Touch Me
Plastic Ono Band/Yoko Ono Lyrics
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When my body?s full of fear?
Will you reach me, will you reach me
When my body?s so cold?
Nothing short of the softest word can reach me now
Nothing but the warmest heart can touch me now
When my mind is full of tears?
Will you kiss me, will you kiss me
When my mind is so down?
All my life the doors kept closing on me
And nothing in the world can open my heart but some kindness
Will you touch me, will you touch me
When I'm shaking in fear?
Will you reach me, will you reach me
When I'm trembling with tears?
All my life the doors kept closing on me
And nothing in the world can open my heart but your kindness
These lyrics from Plastic Ono Band/Yoko Ono's song "Touch Me" express a deep desire for connection and comfort. The singer is asking their partner if they will be there for them in moments of fear, coldness, and sadness. They acknowledge that only the gentlest touch and warmest heart can break through their walls and reach them. The repetition of the questions and the switch between physical and emotional needs create a sense of urgency and longing.
The second stanza dives deeper into the singer's emotional state, stating that the doors have kept closing on them their entire life. This metaphor could represent the many opportunities or relationships that have failed to provide the necessary support or kindness for the singer to feel truly open and vulnerable. Despite this constant disappointment, the singer holds out hope that their partner's kindness can break through and help them heal.
Overall, these lyrics are a plea for human connection and the healing power of love and kindness. They reveal a deep vulnerability and a longing for someone to be there for the singer in moments of fear and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you touch me, will you touch me
Asking for physical touch during a time of fear and vulnerability
When my body's full of fear?
Describing the state of the singer's body - full of fear
Will you reach me, will you reach me
Asking for emotional support and connection
When my body's so cold?
Describing the state of the artist's body - cold and alone
Nothing short of the softest word can reach me now
The artist feels emotionally closed off and needing to be approached with sensitivity
Nothing but the warmest heart can touch me now
The singer needs warmth and genuine caring to break through their emotional walls
Will you hold me, will you hold me
Asking for physical comfort during a time of tears
When my mind is full of tears?
Describing the emotional state of the artist's mind - full of tears
Will you kiss me, will you kiss me
Asking for emotional connection during a time of feeling low
When my mind is so down?
Describing the emotional state of the artist's mind - low and depressed
All my life the doors kept closing on me
The singer has faced many closed doors and obstacles in their life
And nothing in the world can open my heart but some kindness
The artist needs kindness and understanding to open their heart and overcome their emotional barriers
When I'm shaking in fear?
Describing the physical state of the singer - shaking in fear
When I'm trembling with tears?
Describing the physical state of the singer - trembling with tears
And nothing in the world can open my heart but your kindness
The singer emphasizes the importance of kindness and love as the only way to reach them emotionally
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Written by: YOKO ONO
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