Touch
Jackson 5 Lyrics

Reach out and touch
The desire for physical connection/affection between the two individuals is reinforced.

Reach out and touch
The first line is repeated to emphasize the need for intimacy.

Darlin' just relax
The female partner's calm demeanor is appreciated and acknowledged.

You melt me like hot candle wax
The female partner's influence and appeal to the male partner's emotions is compared to heated wax melting quickly.

One touch and my whole body melts
The effect of the female partner's touch on the male partner's body is described as intense and all-consuming.

You just say, you say you can't express yourself
The female partner struggles to communicate her feelings verbally to the male partner.

Oh, just keep doin' what you're doin'
The male partner values and appreciates the current dynamics of their relationship.

Fancy words will only ruin it
The male partner believes that excessive use of sophisticated vocabulary will negatively impact the authenticity of their relationship.

Touch (touch me)
Echoing the first line, the desire for physical touch is expressed once again.

That very special touch
Expressing the uniqueness and importance of the desired touch.

If I satisfy you (if I satisfy you)
The male partner is concerned about reciprocating the female partner's desires.

How can you satisfy me baby
The male partner expresses a need for equal satisfaction in the relationship.

Don't you worry baby why
Reassuring the female partner and encouraging her to communicate her thoughts.

You see these tears of love in my eyes
The depth of the male partner's love for the female partner is expressed emotionally.

I feel this love flowin' through
The male partner describes an intense feeling of love towards the female partner.

Like a river girl straight through me to you
The strong, continuous flow of love from the male partner to the female partner is compared to a river.

Your touch mean than words
The importance of physical touch is emphasized over verbal expressions of love.

Than any language ever heard
The significance of physical touch is compared to that of any spoken language.

Every brand new day (every brand new day)
The daily need for intimacy is acknowledged and emphasized.

I wake up wanting you the same ole way
The male partner confesses to waking up every day with the same desire for physical affection towards the female partner.

Touch (touch me)
Repeating the desire for physical touch once more.

That very special touch
Reiterating the uniqueness and significance of desired physical touch.

Yeah touch (touch me, touch me, touch me)
Emphasizing the immediate and intense need for physical touch.

That very, very special touch baby
Reaffirming the unique and significant nature of the desired physical touch.

If I satisfy you (if I satisfy you)
Repeating the male partner's concern for pleasing the female partner.

How you satisfy me
Again, there is a desire for equal satisfaction in the relationship.

Touch (touch me, touch me)
One last repeat of the song's key theme.

That very special touch
The intensity and significance of the desired physical touch is emphasized once more.