Human Touch
Betty Who Lyrics
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We got it right for a while
Do you get lonely at night?
We don't have to go higher, we don't have to go
The lights, cold nights, remember when
I call you every now and then
So good, that on and off again
Oh, why don't you come over?
Baby be close to me, just like you used to be
Oh, one more night to hold ya
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
I always loved how you kiss
And I'm overdue for a fix
Just with a touch of your lips
I want you to come home, I want you to come home
The lights, cold nights, remember when
I call you every now and then
So good, that on and off again
And on again
Oh, why don't you come over?
Baby be close to me, just like you used to be
Oh, one more night to hold ya
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
Baby I love how you love in the in between
Baby I love how it feels when you're holding me
Baby I love how you love in the in between
Baby I love it, I love it
Oh, why don't you come over?
Baby be close to me, just like you used to be
Oh, why don't you come over?
Baby be close to me, just like you used to be
Oh, one more night to hold ya
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
The chorus of "Human Touch" by Betty Who delves into the idea of longing for connection with another person. The song starts off acknowledging the difficulty of finding good love and how they had it for a while. The mood shifts to loneliness as the lyrics ask if the other person gets lonely at night. The chorus then embraces the idea that they don't need to define their relationship as love - what they really need is the physical touch and presence of another person. The phrase "we just need a human touch" emphasizes that physical and emotional connection can be just as important as being in love, especially in times of isolation and loneliness.
The lyrics carry a sense of nostalgia and longing for what was once good between two people, but also a willingness to move forward without the pressure of labels. Betty Who's vocals are soothing and lend themselves well to the sentiment of the song. The use of the phrase "on and off again" recalls the cyclical nature of relationships, how they can ebb and flow as people come together and drift apart. The song is a reminder that even when we can't find love, we can still find comfort in human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Good love is so hard to find
Finding genuine love is a challenging task.
We got it right for a while
We once had a good relationship.
Do you get lonely at night?
Do you feel lonely in your quiet moments.
We don't have to go higher, we don't have to go
We don't have to escalate things or move towards more serious commitments.
The lights, cold nights, remember when
Recalling the times spent together on chilly, dark nights.
I call you every now and then
I contact you occasionally.
So good, that on and off again
Our relationship, although inconsistent, felt great.
And on again
Back together once more.
Oh, why don't you come over?
Asking for your presence.
Baby be close to me, just like you used to be
Intending to cuddle like we did before.
Oh, one more night to hold ya
Wanting to embrace you for a night.
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
We don't need to put labels on our interaction, we just need physical contact.
I always loved how you kiss
Your kisses were always enjoyable to me.
And I'm overdue for a fix
I haven't had a kiss from you in a while.
Just with a touch of your lips
A mere touch of your lips would suffice.
I want you to come home, I want you to come home
Craving your presence and wanting you to return home.
Baby I love how you love in the in-between
I appreciate how you show love even in the in-between times.
Baby I love how it feels when you're holding me
Being in your embrace is an amazing feeling for me.
Oh, why don't you come over?
Requesting your presence once more.
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Reiterating that labels are unnecessary, and we just need physical comfort.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSICA NEWHAM, KYLE MOORMAN, PETER THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Crystal Joanne
Good love is so hard to find
We got it right for a while
Do you get lonely at night?
We don't have to go higher, we don't have to go
The lights, cold nights, remember when
I call you every now and then
So good, that on and off again
And on again
Oh, why don't you come over?
Baby be close to me, just like you used to be
Oh, one more night to hold ya
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
I always loved how you kiss
And I'm overdue for a fix
Just with a touch of your lips
I want you to come home, I want you to come home
The lights, cold nights, remember when
I call you every now and then
So good, that on and off again
And on again
Oh, why don't you come over?
Baby be close to me, just like you used to be
Oh, one more night to hold ya
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
Baby I love how you love in the in between
Baby I love how it feels when you're holding me
Baby I love how you love in the in between
Baby I love it, I love it
Oh, why don't you come over?
Baby be close to me, just like you used to be
Oh, why don't you come over?
Baby be close to me, just like you used to be
Oh, one more night to hold ya
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
We don't have to call it love, we just need a human touch
Adam Carter
Ugh she's so underrated! But then again I feel kinda special that I'm one of "few" that know of her. <3
Carly Peterson
Adam Carter yr very cute😀🙊😘❤🙊😉
hendra yap
Adam Carter u r cute
Aaron 6100
Adam Carter your face is beautiful.
Han22
I 100% agree, t actually makes her special in a way!!
Jordan
None of my friends understand why i love her so much, i have such lame friends. Amazing job once again Queen Betty!!!
Jenae Jaddea
JJATTAN17 agreed
Mahogui
I like this! And this is so real. "We don't have to call it love! We just need a human touch!" And it's a need most people won't admit. ❤
Noor Fassinou
I love everything everything about this song 😍😭
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That’s clever 😂😂😂