How did this song get written? Well, the Sometimes When We Touch Songfacts … Read Full Bio ↴How did this song get written? Well, the Sometimes When We Touch Songfacts says: Dan Hill was 19 years old and living in a Canadian suburb, rather naive about girls. Surprise, he had landed a 22-year old girlfriend, but he was having trouble keeping up with her - she was already looking to other men. So he decided that his songwriting skill would win the day, and he wrote this ballad with the intention of "blowing her away." He then called her on the phone and sang the song he'd written for her over the phone. When he finished, a moment of silence passed on the other end of the line, and she responded with words to the effect of "For a nineteen-year-old, you're way too god-damned intense. I'm dumping you." And that was the end of that.

Sometimes When We Touch
Dan Hill Lyrics

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You ask me if I love you
And I choke on my reply
I'd rather hurt you honestly
Than mislead you with a lie
And who am I to judge you
On what you say or do?
I'm only just beginning to see the real you

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you 'til I die
'Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you 'til the fear in me subsides

Romance and all its strategy
Leaves me battling with my pride
But through the insecurity
Some tenderness survives
I'm just another writer
Still trapped within my truth
A hesitant prize fighter
Still trapped within my youth

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you 'til I die
'Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you 'til the fear in me subsides

At times I'd like to break you
And drive you to your knees
At times I'd like to break through
And hold you endlessly

At times I understand you
And I know how hard you've tried
I've watched while love commands you
And I've watched love pass you by
At times I think we're drifters
Still searching for a friend
A brother or a sister
But then the passion flares again

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you 'til I die

'Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you 'til the fear in me subsides

Overall Meaning

Dan Hill’s song “Sometimes When We Touch” is a ballad that is widely loved and respected for its emotional depth and sentimental meaning. The song is an expression of love, but not the idealized type of love that is often depicted in popular culture. The lyrics speak to the complexity of love and relationships, and the feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability that can arise when we open ourselves up to another person.

The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer begins by admitting that he struggles to express his feelings honestly, even when asked outright about them. He would rather hurt his partner with the truth than mislead them with a lie. He acknowledges that he is not in a position to judge his partner, but still finds it challenging to be completely open and honest.

The second stanza delves deeper into the singer’s insecurities and fears. He is a writer, which suggests that perhaps he expresses himself more comfortably through his art than in personal interactions. He compares himself to a prize-fighter, still trapped in his youth, grappling with his authenticity. Despite his fear and uncertainty, he longs to hold his partner until they both break down and cry.

The third and final stanza is perhaps the most complex. The singer admits to some darker emotions – that there are times when he wants to break his partner down and reduce them to their knees. However, he also recognizes that he loves them deeply and wants to hold them endlessly. He knows how hard they try and how much they are driven by love. The song ends on a note of hope, with the recognition that we are all still searching for someone who will stand by us and accompany us on our journey through life.

Overall, “Sometimes When We Touch” is a powerful and nuanced depiction of love in all its complexity – the joy and the pain, the vulnerability and the courage.

Line by Line Meaning

You ask me if I love you
You inquire about my love for you

And I choke on my reply
I struggle to answer honestly

I'd rather hurt you honestly
I prefer to cause you pain with the truth

Than mislead you with a lie
Instead of deceiving you with a falsehood

For who am I to judge you
Who am I to criticize you

In what you say or do
For your actions or words

I'm only just beginning
I'm just starting

To see the real you
To truly understand you

And sometimes when we touch
Occasionally when we make contact

The honesty's too much
The sincerity becomes too intense

And I have to close my eyes
I must shut my eyes

And hide
And conceal my feelings

I want to hold you till I die
I wish to embrace you until I die

Till we both break down and cry
Until we both shed tears of emotion

I want to hold you till the fear in me subsides
I desire to embrace you until my anxiety fades

Romance's an honest strategy
Loving someone is a truthful tactic

Leaves me grappling with my pride
Leaves me struggling with my self-importance

But through the years of maturity
As I grow older

Some tenderness survives
Some affection endures

I'm just another writer
I'm simply a writer

Still trapped within my truth
Still confined by my reality

A hesitant prize-fighter
A cautious fighter

Still trapped within my youth
Still confined by my youthfulness

At times I'd like to break you
Sometimes I want to shatter you

And drive you to your knees
And reduce you to subservience

At times I'd like to break through
Other times, I want to overcome the barriers between us

And hold you endlessly
And embrace you without end

At times I understand you
Sometimes, I comprehend you

And I know how hard you try
And I realize how much you struggle

I've watched while love commands you
I've observed as love controls you

And I've watched love pass you by
And I've seen when love eludes you

At times I think we're drifters
Occasionally, I believe we're wandering aimlessly

