Touch You
Reflection Eternal Lyrics


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Oh what's up everybody this is rick james
Talib kweli, dj hi tek, reflection eternal

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right
We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

Piakhan floating on the mighty clouds of joy
Building a future, yo, for my baby boy (uh huh)
I moved form the hood yet the shit still in me
And your opinion is nothing to me
I have plenty like bein' out of prison
With a roof over my dome
And possessing the gift such as sparking the microphone
Accumulate the provolone makin' it happen with talib
A nattian cat we got em' snappin' roberta flackin' the track and
Killin' em softly with out flossin'
But yet the shine is glossy and
The run the lyrical train through your brain shit
Strategy pain, I'm on some clubber lane shit
With the iron, ain't no use in you trying "I ain't lyin'"
Through your ears mesmerize em'
It's about time we started risin'
Once again replace bullets with words, try to make it fun again

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

If the put my life on the screen then its got to be the imax
I live large stroke your mind, till you reach climax
Terrorist hijack on hi tek fly tracks front don't try that
My niggas got my back, you gotta relax, ease back
What's that all about with the feedback?
All up in my mouth we don't need that
Enjoy life open up a tree sack
Take a trip past thought no passport just leave that
The asphalt is the place to be at
Where the people fire burn so bright you can see that believe that
It ain't light music (no)
We make the right music (true)
Keep it tight music (yes)
Affirmin' life music (come on)

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

It's like girls got the bass all up in they hips
My favorite part on the face is the shape of the lips
Yeah I wanna touch you there (right there)
Your mind is my concubine, when I deliver shivers up your spine
Wordsy and that's your soul like the bread and wine
My brain is embedded with rhyme, that's ahead of they time
I rock the better design
You cats ain't got the touch
You all suck, like getting head from a dime
I run up in em and, touch them with the rhythm and
Clutch em' if they tremblin'
It's a rush like adrenaline, at a point break the joint shake
When you play this (yeah), your crew is haters when they come
Through with the newest latest (like that)
Reflection eternal
Shine light bright like the day till the sky turn purple
And the moon arrive, reflection through the night
That touch you just right

With the rhythm, the rhythm, god bless the rhythm
It's the rhythm, rhythm; yes ya'll the rhythm
Shorty on the dance floor giving me rhythm
Hi tek make ya'll nod ya'll neck to the rhythm
And

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right




All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

Overall Meaning

The song "Touch You" by Reflection Eternal (a collaboration between Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek) is a tribute to the power of music. The lyrics speak of the duo's ability to create music that can change people's lives and touch them in profound ways. The opening lines of the song reference Rick James, a legendary musician, and suggest that the duo is carrying on a tradition of making music that has a lasting impact on listeners.


The verses of the song are filled with metaphors and wordplay, but the central message is clear: music has the power to transform, to heal, and to elevate. Kweli raps about his own personal journey, from growing up in the hood to building a better life for himself and his family. He also touches on the social issues that inspire him to write, such as the need to replace bullets with words and make the world a more peaceful place.


The chorus of the song is catchy and uplifting, urging listeners to let the music wash over them and "touch" them in a positive way. The song ends with a call to dance and celebrate life, highlighting the joyful and communal aspects of music.


Overall, "Touch You" is a powerful testament to the transformative power of music, and a reminder of the role that artists can play in inspiring and uplifting their audiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh what's up everybody this is rick james
Opening line introducing the performers


We make the music that change your life
Claiming that their music has the power to change people's lives


'Bout to touch you just right
Expressing confidence in their ability to connect with listeners in a meaningful way


All night we gonna to shine the light
Promising to provide a positive, uplifting experience for their audience


Piakhan floating on the mighty clouds of joy
Reference to the artist Piakhan, conveying a sense of joy and positivity


Building a future, yo, for my baby boy (uh huh)
Reflecting on the importance of creating a better future for the next generation


I moved form the hood yet the shit still in me
Acknowledging that even though he has moved out of the neighborhood, his experiences and identity still influence him


And your opinion is nothing to me
Asserting that he is not concerned with the opinions of others


I have plenty like bein' out of prison
Drawing a comparison between the feeling of being out of jail and the sense of freedom he gets from making music


With a roof over my dome
Grateful for having a place to live


And possessing the gift such as sparking the microphone
Acknowledging his talent for creating music and performing


Accumulate the provolone makin' it happen with talib
Working with Talib Kweli to create successful music


