Touch My Heart
Tom Jones Lyrics


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Touch my heart; feel the hurt, the pain, and misery
Then tell me again what love can do for me

If you lived in my world awhile
You'd soon forget how to smile
In my world there's a million ways to cry
If you had my eyes you could see
How woman changed my destiny
I'm a man who can't live and yet can't die

See these hands of mine and how they shake
All because I can't break
The habit of remembering yesterday
Another love couldn't help this ache
I know I'd make the same mistakes
Her memory's always standing in my way

Touch my heart; feel the hurt--it's destroying me
I've tried, but can't seem to shake her memory




Touch my heart; feel the hurt, the pain, and misery
Then tell me again what love can do for me

Overall Meaning

The opening line of Tom Jones's song “Touch My Heart” sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics convey a sense of deep despair, heartbreak and pain. The song speaks of a man who is so shattered by love that he can't seem to move on from the past. He begs the listener to touch his heart so that they can feel the hurt, the pain, and the misery he's feeling. He wants someone to understand his anguish and share in his sorrow.


The lyrics go on to paint a picture of a veritable hell, where there's no happiness, just a million ways to cry, and where everything is tinged with sorrow. The lines "In my world there's a million ways to cry/ If you had my eyes you could see/ How woman changed my destiny/ I'm a man who can't live and yet can't die" speak to the sense of helplessness and despair that the singer is feeling. He feels trapped, unable to escape the emotional turmoil that he's currently experiencing.


The song's chorus is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the hope that love may offer, despite the despair that the singer is feeling. He asks the listener to tell him again what love can do for him, as though he's lost all faith in the concept. Ultimately, however, the song never comes to a firm conclusion, leaving the listener with a sense of uncertainty about whether the singer will truly be able to move on and find love again.


Line by Line Meaning

Touch my heart; feel the hurt, the pain, and misery
Please understand the depth of my emotional pain and suffering.


Then tell me again what love can do for me
After seeing my struggles, please explain how love can bring me happiness and healing.


If you lived in my world awhile
If you experienced the difficulties and hardships I face on a daily basis,


You'd soon forget how to smile
You would realize how challenging it is to find joy and positivity in my situation.


In my world there's a million ways to cry
My struggles and pain are so extensive that there are countless reasons for me to feel sad and upset.


If you had my eyes you could see
If you could perceive the world through my perspective,


How woman changed my destiny
You would understand how the actions of a woman have led to my current life circumstances and future prospects.


I'm a man who can't live and yet can't die
In my current state of emotional turmoil, I feel like my life lacks real meaning or purpose, yet I am unable to end it.


See these hands of mine and how they shake
Observe my physical reaction to my emotional pain, as my hands visibly tremble.


All because I can't break
This is due to my inability to move on from my past hurt and disappointment.


The habit of remembering yesterday
I am constantly dwelling on my past and not able to focus on the present or future.


Another love couldn't help this ache
Even if I were to find another romantic partner, they wouldn't be able to alleviate my emotional pain from my past relationship.


I know I'd make the same mistakes
I am aware that I would repeat the same errors and repeat history if given the chance to start anew.


Her memory's always standing in my way
The thought of my past lover is constantly hindering my ability to move on and find new happiness in love.


Touch my heart; feel the hurt--it's destroying me
I am being emotionally ravaged by my pain and could use some understanding and empathy.


I've tried, but can't seem to shake her memory
I have attempted to move on and let go of my past relationship, but have been unsuccessful so far.


Touch my heart; feel the hurt, the pain, and misery
I implore you to fully grasp the weight of my emotional distress and agony.


Then tell me again what love can do for me
After seeing my struggles, please help me believe in the transformative power of love once again.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: VINCENT VINX DE JON PARRETTE

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