Still searching for a friend
Still seeking a companion

A brother or a sister
A sibling-like figure

But then the passion flares again
But then the zeal erupts once more

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Barry Mann, Daniel Grafton Hill

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@happyandblessed5640

1y↑3

Last night I prayed a prayer.
I ask God to show me my Spiritual life with him.
I dreamt of a tape deck and guess what is was playing?
Each lyric showed my love for him, his love for me and my love for my husband of more than 28 years.
These are powerful lyrics.
I'm still crying now about the lyric drive you to your knees.
Sometimes i'm lukewarm in my walk with Jesus and I need reminding that he loves me more than anyone.
I hope this word has been a blessing.
And to anyone who reads this, I hope you have a wonderful day. 😊

@natasyaf.n2643

2y↑179

You ask me if I love you
And I choke on my reply
I'd rather hurt you, honestly
Than mislead you with a lie
And who am I to judge you
On what you say or do?
I'm only just beginning
To see the real you

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you 'til I die
'Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you
'Til the fear in me subsides

Romance and all its strategy
Leaves me battling with my pride
But through the insecurity
Some tenderness survives
I'm just another writer
Still trapped within my truth
A hesitant prize fighter
Still trapped within my youth

Sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you 'til I die
'Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you
'Til the fear in me subsides

At times I'd like to break you
And drive you to your knees
At times I'd like to break through
And hold you endlessly

At times I understand you
And I know how hard you've tried
I've watched while love commands you
And I've watched love pass you by
At times I think we're drifters
Still searching for a friend
A brother or a sister
But then the passion flares again

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you 'til I die
'Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you
'Til the fear in me subsides

All comments from YouTube:

@janetclarke5688

11w↑40

Yesterday was my 70 birthday. I played..Stand tall, Sacrifice, Hotel california ,Nights in white satin ,The house of rising sun , a whiter shade of pale, Power of love ,self control, and sometimes when we touch, memories came flashing back from England ,Holland , Zambia , Zimbabwe and finally back home in Beautful 🇧🇧 what a wonderful birthday I had yesterday ❤❤

@keen9629

11w↑1

Happy birthday Janet.

@janetclarke5688

11w

@@keen9629 Thank you.

@Cpknightly2

11w

Happy Birthday!

@janetclarke5688

11w

@@Cpknightly2 Thanks. God bless

@martintaylor1954

11w

Happy Birthday, Janet. I was 70 two days ago. This is a beautiful song.

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@user-kf3bb7ld7n

23w↑71

One of the most honest, raw, and impossible to forget love songs ever written.

@clarachong9712

9w↑2

I lost my husband 2yrs ago and 4 weeks ago , my soulmate and close friend without being to say farewell 😢or even touch each other for the last time....... i miss him so so much..... this song is a consolation n telling him how i feel...... how i miss my dear ones......rip...
And thank you Kenny for this beautiful song......❤

@TerryCrosslin

15w↑4

Still listening 2024 I love this song 🎵

@philcraughwell7595

10w↑1

Also still listening Terry the best love song of all times what a wonderful artist Dan Hill is such wonderful music from the 70's .
.

@rudijanssens8976

14w↑17

Goosebumps . Raw and pure the same time . In 2024 still very hopeful song . Thanks Dan

@GhostRider-re7iv

11w↑12

I’m here because I’ve listened to this song since the 1970s. It is simply one of the greatest songs ever recorded. And it is just about the deepest song out there…not at all like modern music.

@karenmckinzie7822

9w↑1

I love it. It's deep and honest. It takes a certain life to appreciate this song and its depth. It takes me back...

@pallmall5495

4y↑2.9K

Anybody here just because this is a great song sang with a ton of emotion by a great singer?

@scottielover5415

4y↑50

Pall Mall, and great memories of a time long ago.

@alangarthwaite2161

4y↑30

Hi why can’t people just say that the song is good or bad

@christinelyon8309

4y↑41

This was one of my favorite songs growing up. Listened to it on my mom's record player!

@grannymary6210

4y↑29

Yes,it's such a lovely song 💕

@grannymary6210

4y↑15

Yes 😍😍😍

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@williamskk1

11w↑6

You love songs that have good lyrics and have lots of meaning.

@rodw4057

12w↑7

Brings back such beautiful and fond memories of a better time in my life. Now, im just existing day by day. I wish for better days ahead. I miss the girl i think of when this song plays.❤

@brucebarclay1967

12w↑1

a correct statement....SSDD....same sh__ different day.

@indiashealings

1y↑23

This song makes me cry... I have a memory of my mom saying as she turned on the radio... "This song is dedicated to you from Jesus." The strange part... She was intoxicated. And in the morning, didn't remember...
I never forgot... 🌹🌻

@davidmatthet2

48w↑2

That's so sweet, Music can be like a balcony in our lives and bring us such comfort and joy. It sounds like your mom had a meaningful moment with this song, and it's great that you were able to cherish it.

