Untouchable
The Murmurs Lyrics


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No one can take the place of you
Nobody in the world touches me like you do
And I know, yes I know, you're untouchable
No one knows me like you do
Nobody comprehends the pain I'm going through, except you
But I know you're untouchable
I accept you're untouchable
You never wanted
What I always needed
And I always needed a door
Trapped in a room full of wonderful colors
You left because you needed more
And we knew from the start,
We were jumping the gun
I never thought that I'd be the one
Trapped in a room full of wonderful colors
Just me
It's not nearly as bright,
I'm afraid of the dark
It's all turning black
Can't you see
No one can hurt me like you do
No one will ever know the love I have for you
But they'll know, yes, they'll know you're untouchable
And they'll know yes, they'll know you're untouchable
You never wanted what
What I always needed
And I always needed a door
Leave me here
I want to be untouchable




I close the door behind you
Now I'm untouchable to

Overall Meaning

The Murmurs's song Untouchable is a heart-wrenching ballad about a love that can never be fully realized. The lyrics are a reflection of the singer's deep love for someone who is unattainable. It seems like the other person was a door to the world for the singer, the only one who could understand their pain and nobody else in the world can touch them like this person. Despite that, they know that they are untouchable and that the love they share cannot be fully realized. The lyrics capture the raw emotions that come with unrequited love, the longing, and the hurt.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant as the singer accepts that the other person is untouchable and that they can't do anything about it. They also know that their love is something only they can understand, making it all the more painful. The lines "You never wanted what I always needed, And I always needed a door" express how the other person was never willing to give them what they desired, leaving the singer feeling trapped and alone.


Overall, Untouchable is a deeply emotional song that speaks to anyone who has experienced unrequited love. It captures the pain of knowing that someone you love is unattainable, yet still holding onto that love regardless.


Line by Line Meaning

No one can take the place of you
There's no one who can replace you in my life


Nobody in the world touches me like you do
You have a unique touch that no one else has


And I know, yes I know, you're untouchable
I understand that you cannot be reached or influenced by me


No one knows me like you do
You are the only person who truly understands me


Nobody comprehends the pain I'm going through, except you
Only you can relate to the pain that I'm feeling


But I know you're untouchable
I acknowledge that you're out of my reach


I accept you're untouchable
I've come to terms with the fact that I cannot have you


You never wanted What I always needed And I always needed a door
You didn't want the same things as me and I needed a way out


Trapped in a room full of wonderful colors You left because you needed more
I was stuck in a beautiful but confining space and you wanted something beyond it


And we knew from the start, We were jumping the gun I never thought that I'd be the one
We started too fast and I never anticipated being in this position


Trapped in a room full of wonderful colors Just me It's not nearly as bright, I'm afraid of the dark It's all turning black
I'm alone in this colorful room that's now dimming and becoming scary


Can't you see No one can hurt me like you do
You have the power to hurt me like no one else can


No one will ever know the love I have for you But they'll know, yes, they'll know you're untouchable And they'll know yes, they'll know you're untouchable
Nobody can understand my love for you, but they'll know that I can't have you


Leave me here I want to be untouchable
I choose to remain in my isolated state and not be affected by anyone


I close the door behind you Now I'm untouchable
As you leave, I become unreachable and indifferent to others




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: A MAC MALL, JAMAL A ROCKER, MICHAEL MOSLEY

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