The Magic Touch
Melba Moore Lyrics


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She's got the magic touch
And you're walkin' around in a dream
She's got the magic touch
Oh no, but it ain't what it seems

You feel there's a fire burnin'
When she feels cold inside
But you still want her much too much

One day when she leaves you lonely
You won't be satisfied (won't be satisfied)
Until you feel her magic touch
Her magic touch, her magic touch, her magic touch

She's got the magic touch
And you're under a spell that she's cast
She's got the magic touch
Oh no, but it ain't gonna last

She's keepin' her love light shinin'
To blind you from her lie (blind you from her lie)
But you still need her oh so much

And when she says she's leaving
That's when you realize (when you realize)
How much you need her magic touch
Her magic touch, her magic touch, her magic touch

And in the night in the crowd
She'll be there
As she prances by your watch
While your dreams fade away

She's got the magic touch
And you're walkin' around in a dream
She's got the magic touch
Oh no, but it ain't what it seems

One day when she leaves you lonely
You'll miss her oh so much
Until you feel her magic touch (feel her magic touch)
Her magic touch, her magic touch
(Feel her magic touch), her magic touch

She's got the magic touch, I really want her
She's got the magic touch, and I still need her
She's got the magic touch, I really want her




She's got the magic touch, and I really want her
She's got the magic touch, and I still need her

Overall Meaning

Melba Moore's The Magic Touch is a song about the power of a woman's hold on a man, and how that hold can be both irresistible and dangerous. The song describes her as having a "magic touch," a force that can lift a man up and keep him in a dream-like state, even when he feels that something isn't quite right. Despite recognizing that the woman at the center of the song is not all that she appears to be, the singer is still enamored with her and finds himself unable to resist her lure.


The song uses vivid imagery to paint a picture of the woman's seductive powers. She is described as a sort of magician, capable of casting a spell that leaves the singer feeling both enchanted and vulnerable. Even as he acknowledges that his feelings for her may not be grounded in reality, he cannot help himself - he is under her power, and will remain so until she decides to release him.


Ultimately, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling under someone's spell. The woman at the center of the song is depicted as a master manipulator, using her "magic touch" to keep the singer enthralled even as she begins to pull away from him. In the end, he realizes that he has been duped and that he will never be truly happy until he can break free from her hold.


Line by Line Meaning

She's got the magic touch
She has an irresistible charm that draws people in.


And you're walkin' around in a dream
Being around her feels like a dream that you never want to wake up from.


Oh no, but it ain't what it seems
Despite the allure, there's something not quite right about the situation.


You feel there's a fire burnin'
You sense a passion and intensity within her that you find irresistible.


When she feels cold inside
However, there's a disconnect between her exterior and her interior emotions.


But you still want her much too much
Despite the warning signs, you're unable to resist her magic touch.


One day when she leaves you lonely
Eventually she'll leave, leaving you alone and empty.


You won't be satisfied (won't be satisfied)
Once she's gone, you'll feel a void that's hard to fill.


Until you feel her magic touch
You'll yearn for her touch until you can't take it anymore.


And you're under a spell that she's cast
It seems like she's bewitched you somehow.


Oh no, but it ain't gonna last
She's not in it for the long haul, and it won't end well.


She's keepin' her love light shinin'
Even if there's something off about her, she's still radiating love and affection.


To blind you from her lie (blind you from her lie)
Her love is a smokescreen for her true intentions, whatever they may be.


And when she says she's leaving
When she inevitably departs, you'll understand the hold she had on you.


That's when you realize (when you realize)
Only once she's gone will you see the full picture.


How much you need her magic touch
You'll come to understand just how vital her touch was to your wellbeing.


And in the night in the crowd
Even after she leaves, she'll linger in your mind as a distant memory.


She'll be there
Her presence will still be felt, even if it's only in your mind.


As she prances by your watch
You'll remember the moments you spent watching her in awe.


While your dreams fade away
As time goes on, the memories will become increasingly distant and blurry.


She's got the magic touch, I really want her
Despite everything, you still want her more than anything.