@nicolegordon2876

1y↑381

This song tears me up as an adolescent and still does in adulthood...Thank you Dan

@jeffreyewertz3039

1y↑7

It makes me think of my the raid leader for my guild in World of Warcraft. He would get drunk and play/sing this song.

@annemariecollins-bn1zk

1y↑6

it does me too!!!!!

@ingridkivi3024

50w↑7

Me too it's good song

@nicholesprayberry186

49w↑3

Betsy and steves song lol

@davidmatthet2

48w↑2

That sounds very moving. How did this song have such a profound impact on you?

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@marthamoore9206

1y↑48

My father loved my mother so much!! She lived to be 84 and passed away from Alzheimer's.. We kept her at home for as long as we could, but the last few months she was in a nursing home. He would stay the entire day with her. And then four years later my father passed away from congestive heart failure at 89. They loved each other so much. My daughter, granddaughter and I took care of both of them in their home. We'd love them so much. My father was like a father to my granddaughter. He got to see her go off to college, but passed away right before she graduated. We were so blessed to have them ❤️

@user-et6vd6jp7x

12w↑1

I love this song 😊

@vanstrength5297

10w↑2

They both died knowing how much you all loved them. You all will be rewarded.

@connieanderson2195

4y↑297

My husband died last year, and we danced so often to this poetic song and when he was ding, I would leave him for an hour and always would play this song...I did hold him in my arms and sing the song to him on out last day together after 50 years of marriage.

@jamesmcginn8874

4y↑14

I lost mine after 23 years of marriage--still overwhelmed about it all . Stay strong--easier said as they say .

@andyreeves616

4y↑10

He will always be with you Connie

@bonifacioraymundo7658

4y↑5

Wow ,so ,so sory for your lost , but one day God will get you both together again , for ever .

@kimyoung3484

4y↑1

So sorry for your lost 💔🙏😞❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

@iammichaellevoi8918

3y↑4

This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. God bless. "I'm calling out your name tonight" by Richie Levoi www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSbGGiSe3S8

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@marafreeman5975

1y↑50

I still cry when I hear this song !!!! 70’s and 80’s will never be match . The best times of my life . I wish I can go back and froze time .

@margaretrodham6815

1y↑410

Listening to this song brings back so many memories, when you're older you actually listen to the lyrics and understand what they are all about.

@hectorleon5100

51w↑1

Hello Margaret, that’s nice to hear from you
Is this your favorite song ??

@edithaalperto5713

49w↑1

@nicholesprayberry186

49w↑1

yesss it does

@taniadutta6163

46w↑1

Indeed

@saragrant3981

46w↑2

Yes , as an old woman it's hard for me to understand what alot of this new age music singers are saying . Not this song .

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@samanthaherbert3876

1y↑91

There will never be such great music again. I am so grateful for the generation I was born in for the sake of its music. GOD, thank-you for the talents of wonderful music and beautiful singing voices.❤❤❤

@dawsondoorshansen3241

1y↑5

I totally agree❤️

@michellecarmody4600

😅😮gotten pgrotto to the 😢😮😢😢going on 😮😢😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😅😅😅😅😮😮 oh 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮p 😮😮😮ppyy Day😮p 😮p😮😮you guy 😮😮😊😊oh TG 😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😮😮😮😢😮😮y yo hugiiiphpip 😮oh h😮ûpphiuThanks is Nifty of my yu my. 😊R 😊r

@michellecarmody4600

1y↑3

😢😮

@andreaturnquist3345

1y↑1

😭😭😭

@deborahlewis656

1y↑4

Grl me too; emotional from the soul talent( no fake sound effects) 🤠😭

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@joedaw3003

1y↑23

2023. This doesn’t get old. Thanks Dan.

@stephenb4703

1y↑247

This song will be around for many, many, many generations. A Great song that transcends time!

@leesapsford

51w↑2

I hope so

@catalinamiranda1827

41w↑2

Thank you for this Song, I Love it

@thiheluc2092

38w

@@catalinamiranda1827qaqq+±±¡1

@davehill7257

5y↑2.8K

This song could have been written about me and how I feel about my wife. I'm 72 now and after 32 years of marriage I love her as much as I did when we tied the knot. I want to hold her 'til I die!

@davehill7257

5y↑110

@Newsum Susie I understand what you're saying. When my first wife left me for someone else I felt my whole world was done. When I met my current wife two years later I knew I had found my woman for life. Don't give up.

@edwinaarmstrong1803

5y↑16

Awwwww... Some...

@davehill7257

5y↑88

@@edwinaarmstrong1803 It will be 33 years of marriage this November and I can't get enough of her. I'm 72 now and I hope and pray we have many more years together.

