Golden Touch
Johnny Borrell/Razorlight Lyrics
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She's got enough, she's got too much
But I know, you wouldn't mind
You could have it all if you wanted
You could have it all if it mattered so much
But then all they know is how to put you down
When you're there, they're your friend
They say, "Oh, she's changed"
We know what they mean
Well they mean, they're just jealous
Because they never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well
That kind of girl, yes, she's never alone
You leave a thousand messages on her phone
But you know you never get through
And you could have it all if you wanted, girl
You could have it all if it matters to you
But then all they know is how to put you down
When you're there, they're your friend
But then when you're not around
They say, "Oh, she's changed"
We know what at means
Well it means, they're just jealous
But they'll never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well
I saw my girl with the golden touch
Give 'em a taste but not too much
I just can't listen to the words of fools
But don't give away too much
Someone will need your golden touch
Because then all they know is how to put you down
When you're there, they're your friend
Oh, then when you're not around
They say, "Oh, she's changed"
We know what they mean
Well it means, they're just jealous
They'll never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well
Because then all they know is how to put you down
When you're there, they're your friend
Oh, when you're not around
They say, "Oh, she's changed"
Oh, I know what that means
Well it means, they're just jealous
They'll never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well
No, they'll never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well
They'll never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well
No, they'll never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well
In Johnny Borrell/Razorlight’s song ‘Golden Touch’, the lyrics describe a girl who possesses a certain charm that everyone wants to have. The first and second sentences of the song refer to how the girl has so much to offer that she could give some away, yet still have plenty left. Borrell sings that the people around her try to put her down, but it’s just because they are jealous of the things she can do so well. The third verse seems more personal and brings in the singer's experience with the girl with a golden touch. They sing of leaving a thousand messages on her phone, but to no avail since she’s always surrounded by people. However, they note that she should cherish this gift of hers, but not give too much of herself away, since someone will always need her golden touch.
Borrell’s lyrics in ‘Golden Touch’ represent a common theme in society: the way people try to bring others down when they feel jealous or envious of them. He shows that individuals may be friendly and accommodating when the person is around, but the moment they are out of sight, they start whispering and spreading rumors. The song also portrays how people often desire to have what others have, but may not possess the same skills or abilities. Finally, the song notes how people tend to glorify individuals that have something unique, but those unique traits are what also make them difficult to approach and maintain relationships with.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a girl with the golden touch
I am acquainted with a girl who has a remarkable talent for success and seems to have more than enough of everything.
She's got enough, she's got too much
She possesses an abundance of material possessions and it seems like she has too much to deal with.
But I know, you wouldn't mind
I am confident that you wouldn't mind possessing all the things that this girl has.
You could have it all if you wanted
If you truly wanted to possess everything that this girl has, it would be at your disposal.
You could have it all if it mattered so much
If it was tremendously important to you, you could get all the things that this girl has.
But then all they know is how to put you down
However, all these people know is how to belittle you and criticize you.
When you're there, they're your friend
When you are around, these people behave as if they are your accomplished friends.
But then when you're not around
But when you are not in their presence anymore,
They say, "Oh, she's changed"
They are quick to point out that you have changed in some way.
We know what they mean
We are aware of what they are trying to say.
Well they mean, they're just jealous
What they actually mean is that they are envious of you and your success.
Because they never do the things
They tend to not do the things
That they wish that they could do so well
That you accomplish so well and do with much ease.
That kind of girl, yes, she's never alone
This girl seems to have a lot of company surrounding her always.
You leave a thousand messages on her phone
You try to contact her by leaving a thousand messages on her phone, but it seems like you can never connect with her.
But you know you never get through
It is certain that you can never get through to her.
And you could have it all if you wanted, girl
You could be just like her and possess everything that you desire if you wished to.
You could have it all if it matters to you
If owning a lot of things is something that truly matters to you, then it is possible to have all you desire.
I saw my girl with the golden touch
I personally saw the girl that seems to have a lucky talent for success.
Give 'em a taste but not too much
She gives other people just enough to experience her success and wealth but not too much that it has a negative impact on her life.
I just can't listen to the words of fools
The words uttered by unwise people such as those belittling and envious of her cannot move or affect her mind.
But don't give away too much
However, she should be careful not to give too much of her possessions and success to others.
Someone will need your golden touch
Someone out there will always need her help, talent for success and expertise.
No, they'll never do the things
People who are jealous of her will never be able to accomplish the things that she does.
That they wish that they could do so well
They desire to achieve success in the way that she does but are never able to do so successfully.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Johnny Borrell
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@BruceLee-zd9bw
This song sounded absolutely incredible way back in the day, and it still sounds just as incredible today.
Johnny's vocals were outstanding, and so was the music.
In my own opinion, Razorlight were a band that should of achieved far more recognision and success then they recieved.
A very very underrated band.
👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@Fearyourown
The indie scene back then was absolutely thriving with so many different bands bringing us quality offerings.
Glad I was part of this era. Puts todays music to shame
@milly4556
I agree. These indie bands were my childhood. THEE best era for indie bands 🙌🏼
@Craigbrown1999
15 years 😩 I’m 31 now. Razor light and The Kooks songs bring me back to a favourite time in my life. It’s crazy how much has changed and how much I’ve changed.
@silhouette82
That was a fantastic year for music. Mr Brightside by The Killers, Take me Out by Franz Ferdinand, The Bucket by Kings of Leon, Cant Stand me Now and What became of the Likely Lads by The Libertines, I Predict a Riot by Kaiser Chiefs, Banquet by Block Party, Reptilia by The Strokes to name a few. Good memories
@Craigbrown1999
MR FAUST if I come across a time machine I’ll give you a buzz 👍😂
@JustaGeek2405
Time in my life when I genuinely happy
@MATAN4086
bro we the same age and same feeling, there was a time
@szithaanu9934
And yet it only feels like a few years ago.
@dechelswdn
Totally unappreciated song, one of the most hypnotizing chorus i ever heard, cheers for producers of this masterpiece!
@shaunhandley3050
The album is a true masterpiece in my opinion, I remember buying it the day it was released and never had it off lol