In addition to her solo work, Ellis is best known for working with an array of club, electronica, pop and house performers, mostly as the lead vocalist on their projects, including Roger Sanchez, Ruff Driverz, Raven Maize (aka Joey Negro), Soul Avengerz, Lee Coombs, Dylan Rhymes, J-Reverse, Noir, Soul Flava, Freemasons, Herd & Fitz, Tom De Neef, Tom Stephan and Meat Katie. Apart from her music career, Ellis has also done television commercial work and touring backup/vocals for various acts in Europe and the United States.
When You Touch Me
Katherine Ellis Lyrics
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First you stay then you go
If I'm kicking you out
Then it's time you should know
Oh baby
I'm so sick and tired of sitting talking to you
Yeah that's right
But baby when you touch me on my body
I love every feeling that I used to know
And baby when you touch me on my body
I'm losing my mind every time here I go
But baby when you touch me on my body
I love every feeling that I used to know
And baby when you touch me on my body
I'm losing my mind every time here I go
Baby, yeah that's right
Baby, yeah that's right
I despise that you know
I'm too weak to say no
I can scream, I can shout
But you still got a hold
Oh baby
My friend are mystified about what I see in you
When you got that right
But they don't know why I put up with all that you do
Oh 'cause you love me right
Am I an addict only hanging out for your touch?
Oh oh oh oh
Well I should go, but maybe I could see you just once
Baby one more time, oh yeah
Cause baby when you touch me on my body
I lose every feeling that I used to know
And baby when you touch me on my body
I'm losing my mind every time here I go
Cause baby when you touch me on my body
I lose every feeling that I used to know
And baby when you touch me on my body
I'm losing my mind every time here I go
Oh baby, I could see you just one more time
Baby, yeah that's right
Oh, It's the way that you love me
Baby, yeah that's right
I know, you're never gonna be ready baby?
Baby, yeah that's right
Talk to me baby, oh, you know I, You know what I want
Come on just touch me on my body
I lose every feeling that I used to know
And baby when you touch me on my body
I'm losing my mind every time here I go
Cause baby when you touch me on my body
I lose every feeling that I used to know
And baby when you touch me on my body
I'm losing my mind every time here I go
Baby, yeah that's right
Baby, yeah that's right
The lyrics to Katherine Ellis's song "When You Touch Me" portray a complicated relationship between the singer and her partner. The song begins with the singer expressing frustration at her partner's lack of communication and how they only tell her what they want her to know about their life. However, the singer also admits that when her partner touches her body, she experiences intense feelings that she still loves despite everything else.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is aware of the unhealthy nature of her relationship but cannot seem to let go. She acknowledges that her friends are mystified about what she sees in her partner and that she is too weak to say no to him. However, she becomes conflicted about cutting him out of her life and instead asks to see him one more time.
Overall, the song illustrates the push-and-pull dynamics of a troubled relationship and how physical attraction can sometimes blind people to the unhealthy aspects of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you're boring me now
I'm not interested in talking to you anymore.
First you stay then you go
You're very inconsistent in your behavior towards me.
If I'm kicking you out Then it's time you should know
If I'm telling you to leave, it's for a good reason.
Oh baby
An affectionate term used for the person being addressed.
I'm so sick and tired of sitting talking to you Yeah that's right
I'm bored of our conversations and it's true.
You never tell me anything that I wanna know 'bout your life
I'm not interested in the things you talk to me about.
But baby when you touch me on my body I love every feeling that I used to know And baby when you touch me on my body I'm losing my mind every time here I go
I still have feelings for you and when you touch me, I can't resist you anymore.
I despise that you know I'm too weak to say no I can scream, I can shout But you still got a hold Oh baby
I hate that I'm unable to resist your advances even though I want to say no.
My friend are mystified about what I see in you When you got that right But they don't know why I put up with all that you do Oh 'cause you love me right Am I an addict only hanging out for your touch? Oh oh oh oh Well I should go, but maybe I could see you just once Baby one more time, oh yeah
My friends are confused as to why I stay with you, but it's because you make me feel loved. I know I should leave but I'm addicted to your touch and want to see you one more time.
Cause baby when you touch me on my body I lose every feeling that I used to know And baby when you touch me on my body I'm losing my mind every time here I go
Every time you touch me, I lose control and my emotions take over.
Oh baby, I could see you just one more time Baby, yeah that's right Oh, It's the way that you love me Baby, yeah that's right I know, you're never gonna be ready baby? Baby, yeah that's right Talk to me baby, oh, you know I, You know what I want
I want to see you one last time because I need your love. I know you're not ready for a commitment, but I want us to talk about what I want.
Come on just touch me on my body I lose every feeling that I used to know And baby when you touch me on my body I'm losing my mind every time here I go
When you touch me, I forget everything else and just want to be with you.
Baby, yeah that's right Baby, yeah that's right
An affectionate term used for the person being addressed.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES WILTSHIRE, KATHERINE ELLIS, RUSSELL SMALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PeriwinklePotter
I got my late husband hooked on this song back in the day and I'm very proud of myself for doing so!😁😁
@ItsMattyYo
13 years later I’ve only just now discovered this song and video and am OBSESSED.
May try to get my friends to recreate it at my wedding even 🥳
@dc7827
Do it! Happy wedding day! X
@lucyande123
i don't get why this song never did well in the charts- i love it.
@louisebradley9261
Same… I never understood why? It’s bloody brilliant 🤩
@grecosgreecedaz6026
I can't either folk have bad taste in not thinking this song wasn't good
@skylined5534
I don't remember it at all and I listened intently to music from this time.
And I'm ashamed to admit that, this is a brilliant song!
@Tugrul
@Skylined I remember it coming on frequently and I was in love with the music video, but now I'm thinking it just lived rent free in my head.
@PaulCastleDine
Yeah I was listening intently at the time of this songs release ... Didn't hit my radar at all.
@grovermatic
This song is one of my all-time favorite bangers!