@edwinaarmstrong1803

5y↑33

@@davehill7257 I pray that best for you both! So inspiring!

@ER-ul5rm

5y↑105

I know exactly how you feel Dave , met my next door neighbor in the summer of 1964. She just turned 16 and I just got out of the Army. We dated for two more years, then got married July 23, 1966. We will soon have our 53rd wedding anniversary and like you I still love my wife as much now as I did when I first met her. We've had a wonderful life together and I can truthfully and honestly say I'd do it all over again and again.

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@helen-fe2nd

50w↑228

It’s hard to describe the feeling you get listening to this masterpiece

@helen-fe2nd

48w

．，

@drooshmaroosh8261

44w↑2

Well, try your best for us.

@janet7356

42w↑3

I agree with you you can't beat the old ones they r best this record as such happy memories for me such a lovely tune iv got tears in my eyes listening to it 😂

@maudbrochu1941

42w↑2

Sublime!

@jamesfoodie2738

38w

Love, Helen. The word you are looking for is love.

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@Angela-nc4bc

1y↑85

Listened to this song through the years. Brings me to tears only because at a late age in my life I realize I never experienced such love in my entire life!

@marksheircliff5329

1y↑4

Bless you

@Angela-nc4bc

1y↑3

@@marksheircliff5329 thanks for commenting. I have been blessed many ways in my life, and in times like this I need not complain as I realize love passed me by because of my naivety.

@linshih5360

1y↑4

That day will come don't give up.

@Angela-nc4bc

1y↑2

@@linshih5360 Thanks for the thought!

@annecrowley4194

1y↑2

@@Angela-nc4bc it can still happen...have hope

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@GhostRider-re7iv

11w↑5

I’ve had a complicated relationship with my ex wife, and I love her. This song somehow hits the feelings straight on. It is so honest.

@monicamartin6069

48w↑243

Still sounding good & stirring emotions in 2023.

@1223faith

44w↑2

저도요 ❤

@frankiemc501

41w

I know I'm drunk when I start singing along to this. Its called the Dan Hill rule 😂

@ursulahostmann8963

29w

Wunderbar. Einfach gut und einfühlsam gesungen.
GÄNSEHAUT pur.

@ckk5762

28w

@@frankiemc501never heard that rule. But it's a song .❤

@annavivienne5259

24w

I know ...I love this song

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@mendoncaangelo

1y↑20

Sometimes we feel love., sometimes we dont know what is love. but sometimes we know that we have been loved...this is one of those songs that cracks you from within...its too deep. thank you for this song

@LouisesharonRoberts

44w↑2

What a lovely way to put it ❤

@ritaattard9141

2y↑654

This song has the most precious value in life. Yes it takes me back in life when I started dating with my late husband. We were just 17 and 18 years. In 1984 we got married .We had a nice family where we gave our values to our children.Strong and real love built through the years that can never be forgotten . I love and miss you sooooo much 🖤xx.

@WilliamCamilleri

2y↑1

plonker

@JJ-di6tf

2y↑16

Memories are what life is made of xx ❤❤

@justintime8743

2y↑20

Rita you sound a wonderful person, hang in there gal.

@sharona_rosa

2y↑8

😥😢😭

@denonhall8723

2y↑15

Very beautiful and precious words.🙏🏻

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@jjwilson8047

1y↑56

Talk about singing from the heart and soul!! Absolutely incredible!

@SteveGalapagos

1y↑2

What about the gradual build up of the instruments? Especially the drums

@marilynmanord1790

1y↑41

This song makes me cry. I cannot explain why but it just does. Beautiful, beautiful song.

@hectorleon5100

51w↑1

Hello Marilyn, that’s nice to hear from you
Is this your favorite song ??

@user-ky4wg8uz7h

39w↑27

"I'd rather hurt you honestly then to mislead you with a lie"
POWERFUL words and really hits the heart and you could almost feel the pain.

@bennysevier4605

33w

We've probably all been there on one side ot the other.

@user-ky4wg8uz7h

33w↑2

@@bennysevier4605 So true. This song is spot on.

@MS-ij1xm

1y↑66

No matter what year it is this will always be a great song

@MyDanymax

1y↑37

Never get tired of listen to this beautiful song. Anyone here in 2023?

@barbaramay149

Hi, yes I'm still here listening to this beautiful song. So close to the end of my relationship after 28 years. Brings tears to my eyes.

@alabiola9996

@@barbaramay149 Stay strong.

@franktucker5

yea, me 68 years married to a wonderful woman

@nokuthuladlamini3710

52w

Mmm love this song ❤❤

@Frzrbrnt

17w

2024

@trinitytrin5265

4y↑537

What A Great Canadian Singer / Songwriter... Who Agrees In 2019 - 2020?

