Touches You
Mika Lyrics


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When you've had enough and you need somebody to know
When you're looking tough but you need a way to let it go
Come on now, what's a boy s'posed to do
When I can't seem to leave you alone
Touching me touching you

I wanna be your brother, wanna be your father too
Never make you run for cover even if they want us to
I wanna be your sister, wanna be your mother too
I wanna be wanna be
Whatever else that touches you
Whatever else that touches you
Whatever else that touches you
If you're ever losing, losing your way
Just stop and listen to the things that they say
To avoid confrontation
You walk away

Growing up when I need to compromise
When I've had enough twenty years and I realize
Come on now, what's a boy s'posed to do
When I can't seem to leave you alone
Touching me touching you
Wanna be your brother, wanna be your father too
Never make you run for cover even if they want us to
I wanna be your sister, wanna be your mother too
I wanna be wanna be
Whatever else that touches you

I wanna be your brother, wanna be your father too
Never make you run for cover even if they want us to
I wanna be your sister, wanna be your mother too
I wanna be wanna be
Whatever else that touches you
Whatever else that touches you
Whatever else that touches you
Whatever else that touches you
Whatever else that touches you

When you've had enough and you need somebody to know
When you're looking tough but you need a way to let it go
Come on now, what's a boy s'posed to do




But I can't seem to leave you alone
Touching me touching you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mika's song "Touches You" speak to a desire for deep connection with another person. The singer expresses a need to be there for someone when they've had enough and don't know who else to turn to. They also express a desire to be many things to this person, including a brother, father, sister, and mother. They want to provide unconditional support and never make this person feel they need to hide or feel ashamed, even when the world is against them. The chorus of the song repeats the theme of touching -- of being physically and emotionally close to the other person.


The lyrics also seem to touch on themes of self-discovery and growth. The singer talks about compromising and coming to terms with their own life, but still feeling drawn to this other person. There is a sense of confusion and longing throughout the song, as if the singer is trying to figure out exactly what they mean to this other person and what their own feelings are.


Overall, "Touches You" is a song about deep connection and the desire for intimacy. It speaks to the universal human need for love, support, and understanding, even in the face of difficulty and adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

When you've had enough and you need somebody to know
When you've had enough and need someone to share your thoughts and emotions with.


When you're looking tough but you need a way to let it go
When appearances hide your pain so you need a channel to vent and feel free.


Come on now, what's a boy s'posed to do
It's a rhetorical question implying that there's nothing else to do but try to help.


When I can't seem to leave you alone
When even if I try to let go, I'm always there for you.


Touching me touching you
That's the intensity of the relationship we have.


I wanna be your brother, wanna be your father too
I don't mind playing multiple roles to keep you safe and loved.


Never make you run for cover even if they want us to
No matter what others think or say, we won't let it affect us.


I wanna be your sister, wanna be your mother too
I'll be your sibling and protector no matter what age or gender we have.


Whatever else that touches you
I care about everything that affects you in any way.


If you're ever losing, losing your way
If you feel like failing, getting lost or unhappy,


Just stop and listen to the things that they say
Try to find a solution calmly instead of getting in trouble.


To avoid confrontation
Preventing a bad situation or argument from happening.


You walk away
Just move past the issue and don't hold any grudges.


Growing up when I need to compromise
As we mature, we understand that negotiations and sacrifices are necessary.


When I've had enough twenty years and I realize
After struggling for decades, I comprehend the value of having someone who cares for me.


But I can't seem to leave you alone
No matter what happens, I always care for you.


Touching me touching you
The feeling of our closeness and connection is remarkable.


Whatever else that touches you
I'll be there even if anything else tries to make an impact.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL HOLBROOK PENNIMAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@peetey897

Was dancing wildly to this in my kitchen, stepped on a rug, rug went out from under me, and I hit the floor hard.

When dancing to Mika, be sure to dance responsibly XD

@verunecasova7

dancing to this at kitchen too :D

@Chloe-ke8gl

@Veronika Nečasová lol 😁❤️

@MissMuffinToYou

mika is the only pop artist whose songs dont get old after a few weeks.

@annablue2799

Weeks? Man its been years!

@kickitlikekirra

Not even after many years!

@kickitlikekirra

@Anna Blue Jaja, exactly what I came to say!

@nolaburgener3080

Haha it's 2 am I have school tomorrow but no I choose to listen to A MIKA MARATHON

@helmsmanpacker3456

Nola Burgener uh SAME not got school but 2am mika squad

@thevanceproject6635

This happened to other people too? WOW 2am mika squad indeed

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