Touch You
Talib Kweli Lyrics


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Oh what's up everybody this is rick james
Talib kweli, dj hi tek, reflection eternal

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right
We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

Piakhan floating on the mighty clouds of joy
Building a future, yo, for my baby boy (uh huh)
I moved form the hood yet the shit still in me
And your opinion is nothing to me
I have plenty like bein' out of prison
With a roof over my dome
And possessing the gift such as sparking the microphone
Accumulate the provolone makin' it happen with talib
A nattian cat we got em' snappin' roberta flackin' the track and
Killin' em softly with out flossin'
But yet the shine is glossy and
The run the lyrical train through your brain shit
Strategy pain, I'm on some clubber lane shit
With the iron, ain't no use in you trying "I ain't lyin'"
Through your ears mesmerize em'
It's about time we started risin'
Once again replace bullets with words, try to make it fun again

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

If the put my life on the screen then its got to be the imax
I live large stroke your mind, till you reach climax
Terrorist hijack on hi tek fly tracks front don't try that
My niggas got my back, you gotta relax, ease back
What's that all about with the feedback?
All up in my mouth we don't need that
Enjoy life open up a tree sack
Take a trip past thought no passport just leave that
The asphalt is the place to be at
Where the people fire burn so bright you can see that believe that
It ain't light music (no)
We make the right music (true)
Keep it tight music (yes)
Affirmin' life music (come on)

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

It's like girls got the bass all up in they hips
My favorite part on the face is the shape of the lips
Yeah I wanna touch you there (right there)
Your mind is my concubine, when I deliver shivers up your spine
Wordsy and that's your soul like the bread and wine
My brain is embedded with rhyme, that's ahead of they time
I rock the better design
You cats ain't got the touch
You all suck, like getting head from a dime
I run up in em and, touch them with the rhythm and
Clutch em' if they tremblin'
It's a rush like adrenaline, at a point break the joint shake
When you play this (yeah), your crew is haters when they come
Through with the newest latest (like that)
Reflection eternal
Shine light bright like the day till the sky turn purple
And the moon arrive, reflection through the night
That touch you just right

With the rhythm, the rhythm, god bless the rhythm
It's the rhythm, rhythm; yes ya'll the rhythm
Shorty on the dance floor giving me rhythm
Hi tek make ya'll nod ya'll neck to the rhythm
And

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right
All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

We make the music that change your life
'Bout to touch you just right




All night we gonna to shine the light
'Bout to touch you just right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek's song Touch You describe their desire to touch their audience with their music. Kweli raps about his experiences moving out of the hood and accumulating wealth, but still keeping his roots. He also touches on how he wants to replace bullets with words and bring the fun back into music. Hi-Tek's production complements this message by creating a head-nodding beat that encourages listeners to move and groove. The song has an uplifting message, urging people to enjoy life, open up their minds, and affirm their existence through music. Kweli ends his verse by describing how his music touches people's souls and provides them with the same nourishment that bread and wine do.


Overall, the song encourages its listeners to engage with life through music, to find connection and joy in our connections with others. The song's title "Touch You" is about the power of music to touch people's hearts, to move them emotionally and physically. Kweli and Hi-Tek see themselves as purveyors of this type of experience, bringing joy and transformation to those who hear their music.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh what's up everybody this is rick james
Introducing themselves as Talib Kweli and DJ Hi Tek


We make the music that change your life
Stating that their music has the power to change lives


'Bout to touch you just right
Promising that their music will have a profound impact on the listener


All night we gonna to shine the light
Vowing to keep the momentum of their music going throughout the night


Piakhan floating on the mighty clouds of joy
Describing the feeling of being on top of the world


Building a future, yo, for my baby boy (uh huh)
Working hard to secure a future for his son


I moved form the hood yet the shit still in me
Despite moving out of the hood, he still retains his identity


And your opinion is nothing to me
Asserting that he doesn't care about others' opinions


I have plenty like bein' out of prison
Grateful to be out of prison


With a roof over my dome
Appreciating having a home to live in


And possessing the gift such as sparking the microphone
Acknowledging his talent for rapping


Accumulate the provolone makin' it happen with talib
Working with Talib Kweli to make music and achieve success