@ralphtischler2830

4y↑4

aman ya nov.7 2019

@meichellhayden

4y↑5

November 17 2019

@bridgettekohlmierkoster4301

4y↑3

never gets old...... 11/27/2019

@helenvanmarle9349

4y↑4

November 27..2019. Brilliant

@apeacefulgrower

4y↑4

Still listening 12-14-19 from Charlotte N.C. 🤙🤙

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@venkatkrishnan8146

1y↑60

One of the finest songs ever. Every aspect of the song is perfect in terms of lyrics, music, tune, content and more. Doubt very much that we will get songs like this in future. 70s and 80s are the best times. I am now 63 yrs and have been listening to such masterpieces since 1977. Nostalgic memories.

@marcelarodriguez8246

36w

AMEN

@GraceNow

29w↑1

There there/here.
And we owe it to our youth to relate to their music.

@tammymcnabb5508

37w↑73

One of my favorites. Such a beautiful song and voice.❤

@mshabs2238

35w

Beautiful lyrics too❤

@debbief9861

14w↑3

I can't tell you how happy and astonished I am that this has over 50 million views/listens. I've always been concerned that not enough people know this brilliant track. To see so many people appreciating it is very gratifying. To me, it's the greatest, most poignant love song ever.

@jhulinajhulina5676

16w↑3

At the age of 23, I have never had a boyfriend all my life but it feels like I do have one while playing this song. Sometimes, we don't need rush love just like the singer we should always think first before we decide to open our hearts who are ready to love. May God bless us, He is love and someone is meant for us not now but next day, month, years or even decades. Don't stop praying and trusting God folks.

@pieterkukkuk8926

1y↑39

Had this as my opening song on my wedding. Felt like this for 35 years and loved my wife intensly until she left with old boyfriend.
Broke my heart, but still remember rhis fondly.

@3b1d5c

48w

Sucks man…..I understand tho😢

@christinemeyer7163

46w

sorry that some people cant appreciate love

@Mike-dc7mk

6y↑2.3K

isn't it funny that music is the only constant in our lives. People come and go, friends come and go, people we love die, or just move on. But the music is always there.

@leahmaranto6146

6y↑19

So true!😊

@CHOOPSBIATCH

5y↑32

exactly makes me happy and sad

@blueskye6372

5y↑21

Music remains although styles change. 🎶🎵🎼☺️

@CHOOPSBIATCH

5y↑6

@@kimfongvoon7 good morning

@johnreywabe2667

5y↑10

Sad but true😢💔😢

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@tonysaunders2137

50w↑15

An amazing artist! Dan served as a staple for awesome music in the 80s! I was 17, when this came out. Now at 56, I can still feel the raw emotions, but the song is just as fresh! Thanks Dan for communicating through song our I felt as a teenager in love!

@victorwilliam784

10w

I'm 56 yrs old never get tired listening the 70 & 80s era music its just like feel im still there,,

@ireneyoung8696

35w↑59

A beautiful song.I can remember listening to this years ago with the tears running down my face,now I am older I understand the true meaning of the song.

@ZATennisFan

34w↑1

And it hits you even harder right? This song never fails to make me cry…

@happyandblessed5640

1y↑3

@janebishop5885

27w↑20

What an absolutely wonderful song, embodied in an outstanding voice and beautifully delivered. It's impossible not to wonder about life's experiences that produced such amazing lyrics. Perfection !

@rochellyrodriguez5632

26w↑5

Such a beautiful and thoughtful comment. It conveys my connection to this song perfectly. Thank you

@paulnelson5713

5y↑2K

You must really love someone to really appreciate this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I met My Wife when I was 15 years old ,we are now 55 and still madly in love.

@Angie-xx9nl

5y↑47

Blessings to you both

@myetc2584

5y↑30

Congratulations

@qrst67827

5y↑57

Met at 10 and now married for 50 years.

@paulnelson5713

5y↑21

Congratulations,as you get a little older it’s wonderful to have that special one that has always being there for you

@mtashunkab715

5y↑24

Wow...that is a blessing !!

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@genovevabarong3277

47w↑47

I will never stop loving this song of Dan Hill

@daniellevy61

39w

Hello how are you

@janegalbraith2764

30w↑4

This is how songs should be they tell a story
Not like the screaming noise of today

@sg2660

38w↑8

This song is like pure diamond,no jokes

@leefrancis190

15w↑4

Can’t help myself, I will listen to this song every night,thanks for YouTube,Dan Hill is really good……..

@rajivapatel

3y↑925

Born in 1964 and lived LIFE in the 70s and 80s, I am here because I am lost in this world of hate, prejudice, senseless violence, endless wars and this song takes me back to a time when I felt happy.

