Reaching Out
Rock Therapy Lyrics


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Lately, I've been hard to reach
I've been too long on my own
Everybody has a private world
Where they can be alone

Are you calling me?
Are you trying to get through?
Are you reaching out for me
Like I'm reaching out for you?

One way conversations
Going on inside my head
Everybody has a secret world
Where too much is unsaid

Are you calling me?
Are you trying to get through?
(Oooh, oooh, oooh) are you reaching out for me
Like I'm reaching out for you?

Give me your hand
One touch is all that it takes (oooh, ooh, ooh)
Ain't it funny how just one touch
Can make up for all of our mistakes (oooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh)

Lately, I've been hard to reach
I've been too long on my own
Everybody has a private world
Where they can be alone

Are you calling me?
Are you trying to get through?




Are you reaching out for me
Like I'm reaching out for you?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rock Therapy's "Reaching Out" capture the feelings of isolation and loneliness, as well as the longing for connection. The singer admits that he has been difficult to reach lately, spending too much time alone in his private world. He acknowledges that everyone has their own inner world where they can retreat when needed, but he wonders if someone out there is trying to get through to him. He poses the question, "Are you reaching out for me, like I'm reaching out for you?" This line suggests that he is actively trying to make an effort in connecting with others, but feels like his efforts are not reciprocated.


The second verse of the song reinforces the idea that communication is difficult, with the singer describing the one-way conversations happening inside his head. He recognizes that everyone has things that go unsaid in their private world, but wonders if there is someone out there who wants to break through the walls and truly connect with him. The chorus repeats the questions about whether someone is calling or reaching out to him, and he expresses his desire for connection.


In the bridge of the song, the singer asks for a simple touch to bridge the gap between them. He acknowledges that it's funny how one touch can make up for all of the mistakes that have led them to this point of detachment. The song ends with a repetition of the first verse and chorus, emphasizing the importance of reaching out to one another and making connections.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately, I've been hard to reach
I've become difficult to contact or communicate with lately.


I've been too long on my own
I've been alone for an extended period of time.


Everybody has a private world
Everyone has their own personal space where they can be alone and think.


Where they can be alone
A place where they don't have to interact with others.


Are you calling me?
Are you attempting to contact me?


Are you trying to get through?
Are you attempting to establish a connection with me?


Are you reaching out for me
Are you making an effort to connect with me?


Like I'm reaching out for you?
Similar to how I'm trying to connect with you?


One way conversations
Conversations where only one person is speaking.


Going on inside my head
Happening within my own thoughts and ideas.


Where too much is unsaid
A place where a lot is left unsaid and not shared with others.


(Oooh, oooh, oooh) are you reaching out for me
Are you making an effort to connect with me? (repeated)


Give me your hand
Reach out to me and offer your hand.


One touch is all that it takes
A single physical contact is enough to make a difference and create a connection.


Ain't it funny how just one touch
It's surprising how a small, simple gesture can make a big impact.


Can make up for all of our mistakes
One gesture can make us forget any prior missteps or errors.


Lately, I've been hard to reach
I've become difficult to contact or communicate with lately.


I've been too long on my own
I've been alone for an extended period of time.


Everybody has a private world
Everyone has their own personal space where they can be alone and think.


Where they can be alone
A place where they don't have to interact with others.


Are you calling me?
Are you attempting to contact me?


Are you trying to get through?
Are you attempting to establish a connection with me?


Are you reaching out for me
Are you making an effort to connect with me?


Like I'm reaching out for you?
Similar to how I'm trying to connect with you?




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