A nattian cat we got em' snappin' roberta flackin' the track and
Another reference to working together with Talib Kweli and creating engaging music


Killin' em softly with out flossin'
Creating great music without being boastful or showy


But yet the shine is glossy and
Despite being humble, they still create high-quality music


The run the lyrical train through your brain shit
Creating an image of their music taking over the listener's thoughts and emotions


Strategy pain, I'm on some clubber lane shit
Using strategic techniques to create impactful music, with a reference to the character Clubber Lang from the Rocky movies


With the iron, ain't no use in you trying "I ain't lyin'
Asserting his dominance as an artist and warning other rappers not to try to challenge him


Through your ears mesmerize em'
Creating a hypnotic effect with their music


It's about time we started risin'
Expressing a desire to elevate their careers and impact on the music industry


Once again replace bullets with words, try to make it fun again
Advocating for a shift away from violent lyrics and a return to more enjoyable, uplifting music


If the put my life on the screen then its got to be the imax
Asserting that his life is larger than life and would need to be portrayed on the biggest screen possible


I live large stroke your mind, till you reach climax
Creating a vivid image of the power of their music to stimulate the listener's emotions and thoughts


Terrorist hijack on hi tek fly tracks front don't try that
A reference to DJ Hi Tek having control of the beats, conveying a sense of power and control


My niggas got my back, you gotta relax, ease back
Acknowleging the support of his friends and encouraging others to relax and enjoy the music


What's that all about with the feedback?
Questioning the purpose of negative feedback and criticism


All up in my mouth we don't need that
Pushing back against unnecessary critiques and opinions


Enjoy life open up a tree sack
Advocating for relaxation and the enjoyment of life's pleasures, such as smoking marijuana


Take a trip past thought no passport just leave that
Escaping into a world of imagination, without the need for real-world restrictions like passports


The asphalt is the place to be at
Emphasizing the appeal of urban environments for creating and enjoying music


Where the people fire burn so bright you can see that believe that
Describing the energy and passion of the people who enjoy their music


It ain't light music (no)
Acknowledging that their music is serious and impactful


We make the right music (true)
Asserting that their music is high-quality and has value


Keep it tight music (yes)
Emphasizing the importance of precision and quality in their work


Affirmin' life music (come on)
Creating music that celebrates and affirms the value of living


It's like girls got the bass all up in they hips
Using a simile to describe how their music is physical and affects the listener's body


My favorite part on the face is the shape of the lips
Sharing a personal opinion about physical features


Yeah I wanna touch you there (right there)
Expressing a desire to connect with the listener through their music


Your mind is my concubine, when I deliver shivers up your spine
Creating a vivid image of the emotional connection between artist and listener


Wordsy and that's your soul like the bread and wine
Using a metaphor to convey the importance of their lyrics to the listener's emotional experience


My brain is embedded with rhyme, that's ahead of they time
Expressing confidence that their music is innovative and forward-thinking


I rock the better design
Stating that their music is high-quality and well-crafted


You cats ain't got the touch
Asserting that other rappers do not have the same level of connection with their listeners


You all suck, like getting head from a dime
Using a crude metaphor to insult other rappers


I run up in em and, touch them with the rhythm and
Creating an image of seizing control of the music and connecting with the audience


Clutch em' if they tremblin'
Offering support to listeners who are emotionally moved by their music


It's a rush like adrenaline, at a point break the joint shake
Describing the intense emotional experience of their music, with a reference to the movie Point Break


When you play this (yeah), your crew is haters when they come
Anticipating criticism from people who are not open to their style of music


Through with the newest latest (like that)
Creating innovative and exciting music that is ahead of its time


Reflection eternal
The name of the duo


Shine light bright like the day till the sky turn purple
Creating a vivid image of the intensity and brightness of their music


And the moon arrive, reflection through the night
Describing their ability to create music that matches the changing atmosphere of the day and night cycle


With the rhythm, the rhythm, god bless the rhythm
Acknowledging the importance of rhythm to their music


It's the rhythm, rhythm; yes ya'll the rhythm
Emphasizing the significance of rhythm to the song


Shorty on the dance floor giving me rhythm
Describing the connection between the music and the body's movement


Hi tek make ya'll nod ya'll neck to the rhythm
Emphasizing the power of DJ Hi Tek's beats to compel movement and enjoyment


and
Conjunctive word signifying the end of the song




Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVE NATHANIEL WEST, DAVID SANFORD, TALIB KWELI GREENE, TONY LOUIS COTTRELL

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