Touch
Dezeray's Hammer Lyrics
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It's cold out here and it's getting late
If they're long gone and I'm safe from harm
Why does it feel like the calm before...
The storm is where I stand
And it's raining down these hands
And I can feel them touching me
'Cause every time I do I feel guilty
I think I'm moving on and on I climb
Into this hiding place of mine
Where they can't touch me
The storm is where I stand
And it is raining down these hands
And I can feel them touching me
No, I never want to feel those hands of grief
'Cause every time I do I feel guilty
I think I'm moving on and on I climb
Into this hiding place of mine
And on and on and on I climb
Into this hiding place of mine
Where they can't touch me
Where they can't touch me
The song Touch by Dezeray's Hammer speaks about the haunted memories of a traumatic experience that the singer is unable to shake off. The lyrics begin with the singer admitting that they are unable to discern the cause of their haunting feelings. Sensing the danger of the storm closing in and darkness taking over, the singer asks why it feels like the calm before the storm. The uncertainty of what's to come leaves them in a vulnerable position, scared and anxious.
The chorus paints a vivid picture of the storm being the location of the singer, with their surroundings and emotions representing the raging storm. The hands that are raining down seem to represent the intangibles that the singer is reluctant to understand, bringing up feelings of guilt and grief. The hands are an evident threat to the singer, causing them to retreat into their hiding place, hoping to find solace where the storm cannot touch them.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't figure out what's haunting me
The singer is unable to identify and understand what is causing her to feel unsettled and disturbed.
It's cold out here and it's getting late
The weather outside is chilly and the time of the day is progressing towards night.
If they're long gone and I'm safe from harm
If the people causing her distress are no longer around and she's out of danger,
Why does it feel like the calm before...
Why does it feel like it's the period of peace and quiet before a hectic, unsettling event?
The storm is where I stand
The singer is in the midst of a chaotic situation or emotional turmoil.
And it's raining down these hands
A metaphorical rain of negative experiences or emotions is hitting her relentlessly.
And I can feel them touching me
The singer is able to feel the impact of these events or emotions very clearly, as if they are physically touching her.
No, I never want to feel those hands of grief
The singer wants to avoid experiencing feelings of sorrow and pain as much as possible.
'Cause every time I do I feel guilty
Whenever she does feel such emotions, she feels bad about it and blames herself for it.
I think I'm moving on and on I climb
Even though she's trying to move forward and leave her past behind,
Into this hiding place of mine
She still finds herself retreating into a space of isolation and avoidance.
Where they can't touch me
She finds temporary solace in this hiding place, because it is somewhere she can feel safe from the pain and hardship of the world.
And on and on and on I climb
She continues to move forward, fighting to overcome her troubles and find peace.
Where they can't touch me
Once again, she wants to find a place of safety where she can be free from negativity and harm.
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.