Touch Me
Synthia Figueroa Lyrics


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I see this life
Like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
In my face is flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find

Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told

I feel something so right
By doing the wrong thing
And I feel something so wrong
By doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

Lately I been, I been losing sleep (hey!)
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard (hey!)
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep (hey!)
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard (hey!)
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars

I feel the love
And I feel it burn
Down this river every turn
Hope is a four letter word
Make that money
Watch it burn

Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told

And I feel something so wrong
By doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that downs me makes me wanna fly

Lately I been, I been losing sleep (hey!)
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep (hey!)
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard (hey!)
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons I learned Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

Lately I been, I been losing sleep (hey!)
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard (hey!)
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars

Take that money
Watch it burn




Sink in the river
The lessons I learned

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Synthia Figueroa's song "Touch Me" are about embracing life and taking risks in order to find what makes us feel alive. The opening lines compare life to a swinging vine, with the singer swinging her heart across the line, indicating a willingness to take risks and put oneself out there. The flashing signs in her face suggest that there are opportunities all around us, but we must actively seek them out in order to find what we are looking for.


The chorus focuses on the conflicting feelings that arise when we pursue what we want in life. The singer feels something "so right by doing the wrong thing" and "something so wrong by doing the right thing," suggesting that what we think is morally right may not always align with what we feel in our hearts. The repetition of "I could lie, could lie, could lie, everything that kills me makes me feel alive" reveals that the singer believes that taking risks and embracing the unknown is what makes life worth living.


The second half of the song focuses on the singer's desire to break free from the constraints of society and pursue her dreams. She dreams of the things that she and her partner could be, and prays for a life of fulfillment and purpose rather than one focused on counting dollars. The bridge of the song, with its repeated refrain of "take that money, watch it burn, sink in the river, the lessons I learned," suggests a willingness to let go of material possessions and prioritize experiences and personal growth instead.


In summary, "Touch Me" is about the importance of taking risks in order to find fulfillment and purpose in life. The song encourages listeners to embrace the unknown and prioritize experiences and personal growth over material possessions and societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

I see this life
I view my life


Like a swinging vine
As a flexible and ever-changing entity


Swing my heart across the line
Take risks and go beyond boundaries


In my face is flashing signs
Opportunities and possibilities are constantly presenting themselves to me


Seek it out and ye shall find
Actively search for what I desire and I will discover it


Old, but I'm not that old
I am experienced, but not outdated


Young, but I'm not that bold
I may be young, but I am not reckless


And I don't think the world is sold
I don't believe everything is up for sale or has a price


I'm just doing what we're told
I follow the expectations and norms set by society


I feel something so right
I sense something fulfilling and satisfying


By doing the wrong thing
Despite taking actions deemed incorrect by society


And I feel something so wrong
At the same time, I feel guilty for going against expectations


By doing the right thing
While following societal norms


I could lie, could lie, could lie
I am capable of deceiving others


Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Risky and potentially dangerous activities give me a sense of vitality and excitement


Lately I been, I been losing sleep (hey!)
I have been struggling to rest lately


Dreaming about the things that we could be
Fantasizing about various possibilities for my future


But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard (hey!)
I have been earnestly and persistently hoping for my aspirations to come true


Said no more counting dollars
Money is not the only thing that matters


We'll be counting stars
We will focus on grander and more significant pursuits


I feel the love
I am aware of the positive sentiment


And I feel it burn
And the feeling is intense and strong


Down this river every turn
At every new event and situation in my life


Hope is a four letter word
Hope is a small and simple concept, but can have a great impact


Make that money
Earn a profit


Watch it burn
Spend it recklessly and without care


And I feel something so wrong
I still experience guilt


Everything that downs me makes me wanna fly
Adversity and struggle motivate me to overcome and thrive


Take that money
Spend and enjoy the fruits of my labor


Sink in the river
Let go and go with the flow


The lessons I learned
The knowledge and experience gained




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