Don't Touch Me
Eleni Mandell Lyrics


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Your hand is like a torch each time you touch me
That look in your eyes pulls me apart
Don't open the door to heaven if I can't come in
No, don't touch me if you don't love me, sweetheart

Your kiss is like a drink when I'm thirsty
And I'm thirsty for you with all my heart
But don't love me, then act as though we've never kissed
Oh, don't touch me if you don't love me, sweetheart

Now don't give me something
That you might take away
To have you then lose you
Wouldn't be smart on my part

Don't open the door to heaven if I can't come in




Oh, don't touch me if you don't love me, sweetheart
Oh, don't touch me if you don't love me, sweetheart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eleni Mandell's song "Don't Touch Me" convey a deep impulsion to be loved genuinely and wholeheartedly by the person she desires. She portrays her lover's touch as a torch that ignites her soul and a look in their eyes that pulls her apart. However, she pleads with them not to open the door to heaven if she cannot come in, symbolizing that the lover's touch and affection are like doors to paradise that can only be opened together. She doesn't want to be led into a world of passion and love only to be abandoned or treated as though the moments they shared never happened. Her kiss is like a drink when she's thirsty, and she desires them with all her heart, but she fears being loved only to have the love snatched away.


The lyrics in "Don't Touch Me" seem to be about the fragility and vulnerability that arise when individuals seek and wish for meaningful and authentic love. It's an evocative representation of the complexities of desires, the yearning for affection, and the fear of being vulnerable. Mandell demonstrates a strong understanding of the importance of trust in a relationship, and she recognizes the pain that can arise when trust is broken. Her lyrics carry a potent reminder that touch, passion, and words of love are crucial aspects of a relationship, and they must be matched by the honor and respect that true love requires.


Line by Line Meaning

Your hand is like a torch each time you touch me
Your touch is intense and passionate, burning me deeply every time you come near me.


That look in your eyes pulls me apart
When you gaze into my eyes, it feels like you're tearing me apart with what you see.


Don't open the door to heaven if I can't come in
If you're going to make promises or offer me something great, don't do it unless you can follow through and include me in it.


No, don't touch me if you don't love me, sweetheart
I don't want you to touch me unless you truly love me, because I don't want to be led on or used.


Your kiss is like a drink when I'm thirsty
Your kisses are like a refreshing drink when I'm craving your love and affection.


And I'm thirsty for you with all my heart
I desire and crave your love and attention with every fiber of my being.


But don't love me, then act as though we've never kissed
If you're going to lead me on and pretend like our kisses were meaningless, I don't want your love or attention.


Now don't give me something
I don't want you to offer me anything.


That you might take away
I don't want to be given anything that could be taken away from me, especially if it's something valuable or meaningful.


To have you then lose you
I don't want to experience the pain of having you in my life, only to lose you later on.


Wouldn't be smart on my part
It wouldn't be wise for me to allow myself to be hurt and let down like that.


Oh, don't touch me if you don't love me, sweetheart
Once again, I don't want you to touch me unless you truly love me and want to be with me for the long haul.




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Jasmine B.

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