Sometimes When We Touch

Happened to catch this old tune on radio, and had never given much thought and paid attention to the lyrics until recently...

Sometimes When We Touch by Dan Hill is probably one of the most misunderstood songs of all time, in my humble opinion..

Many people thought it was a romantic, sweet and lovey dovey love song.. But if you sit down and really listen to it attentively, you'll understand the lyrics and words and meaning behind the song.. I had a total shift of perspective when I did! To think that many couples actually played this song at their weddings or anniversaries, not sure if they really understand the song.. The song is filled with bitter and pain but it's gentle and honest~

I searched for the lyrics and this was what I gathered...

This song is about a man(or woman) struggling with his feelings for a woman.. He faced a moral battle between his heart and his mind, but has deep, truthful and hidden love that wants to be shared, felt and received..

He wants to say he loves her but he knows that will only hurt her because he would be lying. At times he thinks they can be just friends but when they are close the romantic feeling flares again. He is afraid but yet he wishes to be with her forever.



Lyrics:
You ask me if I love you
And I choke on my reply
I'd rather hurt you honestly
Than mislead you with a lie
And who am I to judge you
On what you say or do?
I'm only just beginning to see the real you

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you til I die
Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you till the fear in me subsides

Romance and all its strategy
Leaves me battling with my pride
But through the insecurity
Some tenderness survives
I'm just another writer
Still trapped within my truth
A hesitant prize fighter
Still trapped within my youth

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you til I die
Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you till the fear in me subsides

At times I'd like to break you
And drive you to your knees
At times I'd like to break through
And hold you endlessly

At times I understand you
And I know how hard you've tried
I've watched while love commands you
And I've watched love pass you by

At times I think we're drifters
Still searching for a friend
A brother or a sister
But then the passion flares again
And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you til I die
Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you till the fear in me subsides