I Touch Myself
P!nk Lyrics


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I love myself, I want you to love me
When I feel down I want you above me
I search myself, I want you to find me
I forget myself, I want you to remind me

I don't want anybody else
When I think about you I touch myself
Oh, I don't want anybody else
Oh no, oh no, oh no

You're the one who makes me come running
You're the sun who makes me shine
When you're around I'm always laughing
I want to make you mine

I close my eyes, I see you before me
I might die if you were to ignore me
A fool could see just how much I adore you
I'm down on my knees I do anything for you

I don't want anybody else
When I think about you I touch myself




Oh, I don't want anybody else
Oh no, oh no, oh no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pink's song "I Touch Myself" are possibly some of the most revealing and intimate lyrics ever sung. The song can be interpreted in many different ways, but one of its primary themes seems to be self-love and self-pleasure. Pink sings about loving herself and wanting someone else to love her in the same way. She uses the metaphor of touching herself to express this desire for love and connection. Additionally, Pink seems to be saying that when she thinks about the person she loves, it brings her pleasure and comfort, and she doesn't want anyone else.


The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it seems that "I Touch Myself" is about Pink discovering and celebrating her own sexuality. The line "When I feel down, I want you above me" could be interpreted as a reference to masturbation, and the line "A fool could see just how much I adore you, I'm down on my knees I do anything for you" could be interpreted as a willingness to explore sexually with a partner. Overall, the song celebrates the power of self-love and the importance of taking care of one's own needs.


One interesting fact about "I Touch Myself" is that it was originally recorded by the Australian band The Divinyls in 1990. The song was a hit, but it wasn't until Pink covered it in 2018 that it became a feminist anthem. Another interesting fact is that the song was written by two men (Mark McEntee and Billy Steinberg), which has led to some criticism of the song's message. Despite this, Pink has defended the song, saying that it's important for women to take ownership of their own bodies and sexuality.


Line by Line Meaning

I love myself, I want you to love me
I have love for myself and I hope that you will love me for who I am.


When I feel down I want you above me
When I'm feeling low, I want you to be there for me to lift me up and give me support.


I search myself, I want you to find me
I'm looking within myself to find my true identity, and I hope that you will see and appreciate the real me.


I forget myself, I want you to remind me
Sometimes I may lose sight of who I am, and in those moments, I want you to remind me of the person I am and the person you fell in love with.


I don't want anybody else
I only want you and no one else.


When I think about you I touch myself
You are always on my mind and I can't help but feel pleasure at the mere thought of you.


You're the one who makes me come running
You have a magnetic pull on me and I am always drawn to you.


You're the sun who makes me shine
You bring brightness and happiness to my life, just like the sun brings light to the world.


When you're around I'm always laughing
Your presence brings joy and happiness to me, and I always find myself having a good time when you're with me.


I want to make you mine
I have strong feelings for you and I want to have a committed relationship with you.


I close my eyes, I see you before me
You are always on my mind, and even when I close my eyes, I can still picture your face and your presence.


I might die if you were to ignore me
Your attention and affection mean everything to me, and without it, I feel like a part of me would be lost.


A fool could see just how much I adore you
My love for you is so obvious that anyone could tell how deeply and passionately I care for you.


I'm down on my knees I'll do anything for you
I am willing to go to great lengths and make sacrifices for you because my love for you is so pure and strong.


Oh no, oh no, oh no
I am deeply committed to you and I can't bear the thought of being with anyone else.




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Peter Jansen

As a long time fan of Divinyls, I must say, I think Chrissy would love this. RIP Miss Amphlett. Chrissy passed away from breast cancer and this song became an anthem for the breast cancer organisations.

Annie Knight

I saw Pink perform this track on the funhouse tour, one of my favourite concerts I have seen. She in another level to most artist, just love her. So talented and not given credit at times when it’s due

Mark Boor

Yummy

Mark Boor

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Fabão spider

Sem Comentários 🌹❤️😊 Não tem como não Gostar dessa Fera💕

please1177

Very talented and beautiful woman.

Becky Peacock

Soul gorgeous! 💗💗

Alejandro Villa

Very different version. And gorgeous.

LingMei Garcia

I was there when this happened years ago fml amazing

LingMei Garcia

I was just too in the moment fml I love this woman!

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