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Touch Me
Duncan Sheik & Steven Sater Lyrics
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Where I go, when I go there
No more memory anymore
Only men on distant ships
The women with them, swimming with them to shore
MORITZ
Where I go, when I go there (Go)
Only hymns upon your lips
A mystic wisdom, rising with them to shore
ERNST
Touch me, just like that
And that, oh yeah
Now, that's heaven
Now, that I like
God, that's so nice
Now lower down, where the figs lie
(Oh my God, oh yeah yeah yeah)
MORITZ: Still, you must admit, with the two anatomies...it truly is daunting. I mean, how everything might...…
(Oh my God, oh yeah yeah yeah)
MELCHIOR: Measure up?
(Oh my God, oh yeah yeah yeah)
MORITZ: Not that I'm saying I wouldn't...I wouldn't want, to not, would ever not want to...
(Oh my God, oh yeah yeah yeah)
MELCHIOR: Moritz?
(Touch me)
MORITZ: I have to go.
(Touch me)
MELCHIOR: Moritz, wait—
(Ahh, ahh)
OTTO
Where I go, when I go there
No more shadows anymore
Only men with golden fins
The rhythm in them, rocking with them to shore
GEORG
Where I go, when I go there
No more weeping anymore (No no, no)
Only in and out your lips
The broken wishes, washing with them to shore
MELCHIOR & MORITZ
Touch me, all silent
Tell me, please, "All is forgiven"
Consume my wine, consume my mind
I'll tell you how, how the winds sigh
(Where I go, where I go)
GEORG
(Touch me...) Oh, oh...
(Just try it) Just, just try it
(Now, that's it) Now, there, that's it
(God, oh, that's heaven) Oh God, that's heaven
(Touch...I'll love you right) Oh, I'll love you right
We'll wander down, where where the sins cry
(Where the sins cry)
ALL
Touch me, just like that
Now lower down, where the sins lie
Love me, just for a bit
We'll wander down, where the winds sigh
Where the winds sigh
Where the winds sigh
Where the wings sigh...
The song "Touch Me" from the musical "Spring Awakening" explores the awakening of sexual desires and the confusion and fear surrounding it. The characters in the song express their desire to be touched and to touch others, while also acknowledging the societal taboos and guilt associated with these feelings.
The song begins with Melchior expressing his detachment from reality and memory, and his longing for women on distant ships. Moritz follows with a similar sentiment, but his desires are more focused on the physical aspect of touch and the mystic wisdom that comes with it. Ernst then joins in, urging to be touched in a sensual way. The song takes a sudden dark turn with Moritz's anxieties about his own desires and Melchior's attempt to reassure him before he leaves. The song ends on a hopeful note with all the characters coming together to express their desires for touch and love.
The lyrics in the song contain poetic imagery and metaphors, which are meant to convey the complexity of the characters' feelings about sexuality. The harmonies and melodies in the song create a haunting and dissonant atmosphere, reflecting the confusion and fear that surrounds the characters.
Line by Line Meaning
Where I go, when I go there
When I journey somewhere
No more memory anymore
I forget about everything that comes before
Only men on distant ships
Traveling in vessels far away
The women with them, swimming with them to shore
Side by side with the men after swimming to the coast
No more whispering anymore (Ahh)
Not hearing any more hushed talks
Only hymns upon your lips
Now just hearing harmonious songs
A mystic wisdom, rising with them to shore
A profundity of enlightenment upon reaching the shore
Touch me, just like that
Make contact with me that way easy and slow
And that, oh yeah
Just so, that pleases me
Now, that's heaven
This feeling is like being in paradise
Now, that I like
That I very much enjoy
God, that's so nice
It's merely a treat
Now lower down, where the figs lie
Proceed to more pleasurable parts of the body
Still, you must admit, with the two anatomies...it truly is daunting. I mean, how everything might...…
It can be daunting to examine two anatomies and how it works.
Measure up?
Are you put off?
Not that I'm saying I wouldn't...I wouldn't want, to not, would ever not want to...
I'm not saying I wouldn't proceed, I'm just expressing the fear that no one could possibly not want to.
Moritz?
Hey Moritz?
Touch me
Physical contact please.
I have to go.
Sorry, I have to leave now.
Touch me
Please touch me.
Moritz, wait—
Moritz, hold on...
Where I go, when I go there
When I journey somewhere
No more shadows anymore
When I go, there's no more darkness
Only men with golden fins
Swimming in the water with shiny golden scales
The rhythm in them, rocking with them to shore
Reaching the sandy edge commensurate with the rhythm of the waves
No more weeping anymore (No no, no)
There's no more sorrowful crying
Only in and out your lips
Just breathing in and breathing out with the sound of your lips
The broken wishes, washing with them to shore
Hollow hopes reiterated with waves
Touch me, all silent
Quiet touch
Tell me, please, "All is forgiven"
Declare that I'm absolved
Consume my wine, consume my mind
Drink my alcohol, control my thoughts
I'll tell you how, how the winds sigh
Sharing the secrets of how nature works.
(Where I go, where I go)
When I journey somewhere
(Touch me...) Oh, oh...
Touch me Ooh...
(Just try it) Just, just try it
Just test it and see, give it a chance.
(Now, that's it) Now, there, that's it
That's perfect now.
(God, oh, that's heaven) Oh God, that's heaven
That's simply divine.
(Touch...I'll love you right) Oh, I'll love you right
There it is, I'll love you in the way you want.
We'll wander down, where where the sins cry
We'll take a walk down to the depressing part of town.
(Where the sins cry)
(Where the sins cry)
Love me, just for a bit
Just give me some love for a while.
Where the winds sigh
To where the breezes sigh.
Where the wings sigh...
Where the wings sigh...
Contributed by Gavin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@KenBernardez
Derek Klena, Austin McKenzie and Ben Fankhauser. Three of the best unrecognized talents of Broadway. They deserve better!
@xxdarkknight420xx2
yes yes yes
@WififorJolie
And Chris mccarrell
@yvettenathalie
so tRUE
@thatleonardi
upvote the heck out of that comment!!!
@igobykp
Ben is a gift to this earth. It's Fankhauser's world, we're just living in it.
@YvetteCCardenas
Does anyone else think that he should record a solo album at some point?
@megrocha3406
Yes!! That would be amazing!
@EmilyJohnson5
Definitely! And sooner rather than later
@baileybieganek2446
God I would pay so much money for that you have no idea! And then I would die because of Ben's perfect voice and it would all be for nought!