She's got the magic touch, and I still need her
Even without her physically present, you still crave her touch.


She's got the magic touch, I really want her
Your desire for her is as strong as ever.


She's got the magic touch, and I really want her
The pull she has on you is as irresistible as ever.


She's got the magic touch, and I still need her
You'll always be longing for her touch, no matter what happens.




Writer(s): Ted Daryll

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@kukol

There's something about your smile
I swear that it makes me weak
And when i'm close to you
I find that it's hard to speak
I act like a child of six
And i guess that it shows too well
That you got the magic touch
And i'm caught in the spell

You never convinced me that
I'd be grateful of petite size
But something really happens when i look into your eyes
I try to defend myself but too late did i finally see that
You've got the magic touch
And you cast your spell over me
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah - they call it magic baby
Yeah, yeah
Yeah , yeah - it's more like tragic baby

Will i surrender to this fate?
Is there no signpost to escape
That look that you wear so well
Is enough to make me melt
I suddenly find myself feeling things i've never felt
No use in denying when a child can plainly tell that
You got the magic touch
And i'm caught in the spell

Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah - they call it magic baby
Yeah. yeah
Yeah, yeah - it's more like tragic baby



@rodrigoaaron6001

Theres something about your smile
G# b
I swear that it makes me weak
And when i'm close to you
I find that it's hard to speak
I act like a child of six
And i guess that it shows to well
That you got the magic touch
And i'm caught in your spell

You never convinced me that
I'd be great but of petite size
But something happens when i look into your eyes
I try to defend myself but to late that i finally see
You've got the magic touch
And you cast your spell on me

Yeah
Yeah - they call it magic baby
Yeah
Yeah - it's more like tragic baby

Bb Bb B
Will i surrender to this fate ?
C#m
Is there no sidedoors to escape

That look that you wear so well
Is enough to make me melt
I suddenly find myself in things i've never felt
No use in denying when a child can clearly tell
That you got the magic touch
And i'm caught in your spell

Yeah
Yeah - they call it magic baby
Yeah
Yeah - it's more like tragic baby



All comments from YouTube:

@TRADINGMAN1

2023 and still love this track !

@mickflaire

I came here today, Saturday May 27th 2023 because of a post that Melba made on Instagram this morning about self respect.

And by going down that rabbit hole I found this song, what turns out to be her very 1st single.

Right on Melba!

77 and still cooking!

@SaschaVoss-dh2bk

No doubt one if the best Northern Soul tracks ever recorded. I love that it is a bit quicker than just 45rpm - same as I did back in the 90s with the Technics player.

@davehales2249

I still have the Kent compilation album that this is on,on vinyl 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@Bierney45

Oh My God! That intro! Surely one of the alltime greatest Northern tracks! Totally inspiring and beautiful. What true Soul is all about. Awesome. Bierney45 X

@TONEBHURT

What a great record! The always wonderful Miss Moore💟

@ModZeb1967

An 8t's Mod scene classic, unsurpassed by way of popularity in N.Soul circles. Never tire of this. Pure Quality.

@bowbutler2325

Scooter runs 80s memories 🛵🕺💃🎶🎷🎺✊

@carly2308

such an underrated song!!!

@kukol

There's something about your smile
I swear that it makes me weak
And when i'm close to you
I find that it's hard to speak
I act like a child of six
And i guess that it shows too well
That you got the magic touch
And i'm caught in the spell

You never convinced me that
I'd be grateful of petite size
But something really happens when i look into your eyes
I try to defend myself but too late did i finally see that
You've got the magic touch
And you cast your spell over me
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah - they call it magic baby
Yeah, yeah
Yeah , yeah - it's more like tragic baby

Will i surrender to this fate?
Is there no signpost to escape
That look that you wear so well
Is enough to make me melt
I suddenly find myself feeling things i've never felt
No use in denying when a child can plainly tell that
You got the magic touch
And i'm caught in the spell

Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah - they call it magic baby
Yeah. yeah
Yeah, yeah - it's more like tragic baby

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