In 2009, Aly & AJ renamed themselves 78violet and officially announced their departure from Hollywood Records the following year. In 2013, the sisters released their first single in five years, "Hothouse". The duo had planned to release a full-length album in 2014, which was later leaked onto the internet during summer 2014. On December 9, 2015, the duo announced they had decided to return to their original name, Aly & AJ. Since then, the duo has been working on new music.
On June 2, 2017, they announced a new single titled "Take Me".[8][9] It serves as the lead single from their EP, Ten Years. The single was released on August 18, 2017.
Symptom of Your Touch
Aly AJ Lyrics
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It's harder to control the urge
My blood rushes up
And my judgement's on the way out
If you're asking me for closure
Just know what'll happen if I come over
Symptom of your touch
If it feels so good
Why does it hurt so much?
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Way too many mistakes
You're familiar so it makes it easy
Where did we go wrong?
Who am I to say that I don't need you?
If you're asking me for closure
Don't expect it to happen when I lose my composure
It's a symptom of your touch
Symptom of your touch
If it feels so good
Why does it hurt so much?
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Why am I never capable
Of doing the right thing just for once?
Why am I never capable
Of doing the right thing just for once?
Why am I never capable
It's just a symptom of us
It's just a symptom
It's a symptom of your touch
Symptom of your touch
If it feels so good
Why does it hurt so much?
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
The lyrics of Aly & AJ's song "Symptom of Your Touch" portray the struggle of giving into an urge that is hard to control. The singer of the song explains how every night gets worse and their judgment is clouded by the rush of blood caused by the touch of the other person. They admit that it feels good but the pain it causes is too much to bear. The song suggests that the touch of the other person is so intoxicating that it becomes addictive and gradually turns into a symptom that is hard to overcome.
The singer then goes on to say that they are asked for closure, but they are unable to provide it because they know they will lose their composure. They have made too many mistakes, and being familiar with the other person makes it easier for them to fall into the same trap again. They question where they went wrong and admit that they need the other person, despite the pain their touch causes. The song ends with a feeling of helplessness and acceptance that their bond is just a symptom, and they are incapable of doing the right thing.
Overall, the song portrays a complicated relationship where both parties are struggling to let go despite the pain they are causing each other. The lyrics show how giving in to an irresistible touch could lead to a destructive cycle that is hard to break.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night gets worse
As time goes by, my situation becomes more desperate and unbearable
It's harder to control the urge
I find it difficult to resist my strong desire
My blood rushes up
My heartbeat and blood pressure increases in response to your touch
And my judgement's on the way out
My decision-making ability and rational thinking is being compromised
If you're asking me for closure
If you want me to end it all with you
Just know what'll happen if I come over
Bear in mind the consequences that will occur if I spend time with you
It's a symptom of your touch
The negative effects I'm experiencing is a direct reaction to your touch
If it feels so good
Although it is pleasurable
Why does it hurt so much?
I'm still experiencing pain for some inexplicable reason
Way too many mistakes
I've made so many mistakes and poor decisions
You're familiar so it makes it easy
I am comfortable with you so it's hard to let go
Where did we go wrong?
I'm unsure how we ended up in this undesirable position
Who am I to say that I don't need you?
I'm not sure if I can handle life without you
Don't expect it to happen when I lose my composure
Don't anticipate closure when I am emotionally unstable
Why am I never capable
I am always incapable of doing what's best
It's just a symptom of us
Our relationship is the root of my problems
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AJ Michalka, Alyson Michalka, Jeremiah Raisen, Jorge Elbrecht, Justin Rothman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gabby OC
Every night gets worse
It's harder to control the urge
My blood rushes up
And my judgement's on the way out
If you're asking me for closure
Just know what'll happen if I come over
It's a symptom of your touch
Symptom of your touch
If it feels so good
Why does it hurt so much?
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Way too many mistakes
You're familiar so it makes it easy
Where did we go wrong?
Who am I to say that I don't need you?
If you're asking me for closure
Don't expect it to happen when I lose my composure
It's a symptom of your touch
Symptom of your touch
If it feels so good
Why does it hurt so much?
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Why am I never capable
Of doing the right thing just for once?
Why am I never capable
Of doing the right thing just for once?
Why am I never capable
It's just a symptom of us
It's just a symptom
It's a symptom of your touch
Symptom of your touch
If it feels so good
Why does it hurt so much?
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Aly & AJ
Anyone who knows me knows I would never walk this far in one day
Catarina Cattasaki
Looks like good Cardio to moi...So...Why Not? I once walked and/or bicycled 30 miles in 1 day. In summer.
Some One
Did it hurt to walk backwards up the stairs at the end?
Yuki Satagawa
I would try to but my feet might give out in like an hour :/ ….. no maybe the next minute after I step foot outside my door. Especially w covid keeping me cooped in my little hut of a house 😭😵 rip me
The Watcher
@averageStudent lol
averageStudent
@The Watcher I thought the same thing and was about to comment 😂.
SlightlyScottish Zarzoo
Aly looking left and right before crossing, ugh what a role model
Some One
Timestamp then!
Aly & AJ
Always here to model good walking etiquette!
Adam Robert
i keep saying it but this album... we've heard four songs and it's easily the best album of 2021. we don't deserve this perfection