@jnborden39

3y↑68

Life is still here, and can still be beautiful, even after all the strife!

I know it's hard - I'm 51, but have also realized that the happiness comes from WITHIN ME, so I listen to "our music" to bring myself back, but also to grab the happiness from that, and bring it back here to the present. 😊

@keithpillay2972

3y↑18

You can say that again,,,,

@TheLeahnador

3y↑10

Great year!! 😀

@margaretrobinson9597

3y↑10

Sing his song.
I sing his song

@cathymooney7498

3y↑7

You can say that again

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@mulatacatachufla

1y↑14

One of the greatest and most honest lyrics ever written!!! This is about life..

@music.ent247

1y↑20

I just don’t have enough words to express my love for music. This song is so meaningful, so utterly beautiful 😍

@Antfrom330

31w↑16

Who’s still listening in September 2023?? ❤️🌊

@user-ht3to7xi7c

14w↑1

저는 현재도 듣고 있습니다^^

@franktucker5

12w↑1

me, i an 90 yrs old. stil loving it

@dag-mon

Me,❤❤❤❤❤ born oct 1954

@michaelmoka8720

1y↑6

I find it difficult to listen to this song, when I close my eyes it comforts me so it leaves me subsided. Thank you Dan Hill💗

@timhallas4275

11w↑1

What a magnificent and humble song.

@MotherRat-hv4fl

2y↑163

Today, there's no writers like the 80's 90's anymore. Dan Hill is one of the all times❤❤

@danielbrown4133

2y↑15

Believe it or not, Dan wrote and released this song in 1977. It was great then and still great today.

@prosperk6444

2y↑6

80s was the time to listen to music

@wilfredopeterson5726

2y↑1

@@prosperk6444 agreed!

@sandrapoulakos756

1y↑3

My husband was in music sales and not only sold Mr. Hill's records but met him several times.
He also lived in the same town as we did. I met him quite by accident at a fishing store. Both my husband and he were looking at fishing rods. What a thrill.
😊

@MotherRat-hv4fl

1y↑1

@@sandrapoulakos756 WOW. That's an amazing story 👏 I met Dan at a fundraising for mental health awareness organization. ❤️

@andriapratt2854

1y↑9

This takes me back to 77 sitting in my parents living room after school..singing along

@TheBritot

31w↑12

I loved this song growing up and I still do at 46 years old. This is one of the most beautifully written songs...so touching. What a beautiful voice you have, sir. ❤❤❤❤

@memorykatiyo991

27w

❤❤

@mikesheppard6874

37w↑35

Our wedding song, 16 years and still going strong

@stevenjervis1184

30w↑1

18 years ago our first dance at our wedding

@johnnymoroney1145

1y↑24

My first ever girlfriend wrote the lyrics of this beautiful song on my birthday card after I told her I loved this song. Unfortunately things didn't work out and she has since passed. This song still brings back fantastic memories of those days. Gone but never forgotten x

@creator000

1y↑4

Memories of love are precious, keep remembering them for sometimes that is all we have 💘💔

@gerrimiller3491

1y↑11

This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. My heart truly can feel the love❤

@davidmatthet2

48w

That's incredible,You have a great appreciation for music. Dan Hill's talent is unparalleled.

@lynntropf7157

4y↑225

My husband of 9 years passed away without warning November 19, 2019 it's only been 2 months since he left me to go be with God. He used to sing this song to me. I miss his voice, I miss him holding me, I miss him loving me, I miss everything about him. I wish that he was here with me. We have an 8 year old son together and he misses him everyday. With a heavy heart and tears in my eyes, my husband is no longer suffering I will love and miss him dearly. This song hits close to home and touches my heart so deeply 💔 I don't know if I will ever be able to go on without my husband. He was the love of my life! RIP my love. It's not goodbye it's see you later until we meet again! I love you!❤️😭

@markcompasio3032

4y↑10

I'm so so sorry for your loss. Remember you will see him when Jesus takes you home.

@ScarlettHolmes

4y↑4

So sorry for your loss..😪

@Broughy60

4y↑7

I am so sorry you have lost your Soulmate. The sorrow never leaves, we just learn to live with it as hard as that is. Heartfelt condolences. I have been there. Stay safe my Friend, love your son.

@lauraadams7562

4y↑3

❤

@ayanagordon1975

4y↑4

This touched me be strong

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@keboonplumeria5266

30w↑7

This song is the epitome of timeless classic. The emotion are pouring by; left & right

@RusselCharlton-br5on

22w↑4

74 this great song came out. I was 5 when I first heard this song. 49years later and still my favourite song. Thanks Dan

@hienvu1714

10w

This song came out in 1977, not 1974.

@Chill_Love_Songs

23w↑13

It's 2023, and I'm still listening to. This song rekindles memories of years gone by

@semasepi1130

1y↑42

One of my all time favourite songs! Simply beautiful!

