In 1997, Bush re-recorded the song and Dare (another song from The Transformers: The Movie) for the BotCon exclusive soundtrack CD Til All Are One. Bush submitted a different re-recorded version of the song from his album In This Life for the 2007 live action Transformers film, but it was not included on the final soundtrack. He later recorded another version, subtitled "Sam's Theme", for possible inclusion in the 2009 sequel Revenge of the Fallen. The 2009 version differs markedly from the original and 2007 versions, adding rap verses and being more melancholic in tone, with it being described as a "redux a la Linkin Park".In 2010, Bush released a music video for "The Touch: Sam's Theme" on his YouTube channel, featuring clips from the first two Transformers films. The song was edited with the rap verses removed, and was included in the 2010 album Dream the Dream. The 2009 versions were poorly received.
The 2007 version of The Touch was released as a free downloadable track for the video game Guitar Hero World Tour on May 28, 2009. Bush had expressed interest in wanting the song to appear in the game or in competing music game Rock Band. On October 12, 2010, the song was released as a downloadable track for Rock Band through the Rock Band Network.
On September 15, 2012, Bush released another remix of the song as The Touch (Power Mix) on iTunes. The "Power Mix" is a variation of "Sam's Theme" with a new chorus arrangement. Also included in the single is "The Touch (Epic Guitar Mix)", which, like the 1997 and 2007 versions, is a re-recording of the original song.
The Touch
Stan Bush Lyrics
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You got the power!
Yeah!
After all is said and done, you've never walked, you've never run
You're a winner!
Got the moves, you know the street. Break the rules, take the heat!
You're nobody's fool!
You've been put to the test, but it's never enough!
You got the touch, you got the power!
When all hell's breakin' loose, you'll be right in the eye of the storm!
You got the heart, you got the motion!
You know that when things get too tough, you got the Touch!
You never bend, you never break! You seem to know just what it takes
You're a fighter!
It's in the blood, it's in the will! It's in the mighty hands of steel
When you're standin' you're ground!
And you never get hit, when your back's to the wall!
Gonna fight to the end, and you're takin' it all!
You got the touch, you got the power!
When all hell's breakin' loose, you'll be right in the eye of the storm!
You got the heart, you got the motion!
You know that when things get too tough, you got the Touch!
You fighting fire with fire!
You know you got the touch!
You're at your best, when the going gets rough!
You've been put to the test, but it's never enough!
You got the touch!
You got the power!
Yeah!
You got the touch!
You got the power!
Touch!
The opening line of Stan Bush's song “The Touch” is one of the most iconic in music history. The lyrics are all about perseverance, self-belief, and the ability to overcome any challenge that comes your way. The song encourages listeners to keep pushing forward, keep fighting, and to never give up. The song suggests that if you have the "Touch," you possess an inner strength and resilience that will propel you forward in the face of adversity. The chorus of "You got the touch, you got the power!" is something of a battle cry, urging listeners to take control of their own lives and never give up, no matter what.
Throughout this song, the lyrics are filled with images of power, strength, and resilience. The singer implores the listener to break the rules and take the heat, to never back down, and to always stand their ground, even when the odds seem insurmountable. The song also suggests that having the "Touch" means having a sense of inner purpose and direction, a kind of instinctive knowledge of what to do and where to go when the going gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
You got the touch!
You possess an intangible quality that sets you apart and enables you to succeed
You got the power!
You have an inner strength that fuels your success
After all is said and done, you've never walked, you've never run
You're a winner!
You have always been successful, whether through effort or talent
Got the moves, you know the street. Break the rules, take the heat!
You're nobody's fool!
You have knowledge and skill in practical matters and are unafraid to defy convention
You're at your best, when the going gets rough!
You've been put to the test, but it's never enough!
Your strengths are most evident in challenging situations, and you are always driven to keep testing your limits
You got the touch, you got the power!
When all hell's breakin' loose, you'll be right in the eye of the storm!
You got the heart, you got the motion!
You know that when things get too tough, you got the Touch!
Your unique combination of qualities gives you the ability to thrive in the most difficult circumstances and overcome seemingly impossible challenges
You never bend, you never break!
You seem to know just what it takes
You're a fighter!
You are unwavering in your determination and always seem to have the right combination of skills and knowledge to succeed
It's in the blood, it's in the will!
It's in the mighty hands of steel
When you're standin' you're ground!
And you never get hit, when your back's to the wall!
Gonna fight to the end, and you're takin' it all!
Your strength comes from a combination of inherent traits, determination, and a willingness to take risks and stand your ground
You fighting fire with fire!
You know you got the touch!
You face challenges head-on and with equal or greater force, and you know that you have the abilities needed to succeed in doing so
Touch!
A simple expression of confidence in oneself and recognition of one's unique abilities
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LENNY MACALUSO, STANLEY M BUSH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnorosz7477
You've got the touch, you've got the power.
Yeah.
After all is said and done, you never walk,
you never run, you're a winner.
You got the moves, you know the streets,
break the rules, take the heat, you're nobody's fool.
You're at your best when the going gets rough,
You've been put to the test but it's never enough.
You got the the touch, you got the power.
When all hell's breaking loose,
you'll be right in the eye of the storm.
You got the heart, you got the motion.
You know that when things get too tough,
you got the touch.
You never bend, you never break, you seem to know
just what it takes. You're a fighter
It's in the blood, it's in the will, it's in the mighty
hands of steel. When you're standin your ground.
And you never give in when you're back's to the wall
gonna fight till the end and you're taking it all.
You got the touch, you got the power,
when all hell's breaking loose,
you'll be right in the eye of the storm.
You got the heart, you got the motion.
You know that when things get too tough, you got the touch.
You're fighting fire with fire.
You know you got the touch.
You're at your best when the going gets rough,
you've been put to the test but it's never enough.
You got the touch, you got the power.
Yeah. Writer/s: LENNY MACALUSO, STANLEY M BUSH
@kenkrath
Optimus Prime = Most iconic hero ever. That's anyone who is 40+ today and saw this in the theaters is not ashamed to admit they cried when he died.
@1tiercel
Well, I saw this film in video back in '87 and yes, I cried buckets when Optmus Prime died. He pretty much kicked the bucket into space like the bad ass he is.
@StephenWestSyd
I seen this in 1990 on vhs. I think I stopped the tape and didn't want to watch the rest after prime died?
@kenkrath
@@1tiercel And I can only imagine the social media outrage this would cause if this toon movie were made and Prime died today?
@declanthiele
I saw this in my home when I was like 8 and I cried
@danielengel4593
I'm 40 in 2 months and his death hits me every time I watch the movie.
@BrotherApexx
Optimus Prime rolling into Autobot City to turn the tide has to be one of the greatest heroic moments in Transformers and cinema history.
@TheKyrix82
The amazing thing is, he singlehandedly turned the tide
@kdrapertrucker
Optimous prime off the chain wrecks anyone in his way, even megatron.
@jivan5843
@@TheKyrix82 exactly