A nattian cat we got em' snappin' roberta flackin' the track and
Boasting about the quality of their music


Killin' em softly with out flossin'
Captivating listeners with their music without being flashy


But yet the shine is glossy and
Acknowledging that their music is still impressive


The run the lyrical train through your brain shit
Creating powerful lyrics that resonate with the listener


Strategy pain, I'm on some clubber lane shit
Creating a strategic plan to succeed in the music industry


With the iron, ain't no use in you trying "I ain't lyin'
Asserting his dominance with a powerful and effective approach


Through your ears mesmerize em'
Having a hypnotic effect on the listener


It's about time we started risin'
Realizing that it's time to take their music to the next level


Once again replace bullets with words, try to make it fun again
Advocating for using music as a form of entertainment, rather than violence


If the put my life on the screen then its got to be the imax
Believing that his life is worth being portrayed on the big screen


I live large stroke your mind, till you reach climax
Creating music that has a powerful impact on the listener


Terrorist hijack on hi tek fly tracks front don't try that
Warning others not to try to compete with their music


My niggas got my back, you gotta relax, ease back
Having a strong support system and wanting others to chill out and enjoy their music


What's that all about with the feedback?
Questioning why people feel the need to offer negative feedback


All up in my mouth we don't need that
Refusing to entertain negative criticism


Enjoy life open up a tree sack
Encouraging others to relax and enjoy life


Take a trip past thought no passport just leave that
Encouraging listeners to take a mental journey without needing to physically travel


The asphalt is the place to be at
Believing that the city is where the action is


Where the people fire burn so bright you can see that believe that
Describing a place where the energy and excitement are palpable


It ain't light music (no)
Acknowledging that their music is not superficial or meaningless


We make the right music (true)
Believing that their music is meaningful and valuable


Keep it tight music (yes)
Ensuring that their music is high-quality and well-produced


Affirmin' life music (come on)
Creating music that celebrates life and its beauty


It's like girls got the bass all up in they hips
Describing the way music affects people physically


My favorite part on the face is the shape of the lips
Expressing appreciation for physical beauty


Yeah I wanna touch you there (right there)
Using music to create a sensual experience for the listener


Your mind is my concubine, when I deliver shivers up your spine
Creating an emotional and intellectual connection with the listener


Wordsy and that's your soul like the bread and wine
Using lyrics that nourish the listener's soul


My brain is embedded with rhyme, that's ahead of they time
Creating lyrics that are innovative and forward-thinking


I rock the better design
Believing that his music is better than the competition's


You cats ain't got the touch
Asserting that his music is superior to others'


You all suck, like getting head from a dime
Making a crude comparison to emphasize how much better his music is


I run up in em and, touch them with the rhythm and
Using music to create a powerful and intimate connection with listeners


Clutch em' if they tremblin'
Offering support to listeners who may be affected emotionally by the music


It's a rush like adrenaline, at a point break the joint shake
Creating a high-energy and intense musical experience


When you play this (yeah), your crew is haters when they come
Expecting negative criticism from those who don't appreciate their music


Through with the newest latest (like that)
Producing music that is current and fresh


Reflection eternal
Their music has a timeless quality


Shine light bright like the day till the sky turn purple
Creating a sense of transformation and beauty through their music


And the moon arrive, reflection through the night
Describing the emotional connection listeners have with their music


With the rhythm, the rhythm, god bless the rhythm
Believing that rhythm is a divine force


It's the rhythm, rhythm; yes ya'll the rhythm
Emphasizing the power and importance of rhythm in their music


Shorty on the dance floor giving me rhythm
Describing how rhythm is present in every aspect of life


Hi tek make ya'll nod ya'll neck to the rhythm
Acknowledging Hi Tek's influence in creating a beat that moves people


And
Ending the song as it began, with Talib Kweli and Hi Tek introducing themselves


We make the music that change your life
Reiterating the message that their music has the power to make a difference


'Bout to touch you just right
Finalizing their promise to create a powerful and meaningful musical experience


All night we gonna to shine the light
Vowing to continue making music that inspires and uplifts


'Bout to touch you just right
Finalizing their promise to make a meaningful impact on their fans




Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dave Nathaniel West, David Sanford, Talib Kweli Greene, Tony Louis Cottrell

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