@maryanndauria6611

12w↑1

70s and 80s music was the best .

@natasyaf.n2643

2y↑179

@uchihadae-chan9370

2y↑17

Thank you very much for the lyrics❤

@suecole5543

2y↑9

Great lyrics. So much emotion in this song .

@floydkelin9094

1y↑2

A lot of favorite's I do have here 😘 love this playlist a lot ❤️🎵 can I ask you a question please @Natasya

@dorcasboakye-acheampong7957

1y↑2

@@floydkelin9094 still wondering what the question could be?? Don't mind me. This song..this song..this song!!! Hmmmmm!!!

@floydkelin9094

1y↑1

@@dorcasboakye-acheampong7957 lol, you don't have to be afraid, what type of music do you like and who's your favorite?

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@robynwilliams2499

1y↑11

The drummer is brilliant ! Brings this song to a very emotional finale.

@hectorleon5100

51w

Hello Robyn, that’s nice to hear from you
Is this your favorite song ??

@darrenstewart7952

11w↑2

This is a beautiful song

@fob1xxl

17w↑2

12-31-77 Forty-six years ago, we found each other. For 40 years, we shared a life of love, passion, sadness, and glory. You meant everything to me. I will always be grateful for your love. "Happy Anniversary Dale"........

@annabanks9616

1y↑10

I have Loved Dan and this Song from the first Time I heard it. It somehow seemed to resonate with what I was going through at the Time of it's release. I still never tire of Hearing it so thank you for sharing this.

@ThompsonSmith207

18w

Hello Anna
How are you doing today?

@Jennifer-tc9ll

32w↑8

This is the most beautiful song written . It fits my current situation perfectly.

@Moore-ie2er

26w

If you and I were socks, we'd make a great pair. Is this your favorite song

@lisamariecalimpusan9493

3y↑482

I’m here simply because I miss the old beautiful songs.

@Queens11372

3y↑1

👍👍

@johndutton2292

3y↑3

Best songs when times were batter

@kathyann1951

3y↑6

I searched and Dan Hill find out where he is he is from Toronto Canada that's where he was born and raised I seen a picture of his family now as far as Dan Hills songs you don't have the heart to understand music you have no idea about any of the songs I don't have the right to say what I know or what I read all I know is this is a great man and he seems a lot of great songs I would love to meet him I'm not sure that's possible as far as I know he's not married anymore but I think he has a girlfriend anybody that don't like him please don't write about him because you don't understand what he been through I know he's a loving man with a lot of love song

@lisamariecalimpusan9493

3y↑1

Kathy Mulligan, oh I see! Good to know he is from Canada. Canada has a lot of good singers.

@kathyann1951

@Scott Hilbert would love to meet Dan when I started listening to all of his songs you gave me chills through my body those are mean something to him very deeply he's a great artist songwriter there is one song that he sings Mavis song region my late husband father of my kid everytime I see him he was telling me that and I didn't understand what it was and I listen to that so I'm trying to figure it out and I quotient 2015 he was sick and he passed away took Dad to the Grave with him I needed to find out what that song match I just searching all the time until I found it and I did and I cried very Jeep song I would love to meet Dan and talk about that song because it means something for the both of us I hope I get to meet him a release having to call me on my phone I will do video chat he wants to talk to me I'm hoping that somebody could help me find her I love being Hill and his music

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@dangallagher364

1y↑17

So much emotion, so much soul love Dan's music!!! Amazing singer!!

@sparkyszone

1y↑11

Nailed it Dan! Best love song on earth.

@user-zy1it4zn7e

17w↑5

This song brings back such memories…..so, so very precious…..very precious indeed….❤……and I’m still listening to it at the beginning of 2024……❤️

@whiteloria

19w↑1

This is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. I love the music of the 70’s. Nothing compares.

@sing2me

46w↑2

This song is in my DNA.

@sh9349

4y↑54

PRESS THAT LIKE ....IF ANYBODY ELSE IS HAVING FLASHBACKS FROM THE BEAUTIFUL ERA OF THE 70'S MUSIC?AND WISH THE SONGS TODAY WERE JUST AS BEAUTIFUL & MEANINGFUL .. MUSIC TODAY DOES NOT COMPARE ...

@angelabrown7182

3y↑3

I love this music and bread and Carol king

@miloslavbritovic3576

3y↑1

Remembering a particular 8th grade girl...😢

@Cynthia-rt2mz

11w↑1

One of my favorites!!
In the top ten.

@bobbiemarsden4340

12w↑2

One of the best songs ever❤

@DonaldMacPhilipgmail

Hi beautiful

@yoya4766

30w↑5

Timeless and as fresh and appropriate today as the day it was released.

