Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, United States) is … Read Full Bio ↴Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, United States) is an American pop singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, conductor, and performer, best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana (At the Copa)".

In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equaled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records number one Adult Contemporary artist and winning three straight American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Several well-known entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp of approval," including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow, "He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said, "Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you."

As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, such as Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has written songs for musicals, films, and commercials. From February 2005 to December 30, 2009, he was the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, performing hundreds of shows before ending relationship with the hotel. From March 2010, he has headlined at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide

Losing Touch
Barry Manilow Lyrics

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I can tell something's up
You haven't touched your scotch
You've been staring out the window
Now you're staring at your watch

And lately that's been happening to much
I think we're losing touch
Is it something I've done

Or things I never said

It's been getting pretty quiet
There on you side of the bed
Remember when we used to talk so much
I think we're losing touch

After all the love we found together
Who had ever guessed, that we could fall
After all the things we had in common
Where they too common after all?

Won't you tell me what's wrong
I haven't got a clue
Is there something we can take for this
Or something we can do

Together you and I have had so much

There's so much to lose
And I think we're losing touch

Overall Meaning

In "Losing Touch," Barry Manilow expresses his concern about his relationship with his partner. He notices that things have been hard with them lately, and he's worried that they're losing their connection. He can tell something is wrong as his partner hasn't even touched their drink and has been staring out the window a lot lately. Their communication and intimacy has been decreasing significantly recently, which worries him.

Manilow ponders what could be causing the distance between them. He wonders if there is something he has done or something he has failed to say that may have caused this problem. The relationship that once bloomed with constant talks and open communications, now looks bleak as quietness now reigns on his partner's side of the bed. He reminisces on the good times they had before this decline in connection, and he's afraid of losing what they've built.

Overall, "Losing Touch" is a poignant and emotional song that addresses the relatable issue of losing touch with a significant other. Barry Manilow's introspective lyrics resonate deeply with anyone who has faced this challenge in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I can tell something's up
I can sense that something is wrong

You haven't touched your scotch
I have noticed that you have not had any of your drink

You've been staring out the window
You have been gazing through the window for quite some time

Now you're staring at your watch
You are now looking at your wristwatch

And lately that's been happening to much
This has been occurring far too frequently of late

I think we're losing touch
I have a feeling that we are drifting apart

Is it something I've done
Have I done something wrong

Or things I never said
Or is it something that I failed to mention

It's been getting pretty quiet
Things have become quite silent

There on you side of the bed
Especially on your side of the bed

Remember when we used to talk so much
Recall how we used to converse for hours