to me
Take a look around
Observing the world around us, we can see that we are not the only ones struggling
You're out of touch
You are disconnected from reality
I'm out of time
I don't have the time or energy to keep up with constantly changing circumstances
But I'm out of my head when you're not around
I feel lost and alone without you
Reaching out for something to hold
Searching for something stable in our constantly changing lives
Looking for a love where the climate is cold
Seeking love in a world that feels cold and unfeeling
Manic moves and drowsy dreams
We swing between manic activity and apathetic detachment
Or living in the middle between the two extremes
Trying to find balance between these two extremes
Smoking guns hot to the touch
The things we do to cope with our changing lives can be harmful
Would cool down if we didn't use them so much, yeah
If we didn't rely on harmful coping mechanisms, we might find some relief
Too much
It's all too much to handle
(Out of touch)
Disconnected from reality
(Out of time)
Running out of time to keep up with constant changes
(Out of touch)
Disconnected from reality
(Out of time)
Running out of time to keep up with constant changes
(Out of touch)
Disconnected from reality
(Out of time)
Running out of time to keep up with constant changes
Not around
You are not here with me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL KEENAN, DARREN SAMPSON, DARYL HALL, JOHN OATES
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