Hands Off
Muna Lyrics

I see you, I see you
I have noticed your presence around me

And it's been some time since I've seen you last
It has been a while since we last met

You know the night, I bet you know the night
You are familiar with the night and its ways

I'm here, you're here
Both of us are present in this place

And it's in the air like a firefly
There is a certain energy in the air that can be sensed

June and July, like it's June and July
The vibe is reminiscent of a summer month

I, I, I know you're bad for me
I am aware that you are not good for me

But when you say you want me again
However, I am tempted when you express your desire for me once more

Want me again and again
Your repeated interest in me makes it harder to ignore

I can feel you up on me
Your presence is palpable and has an effect on me

It hits me all of the sudden
The realization comes suddenly and strongly

(Wait, why would I do that?)
Although I am aware of your negative influence, I still question my attraction to you

No, you can't touch, get your hands off of me
You are forbidden from touching or coming too close to me

(Can't touch, hands off)
The restriction on physical contact is non-negotiable

There's no reason, just a feeling, I'm free
The decision to keep my distance is not based on any logical reason, but rather a personal sense of freedom

I see you, I see you
Once again, I acknowledge your presence

And, oh God, I get so high every time
Despite knowing the negative effects of your company, being around you still causes a certain euphoria

Happens every time
This feeling does not go away, no matter how many times we are together

A damn idea
Perhaps we should not be together, but it continues to be a tempting thought

I focus then I hold that feeling inside
I try to control my attraction to you and keep it private

Got this feeling inside
Nevertheless, the feeling still exists internally

I, I, I want you, come closer
Although I know the consequences, I still crave your presence

I feel like I've been here before
This is a familiar situation, in which I am drawn to someone dangerous

Been here before, before
I have been in this cycle of desire and negative consequences before

You, you, you want the power
Your desire to have me is not out of genuine interest, but a desire for control

You tell me it's now or never
You try to push me into a decision, claiming that this is my only chance

(What the heck?)
This sudden pressure and intensity is confusing and alarming

You think I'm playing hard to get
You interpret my distance as a game or an intentional withholding

This must be hard to get
You assume that I am purposely making it difficult for you

You've got to get your hands off, yeah
I continue to assert my boundaries and make it clear that physical contact is not allowed

You think I'm playing with your head
You also interpret my lack of interest in a deeper way, as if I am trying to manipulate you emotionally

(Do you need me to do the chorus again, or)
This statement is sarcastic, suggesting that the chorus -- which states that you cannot touch me -- is a clear enough message

I'm free
Regardless of your intentions or my attraction, I am ultimately in control of my own choices and feelings

(Can't touch, hands off)
Once again, the message that you cannot touch me is reiterated

No, you can't touch, get your, get your hands off
The final warning to keep your hands to yourself