You Can't Touch Me Now
Innosense Lyrics


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*Chorus
You can't touch me now
Like you did before
You can't make me cry
Baby, anymore
Now I'm feelin' strong
No more cold dark clouds
Oh, you can try but
Boy, you can't touch me now

Used to be the world to me
Used to be the reason that I lived
And I care, oh, baby
Every day I trust in you
And believe that you are on my side
Guess I was blind, oh, baby

It was hard to do but I knew
It was time to let go and I think you know
I think you know

*Chorus
You can't touch me now
Like you did before
You can't make me cry
Baby, anymore
Now I'm feelin' strong
No more cold dark clouds
Oh, you can try but
Boy, you can't touch me now

You knew how to get to me
How to really cope with love
You wrote the book, oh, baby
Now you say you've thought about

Everything that made us fall apart
And we're so far, oh, baby
Well, you've had some time and you admit
You were wrong, too late I'm gone

*Chorus
You can't touch me now
Like you did before
You can't make me cry
Baby, anymore
Now I'm feelin' strong
No more cold dark clouds
Oh, you can try but
Boy, you can't touch me now

Oh, you've got some nerve to think that I'd
Run back to you again and again
When all you did was tear me down
And you're not even my friend
You're not even my friend

*Chorus
You can't touch me now
Like you did before
You can't make me cry
Baby, anymore
Now I'm feelin' strong
No more cold dark clouds (No more cold dark clouds)
Oh, you can try but
Boy, you can't touch me

You can't touch me now
Like you did before
You can't make me cry
Baby, anymore
Now I'm feelin' strong
No more cold dark clouds
Oh, you can try but
Boy, you can't touch me now

You can't touch me, hold me, give me love
You can't make me cry
You can't touch me, hold me, give me love




Oh, you can try but
Boy, you can't touch me now

Overall Meaning

"You Can't Touch Me Now" is a song by Innosense about finding strength after a difficult and painful breakup. The lyrics are empowering, with the artist declaring that the former lover who hurt her can no longer affect her like they did before. The chorus emphatically repeats "You can't touch me now, like you did before," reaffirming that the emotional power dynamic has shifted. The artist acknowledges that in the past, her former lover had a hold on her and could make her cry. However, she has moved on and is now feeling strong, with no more cold, dark clouds overhead.


The first verse reveals that the past relationship used to mean everything to the artist, and she trusted and believed in her partner fully. However, after realizing her blindness to the truth, she decided it was time to let go. In the second verse, the artist reflects that her former lover knew how to touch her and deal with love, writing the book on it. Despite admitting their fault and regretfully recognizing what drove them apart, it's too late for reconciliation as the artist has already moved on.


Overall, "You Can't Touch Me Now" is a powerful and uplifting track about self-empowerment and healing after heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

You can't touch me now
The singer has gained strength and resilience since ending a toxic relationship and is confident that their former partner no longer has power over them.


Like you did before
The previous relationship involved physical and emotional abuse that is no longer tolerated.


You can't make me cry
The singer will not allow their former partner to manipulate or hurt them emotionally like they did before.


Baby, anymore
The artist is no longer willing to overlook past mistreatment or tolerate toxic behavior from their former partner.


Now I'm feelin' strong
The artist has gained confidence and has become emotionally resilient after leaving the unhealthy relationship.


No more cold dark clouds
The singer has overcome the depression and negative emotional impact of the previous relationship.


Oh, you can try but
The former partner may attempt to regain control or contact the singer, but they will not succeed.


Boy, you can't touch me now
The artist is now free from the abuse and control of their former partner and will not allow them to manipulate or hurt them again.


Used to be the world to me
The former partner was once the most important person in the artist's life.


Used to be the reason that I lived
The former partner was once the source of the artist's happiness and meaning in life.


And I care, oh, baby
The singer cared deeply for their former partner, despite the abusive behavior.


Every day I trust in you
The artist was once very trusting of their former partner.


And believe that you are on my side
The singer believed that their former partner was their ally and supporter.


Guess I was blind, oh, baby
The singer realizes that they were oblivious to the toxic nature of their previous relationship.


It was hard to do but I knew
Leaving the unhealthy relationship was difficult but ultimately necessary for the singer's well-being.


It was time to let go and I think you know
The artist acknowledges that their former partner understands why the relationship had to end.


You knew how to get to me
The former partner was skilled at manipulating and controlling the artist.


How to really cope with love
The former partner knew how to use love as a tool for control and manipulation.


You wrote the book, oh, baby
The former partner was highly skilled at emotional manipulation.


Now you say you've thought about
The former partner claims to have contemplated the actions that led to the relationship's demise.


Everything that made us fall apart
The former partner is beginning to understand how their own actions contributed to the failed relationship.


And we're so far, oh, baby
The relationship is beyond repair and the artist has moved on.


Well, you've had some time and you admit
The former partner has had time to reflect on their behavior and acknowledges their mistakes.


You were wrong, too late I'm gone
Despite the former partner's realization, the relationship cannot be salvaged and the artist has moved on.


Oh, you've got some nerve to think that I'd
The former partner is being presumptuous in believing that the singer would consider taking them back.


Run back to you again and again
The former partner believes that the singer can be repeatedly taken advantage of and manipulated.


When all you did was tear me down
The former partner caused the singer emotional pain and trauma, rather than providing support and love.


And you're not even my friend
The former partner has lost the artist's love and trust and they are no longer even friends.


You can't touch me, hold me, give me love
The artist recognizes that their former partner is no longer capable of providing a healthy, loving relationship.




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