Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand
Louvain Demps Lyrics
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Somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
If you can
Reach out and touch
Somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
If you can
(Just try)
Take a little time out of your busy day
To give encouragement
To someone who's lost the way
(Just try)
Or would I be talking to a stone
If I asked you
To share a problem that's not your own
We can change things if we start giving
Why don't you
Reach out and touch
Somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
If you can
Reach out and touch
Somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
If you can
(Just try)
If you see an old friend on the street
And he's down
Remember his shoes could fit your feet
(Just try)
Try a little kindness you'll see
It's something that comes very naturally
We can change things if we start giving
Why don't you
Reach out and touch
Why don't you (Why don't you)
Reach out and touch somebody's hand
Reach out and touch
Somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
If you can
Reach out and touch
Somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
If you can
In this song, Louvain Demps encourages listeners to reach out and touch somebody's hand in order to make the world a better place. She emphasizes the importance of taking a little time out of a busy day to give encouragement to someone who may be feeling lost. Demps also suggests that kindness comes naturally to people and is a way to change things for the better.
The lyrics in this song are a reminder that small gestures, such as reaching out and touching somebody's hand or trying a little kindness, can make a big difference in someone's life. The message that we can change things for the better if we start giving is a call to action for listeners to do their part in making the world a more compassionate and understanding place.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, the songwriting duo behind many Motown hits including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "You're All I Need to Get By." "Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand" was originally written for Diana Ross, but Louvain Demps recorded it first.
Line by Line Meaning
Reach out and touch
Extend a kind gesture towards someone
Somebody's hand
Offer a hand of support to someone in need
Make this world a better place
Do your part to improve the lives of those around you
If you can
If you have the ability and resources to do so
(Just try)
Put effort into making a difference
Take a little time out of your busy day
Spare a few moments from your schedule
To give encouragement
Provide support and motivation
To someone who's lost the way
To someone who is struggling or feeling lost
Or would I be talking to a stone
Express disbelief in the face of indifference
If I asked you
If I were to make a request of you
To share a problem that's not your own
To confide in someone about a difficulty you are facing
We can change things if we start giving
Things can be improved if everyone contributes
Why don't you
Why not consider making a difference
If you see an old friend on the street
When you encounter an old acquaintance
And he's down
And they seem sad or discouraged
Remember his shoes could fit your feet
Understand that their struggles could be yours in a different situation
Try a little kindness you'll see
Offer a small act of compassion and watch it make a difference
It's something that comes very naturally
Performing acts of kindness and supporting others is a human instinct
Why don't you (Why don't you)
Why not give it a try
Reach out and touch somebody's hand
Offer a supportive gesture to someone in need
Make this world a better place
Contribute to improving the state of the world
If you can
If you have the means and opportunity to do so
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
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