Touch Me
Spring Awakening Lyrics

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MELCHIOR
Where I go, when I go there
No more memory anymore
Only men on distant ships
The women with them, swimming with them to shore

MORITZ
Where I go, when I go there (Go)

No more whispering anymore (Ahh)
Only hymns upon your lips
A mystic wisdom, rising with them to shore

ERNST
Touch me, just like that
And that, oh yeah
Now, that's heaven
Now, that I like
God, that's so nice
Now lower down, where the figs lie

(Oh my God, oh yeah yeah yeah)
MORITZ: Still, you must admit, with the two anatomies...it truly is daunting. I mean, how everything might...…
(Oh my God, oh yeah yeah yeah)
MELCHIOR: Measure up?
(Oh my God, oh yeah yeah yeah)
MORITZ: Not that I'm saying I wouldn't...I wouldn't want, to not, would ever not want to...
(Oh my God, oh yeah yeah yeah)
MELCHIOR: Moritz?
(Touch me)
MORITZ: I have to go.
(Touch me)
MELCHIOR: Moritz, wait—
(Ahh, ahh)

OTTO
Where I go, when I go there
No more shadows anymore
Only men with golden fins
The rhythm in them, rocking with them to shore

GEORG
Where I go, when I go there
No more weeping anymore (No no, no)
Only in and out your lips
The broken wishes, washing with them to shore

MELCHIOR & MORITZ
Touch me, all silent
Tell me, please, "All is forgiven"
Consume my wine, consume my mind
I'll tell you how, how the winds sigh
(Where I go, where I go)

GEORG
(Touch me...) Oh, oh...
(Just try it) Just, just try it
(Now, that's it) Now, there, that's it
(God, oh, that's heaven) Oh God, that's heaven
(Touch...I'll love you right) Oh, I'll love you right
We'll wander down, where where the sins cry
(Where the sins cry)

ALL
Touch me, just like that
Now lower down, where the sins lie
Love me, just for a bit
We'll wander down, where the winds sigh
Where the winds sigh

Where the winds sigh
Where the wings sigh...

Overall Meaning

The song Touch Me from the musical Spring Awakening is a passionate and sensual exploration of desire and sexuality. The first three verses are sung individually by Melchior, Moritz, and Ernst, each describing where they go in their minds when they want to escape reality. Melchior dreamily imagines himself on a ship surrounded by women swimming to shore, while Moritz's thoughts turn to a sacred hymn and the mystic wisdom it contains. Ernst's verse is more direct, as he sings the opening line of the refrain, "Touch me, just like that," suggesting a need for physical contact to connect with another person.

The chorus is a series of overlapping voices singing the refrain "Touch me" over and over, building in intensity until it becomes almost frantic. Moritz's dialogue interrupts the musical interlude, with him expressing anxiety about his own desires. The song then returns to the chorus, with various characters joining in and adding their own verses before culminating in an explosive finale.

The lyrics of Touch Me are meant to be evocative and open to interpretation, reflecting the often-confusing feelings of adolescence and sexual awakening. The characters in Spring Awakening are grappling with their own desires and identities, and the song's lyrics reflect their confusion and longing. The chorus of "Touch me" is a plea for connection, for someone to reach out and help them understand the overwhelming sensations and emotions they are experiencing.

Overall, Touch Me is a powerful and intense song that captures the complex emotions of adolescence and the process of discovering oneself. It is a highlight of the Spring Awakening soundtrack and remains one of the most striking and memorable songs from the show.

Line by Line Meaning

Where I go, when I go there
I am unsure of my destination

No more memory anymore
I am leaving behind my past

Only men on distant ships
I am in a place where men are alone

The women with them, swimming with them to shore
Leaving the women behind, while only the men go to shore

No more whispering anymore
I can no longer keep secrets

Only hymns upon your lips
You only speak of things that are holy

A mystic wisdom, rising with them to shore
You speak of things that are beyond comprehension

Touch me, just like that
Physical affection is what I crave

And that, oh yeah
I appreciate this type of attention

Now, that's heaven
This sensation is indescribable

Now, that I like
I am enjoying this experience

God, that's so nice
This is a pleasurable experience

Now lower down, where the figs lie
I want to experience something more intimate

Still, you must admit, with the two anatomies...it truly is daunting. I mean, how everything might...
This topic is overwhelming and can be hard to talk about

Measure up?
Is everything equal? Can they compare?

Not that I'm saying I wouldn't...I wouldn't want, to not, would ever not want to...
I am unsure about how I feel about this type of physical relationship

Moritz?
Are you okay?

Touch me
I need physical comfort

I have to go.
I need to leave this situation

Oh my God, oh yeah yeah yeah
Expressing strong emotions

Where I go, when I go there
I am uncertain of my destination

No more shadows anymore
I am in a place where there is no darkness

Only men with golden fins
I see men with special qualities

The rhythm in them, rocking with them to shore
I am moving in sync with them

No more weeping anymore (No no, no)
I am no longer crying

Only in and out your lips
In and out of your mouth

The broken wishes, washing with them to shore
I am leaving behind broken dreams

Touch me, all silent
I want to be touched without words