@stevencollins5806

36w↑9

This song is a heart roller coaster.... Pure magic

@yogi9631

2y↑347

Very seldomly some songs are just PERFECT (from the melody, the arrangement of the instruments, to the singer and more).
This is ONE of them.

@felicityatkinson

2y↑11

I so agree with your comment. This song flows effortlessly x

@martinbates9330

36w

Always will 😢

@yoya4766

27w↑1

This song must have been handed down from the gods.

@yogi9631

27w

@@yoya4766 won’t go that far… but close..,
Gabriel’s Oboe would qualify to me…

@keen9629

14w↑5

1977 was such a memorable year.

@keen9629

11w

Wish I could get a do over.

@normmatte5241

the comments below really shows that the best part of our lives are done with. It sucks to get old

@rickskehan4146

1y↑10

This song is beautiful! It’s held a tender place in my heart since ‘77! Thank you,
Dan, for singing one of the most passionate vocals in all the history of recorded Pop
Rock music! I think you may have outdone Anthony Newley’s passion on “What kind of fool am I.” : )! Rick S.

@ppiper396

1y↑8

Boy, oh Boy, this is SUCH a good song. I've always loved it.

@violawolfe2598

43w↑25

This song will always be a masterpiece. Love it

@daniellevy61

39w↑1

Hello viola how are you

@markcouch7049

2y↑263

This song speaks volumes, it touches your heart and soul. Dan put alot of emotion into this beautiful and touching song. Thank you Dan for a wonderful and touching song.

@allanfranco4464

2y↑8

DAN HILL IS A ONE OF A KIND SINGS FROM THE HEART CAUSE HES BEEN IN LOVE AND HEART BREAK LIKE MANY OF US ALOHA TAKE CARE EVERY BODY

@victorakakpo8299

1y↑3

2023...
Does the world still have love in its hearts?
They've all been left in the old blues songs.
Music is life, that is why our hearts have beats.

@pamelaladhams1947

I've loved this song since the 70s, it always moves me ❤

@khurramakhter854

1y↑3

These melodies will never come back. Precious!

@fob1xxl

11w↑9

"Happy Valentine's Day Dale. It was February 14th, 1978, our first Valentine's Day together. We celebrated every year with dinner out, flowers, candy, and a different baccarat crystal heart. Who knew it would last for 40 years ? You're still the love of my life. 💙

@exgusboy

26w↑1

It's amazing to think that Dan Hill was 19 when he wrote this song and 22 or 23 when it became a hit. In 1977 I was 14 and loved this song. It really does have a timeless quality and sounds just as good 46 years later.

@johnparker8588

4y↑175

The honesty of truly knowing another person is often too much. One of the greatest love songs of all time.

@marieblakemore2967

4y↑3

John Parker thank you x

@woodiethompson526

3y↑2

We do get treated with great lyrics from Time to Time this is no doubt one of those! I really hope we've all been there at some point in our lives !

@thinkerbelle6752

@@woodiethompson526 what other songs do you recommend have great lyrics? Bc I wholeheartedly concur that this has some of the most astounding lyrics ever, and only now paying attention, even though I have heard and sang along all my life..

@woodiethompson526

3y↑1

@@thinkerbelle6752 some that immediately come to my mind are Sunday morning co ing down, sixteenth Avenue and piano man I'm sure there are many more but those are good ones to me

@woodiethompson526

3y↑1

@@thinkerbelle6752 you posed a very interesting question and I may have done a disservice to a great many songs an artist, though I only k ow a few of the writers of great songs.. to me great lyrics set a mood,paint a picture, tell a story and at their best they rhyme . AN amazing talent so e can replicate again and again some maybe get there once. Dylan was notable as Kristofferson. So I'd add to my list if your I
interested . Help me make it through the night, the dance and yesterday. As I said earlier I'm sure there are many more..

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@carolp5830

51w↑4

So many Timeless songs. Lucky to be part of it.❤

@daniellevy61

39w

Hello Carol how are you doing

@patriciadrury8557

32w↑3

Thank you dan beautifull really beautiful tears still in my eyes and i am now 72

@angelodelacuesta3882

1y↑2

With all the hightech technology & advanced societies & they still can't make good music like they used to its a shame.

@maryannderbin3592

1y↑16

12:46 am
Every time I hear this song the tears fall. The emotions all come back of all that was lost. ❤

@ericsmith1786

Yes. Real love song so emotional sweet memories still listening. How are you Mary ?

@gailcrowe727

Very emotional.

@davidmatthet2

48w

That is such a powerful thing to feel when listening to music. I can relate to that, as well. It's like a reminder of what we have been through and how strong we can be even in the hardest of times. I remember when I was going through a tough time, this song made me feel like everything would be okay after all. It was a moment of pure solace.