Touch
Taichi Mukai Lyrics

The lyrics of Taichi Mukai's TOUCH illustrate the longing of a person for their loved one who is no longer present with them. The opening line "Yureru nami no you" (Like the swaying waves) depicts the instability and fluctuation of emotions felt by the singer, the waves acting as a metaphor for their tumultuous inner state. The following lines, "Ano hi futari yorisotte" (The day we snuggled together) and "Ima wa I'm missing you" (Now I'm missing you) further emphasize the singer's yearning for physical intimacy and emotional connection with their partner who has left.

The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Itsudatte, sou itsudatte, kimi ga ireba shiawase de" (Always, yes always, I am happy when you are here), and "Itsu datte, hora itsu datte, kimi ga ireba tengoku de" (Always, look, always, when you are here, it's heaven), communicating that the presence of the partner brings joy and happiness to the singer's life. Even if the communication may be ambiguous or incomplete, the singer would be fulfilled with just the presence of their partner.

The third stanza, "Amai kioku ga...mada kono basho ni...Kimi wo kanjite wa saki he susumenai mama" (The sweet memories... they still rain down...As I feel your presence, I am unable to move forward) shows that the memories of their partner still weigh the singer down, making it difficult to move on. The repetition in the chorus is again used to convey that they would be happy and fulfilled if their partner was with them, and even if words may not be spoken, their presence alone would suffice.