Untouchable
Burnham Lyrics

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Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Oh, oh
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Oh, oh
This girl, her eyes,
It just don't get any better
Her smile, it shines
I bet she could change the weather

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Oh, oh
My friends (my friends)
They've tried (they've tried)
No one can seem to get her
My tongue (my tounge)
Gets tied (gets tied)
I can't just say whatever
When she's near me,
My heart beats double time
'Cause she's untouchable,
There's a force field around her
She's untouchable
And she's rocking out my world
(Oh, oh, oh)
I gotta have her now,
I gotta find a way,
'Cause she's untouchable
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Oh, oh
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Oh, oh
She's out (she's out)
Of reach (of reach)
That only fuels my obsession
I lose (I lose)
My feet (my feet)
Just trying to find her direction
I can't think straight,
She's my souldmate,
I wish you wasn't just in my mind
Oh
'Cause she's untouchable,
There's a force field around her
She's untouchable
And she's rocking out my world
(Oh, oh, oh)
I gotta have her now,
I gotta find a way
'Cause she's untouchable
I wonder if she knows,
Just how much she glows,
Oh, oh, oh, oohh
She's probally heard it all,
What's the chance she thought
For me ...
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
'Cause she's untouchable,
There's a force field around her
She's untouchable
And she's rocking out my world
(Oh, oh, oh)
'Cause I can't just sit around,
When she's the one for me,
I gotta have her now,
I gotta find a way
'Cause she's untouchable
Oh, oh
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
'Cause she's untouchable
Oh, oh
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
I gotta have her now,

I gotta find a way
'Cause she's untouchable

Overall Meaning

Burnham's song Untouchable is about the singer's admiration for a girl who seems completely unattainable to him. He cannot stop thinking about this girl's beautiful eyes and smile and feels that being near her causes his heart to beat faster. However, he also feels frustrated that despite his efforts to approach her, she appears to be completely out of his reach. When she's near him, he cannot speak properly and is overwhelmed by the force field that seems to surround her. The singer expresses his desire to find a way to be with her and wonders if she has any idea of the effect she has on him.

The lyrics of Untouchable capture the feeling of infatuation and the experience of wanting someone who seems unattainable. The singer recognizes that this girl is special and feels drawn to her, despite the obstacles in his way. By using the imagery of a force field or aura surrounding her, he creates a sense of otherness and distance that only heightens his feelings of desire. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody give the feeling of being caught up in the singer's excitement and energy, highlighting the urgency of his emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Instrumental intro to the song

Oh, oh
Repetitive lyrical phrase used to convey excitement/urgency

This girl, her eyes, It just don't get any better
The girl being described is extremely attractive

Her smile, it shines, I bet she could change the weather
The girl's smile is particularly bright and powerful

My friends (my friends), They've tried (they've tried), No one can seem to get her
The singer's friends have also tried to pursue the girl, but have been unsuccessful

My tongue (my tounge), Gets tied (gets tied), I can't just say whatever
The singer becomes nervous and unable to speak freely when in the presence of the girl

When she's near me, My heart beats double time
The singer experiences a strong physical reaction to being near the girl

'Cause she's untouchable, There's a force field around her
The singer perceives the girl as unattainable or out of his reach

She's untouchable And she's rocking out my world (Oh, oh, oh)
Despite her unattainability, the girl has a significant impact on the singer's life and emotions

I gotta have her now, I gotta find a way, 'Cause she's untouchable
Despite the difficulties, the singer is determined to pursue the girl

She's out (she's out), Of reach (of reach), That only fuels my obsession
The girl's distance or unattainability only makes the singer more obsessed with her

I lose (I lose), My feet (my feet), Just trying to find her direction
The singer becomes disoriented or scattered when trying to locate the girl

I can't think straight, She's my souldmate, I wish you wasn't just in my mind Oh
The singer feels a strong connection or compatibility with the girl, but is frustrated by the fact that it may only exist in his mind

I wonder if she knows, Just how much she glows
The singer is unsure if the girl realizes how attractive or captivating she is

She's probally heard it all, What's the chance she thought For me ...
The singer speculates that the girl has probably received many compliments or advances, but wonders if any of them were from him

'Cause I can't just sit around, When she's the one for me, I gotta have her now
The singer feels that the girl is meant for him and cannot passively wait for her to come to him

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Instrumental outro to the song

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