Richard O'Brien (born Richard Timothy Smith on March 25, 1942 in Cheltenham… Read Full Bio ↴Richard O'Brien (born Richard Timothy Smith on March 25, 1942 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK) is a writer and performer. He is best known for writing the musical The Rocky Horror Show and its 1975 film adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show, in which he played the character of Riff-Raff. The stage show has been in almost continuous production since, and the cinematic version is one of the best known and most ardently followed cult films of all time.

He is also responsible for the little-known sequel, Shock Treatment.

Touch A Touch A Touch Me
Richard O'Brien Lyrics

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Janet:
I was feeling done in, couldn't win,
I'd only ever kissed before,

Clumbia:
You mean she

Magenta:

Uhu

Janet:
I thought theres no use getting, into heavy petting,
It only leads to trouble and, seat wetting,
Now all I want to know, is how to go,
I've tasted blood and I want more (more, more, more)
I'll put up no resistance, I want to stay the distance,
I've got an itch to scratch, I need assistance,

Chorus:
Toucha, toucha, toucha, touch me,
I wanna be dirty,
thrill me, chill me, fullfill me,
Creature of the night

Janet:
Then if anything grows, while you pose,
I'll oil you up and rub you down (down, down, down),
And thats just one small fraction, of the main attraction,
You need a friendly hand, oh i need action,

Chorus

Columbia:
Toucha, toucha, toucha, touch me

Magenta:
I wanna be dirty

Columbia:
Thrill me, chill me fullfill me

Magenta:
Creature of the night

Janet:
Oh, toucha, toucha, toucha, TOUCH ME,
I wanna be dirty,
Thrill me, chill me, fullfill me,
Creature of the night,

Rocky:
Creature of the night

Brad:
Creature of the night

Dr.Frank N Furter:
Creature of the night

Magenta:
Creature of the night

Riff Raff:
Creature of the night

Columbia:
Creature of the night

Rocky:
Creature of the night

Janet:
CREATURE OF THE NIGHT

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Richard O'Brien's "Touch-a Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me" revolve around Janet's sexual awakening and her newfound desire to explore her desires. She begins the song by describing her past reluctance to engage in "heavy petting," viewing it only as a source of trouble and discomfort. However, after tasting "blood" (presumably meaning sexual activity), she's now eager to get involved and explore all that she's been missing out on. She seeks the assistance of others in fulfilling her desires, stating that she wants to stay the distance and put up no resistance.

As the chorus kicks in, we hear the repeated refrain of "Toucha, toucha, toucha, touch me, I wanna be dirty, thrill me, chill me, fulfill me, creature of the night." Here, Janet is embracing her newfound sexuality, stating that she wants to be "dirty" and requesting that others thrill, chill, and fulfill her desires. The "creature of the night" line implies a sense of danger and excitement, suggesting that the acts she seeks to engage in are outside the norm or may be considered taboo in some way.

Throughout the song, other characters chime in, echoing Janet's desire to be touched and embraced by others. It all combines to create a sexually charged atmosphere, full of desire and passion.

Line by Line Meaning

I was feeling done in, couldn't win,
I was tired and defeated, unable to succeed.

I'd only ever kissed before,
I had only experienced innocent, non-sexual contact.

You mean she
Acknowledgment of what Janet just said.

Uhu
Agreement and confirmation of what Columbia just said.

I thought theres no use getting, into heavy petting,
I believed that engaging in sexual acts other than kissing was not worth it.

It only leads to trouble and, seat wetting,
I associated sexual activity with negative consequences, such as unwanted pregnancy or other complications.

Now all I want to know, is how to go,
I am now curious about and interested in exploring sexual activity.

I've tasted blood and I want more (more, more, more)
I have had a taste of sexual activity and I want to experience it further and more intensely.

I'll put up no resistance, I want to stay the distance,
I am willing and eager to participate in sexual activity without hesitation or reluctance, and to fully engage in it.

I've got an itch to scratch, I need assistance,
I have a desire and a need for sexual gratification and I am seeking help to achieve it.

Toucha, toucha, toucha, touch me,
I am asking for physical touch and intimacy.

I wanna be dirty,
I want to engage in sexual acts that are considered taboo or outside of societal norms.

thrill me, chill me, fullfill me,
I am seeking an exciting and fulfilling sexual experience.

Creature of the night
I am expressing my identity as someone who enjoys and craves sexual activity and pleasure during the nighttime.

Then if anything grows, while you pose,
If sexual arousal grows while we flirt and tease each other,

I'll oil you up and rub you down (down, down, down),
I will use physical touch and massage to further stimulate and excite you.

And thats just one small fraction, of the main attraction,
This is just one aspect of the larger and more significant sexual experience we are building up to.

You need a friendly hand, oh i need action,
You desire physical touch and intimacy, and I do too.

Creature of the night
Reiterating my identity and desire for sexual activity during the night.

Oh, toucha, toucha, toucha, TOUCH ME,
Asking again for physical touch, this time with greater urgency and intensity.

Creature of the night
Once again affirming my identity as someone who enjoys sexual activity in the nighttime.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD O'BRIEN

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