Multiple artists have released music under the name of The Field, the most … Read Full Bio ↴Multiple artists have released music under the name of The Field, the most widely known being Swedish minimal techno producer Axel Willner. Others include a British rock band and a Norwegian pop/jazz band.

1. Stockholm, Sweden
The Field (real name Axel Willner) has released six full-length albums on Kompakt since 2005, in addition to a handful of EPs, 12-inches, and remixes for many other artists. His unique blend of mesmerizing ambience and propulsive techno incorporates microsamples of pop songs from artists like The Four Tops, Lionel Richie, and Kate Bush.

2. Sheffield, England
The Field is "four boys, born and bred in the City of Steel, with a passion for music and a desire to perform," comprised of Adam (vocals), Russ (bass), Alex (guitar), and Benji (drums).

3. Baerum, Oslo, Norway
The Field is a Norwegian pop/jazz band consisting of Carl Frederik Kontny (guitar), Sigrid Z. Gundersen (vocals), and Jakob E. Myhre (piano), "three good friends who share the same idea of what music is all about."

Touch
The Field Lyrics

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Chained, I was hoping you'd remain to this moment
Where our hearts speak ages, not the cages moan
Hey, I was hoping you would stay
Long enough to try and fan the fire
Shed your wire gown
Golden rings just weigh you to the ground
And it's not enough, and it's not enough
But I live for the touch

Starved, I was wishing I could carve my name into your heart of wood
Dear, would it be clear now?
Wed to an image in my head
Is it true that you could bring me closer to the dying sun?
The next assule may be the lucky one
And it's not enough, and it's not enough
But I live for the touch

Plagued by a dream where I'm enslaved
It's a void that's always left me wanting
Sleeps in haunting fields
Wait, tell me you believe in fate
Could it be that we are getting closer to the only one?

Golden rings will always weigh a ton
And it's not enough, and it's not enough
But I live for the touch

It's not enough, I live for the touch
Live for the touch, I live for the touch

Overall Meaning

"The Field" with the song "Touch" speaks about a deep desire for someone in a way that is somewhat desperate yet beautiful at the same time. It seems like the singer has encountered this person before and hopes for their return in a moment where they can speak their heart out, without fear of being silenced. The line "Where our hearts speak ages, not the cages moan" suggests that this moment may be one of the only times they have the opportunity to speak up without any restrictions or limitations. The singer expresses a desire for a fire to be ignited between them, to shed away any feelings of detachment or distance that may have occurred.

The line "Starved, I was wishing I could carve my name into your heart of wood, dear, would it be clear now?" is a beautiful way of saying that the singer wants to leave their mark on their love interest. They want to be remembered and acknowledged in a way that is meaningful and lasting. The concept of being "Wed to an image in my head" suggests that the singer has been envisioning this person as a perfect partner but is unsure if they are exactly who they have built them up to be. Nonetheless, they're willing to take a leap and see where it takes them.

The theme of desperation and hope are ever-present here. The lines "Plagued by a dream where I'm enslaved, it's a void that's always left me wanting" show that the singer has been consumed by the thought of this person and is always yearning for more. The last few lines speak to the fact that it may not be enough, but the singer is still holding on and living for the hope that maybe someday, this touch will be enough.

Line by Line Meaning

Chained, I was hoping you'd remain to this moment
I thought you would stay with me, even though we were tied down by our problems and fears, to enjoy this moment of pure emotions.

Where our hearts speak ages, not the cages moan
In this moment, our hearts are free from all the limitations and the doubts, and we can communicate purely through our feelings and emotions.

Hey, I was hoping you would stay
I was really hoping that you'd stay with me a little longer.

Long enough to try and fan the fire
Long enough to reignite the flame in our relationship and try to make it work.

Shed your wire gown
Free yourself from the constraints that drag you down and prevent you from opening up.

Golden rings just weigh you to the ground
The material possessions you value so much only hold you down and prevent you from reaching your full potential.

And it's not enough, and it's not enough
These things can never bring true happiness and satisfaction and I know it.

But I live for the touch
But I know that the feelings and emotions we share are worth living for.

Starved, I was wishing I could carve my name into your heart of wood
I feel so neglected and desperate to make a significant impression on you, even if it's just so you don't forget me.

Dear, would it be clear now?
Would it be clear to you how much I care about you and want to be with you?

Wed to an image in my head
I'm in love with the idea of you that I have created in my mind, rather than who you truly are.

Is it true that you could bring me closer to the dying sun?
Would being with you, even though it may be risky, bring me closer to living life to the fullest and taking chances?

The next assule may be the lucky one
Maybe the next person I meet will be the one I can connect with and be truly happy with.

Plagued by a dream where I'm enslaved
I keep having a nightmare where I feel trapped and powerless in my life.

It's a void that's always left me wanting
This feeling of emptiness and dissatisfaction has always been a part of me and I'm constantly searching for something to fill it.

Sleeps in haunting fields
This emptiness is like a ghost that haunts me no matter where I go or what I do.

Wait, tell me you believe in fate
Do you believe that destiny will bring us together and that we are meant to be?

Could it be that we are getting closer to the only one?
Is it possible that we are getting closer to finding the person that will complete us and make us whole?

Golden rings will always weigh a ton
Material things will never be as significant or valuable as the connections we have with others.

And it's not enough, and it's not enough
Material things can never bring true satisfaction or happiness and I know it.

But I live for the touch
But I know that the feelings and emotions we share are worth living for.

It's not enough, I live for the touch
Material wealth and possessions can never be enough to satisfy me, I'd rather live for the emotional connections that we share.

Live for the touch, I live for the touch
I value and live for the emotional connections that we have, the things that truly matter in life.

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