I Have the Touch
Peter Gabriel
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The time I like is the rush hour, 'cause I like the rush The pushing of the people, I like it all so much Such a mass of motion, do not know where it goes I move with the movement and, I have the touch I'm waiting for ignition, I'm looking for a spark Any chance collision and I light up in the dark There you stand before me, all that fur and all that hair Oh, do I dare, I have the touch Wanting contact I'm wanting contact I'm wanting contact with you Shake those hands, shake those hands Give me the thing I understand Shake those hands, shake those hands Shake those hands, shake those hands Any social occasion, it's hello, how do you do All those introductions, I never miss my cue So before a question, so before a doubt My hand moves out and, I have the touch Wanting contact I'm wanting contact I'm wanting contact with you Shake those hands, shake those hands Give me the thing I understand Shake those hands, shake those hands Pull my chin, stroke my hair, scratch my nose, hug my knees Try drink, food, cigarette, tension will not ease I tap my fingers, fold my arms, breathe in deep, cross my legs Shrug my shoulders, stretch my back - but nothing seems to please I need contact I need contact Nothing seems to please I need contact
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Written by: PETER GABRIEL
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11 facts about this song
Song CreationThe song "I Have the Touch" was written by Peter Gabriel, an English singer, songwriter, and producer, known as the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Genesis before launching a successful solo career.
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CollaborationThe song was performed by Peter Gabriel with the drumming contribution of Stewart Copeland, who is famously known as the drummer of the British rock band, The Police.
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Album Inclusion"I Have the Touch" is part of Gabriel's fourth eponymous album, also known as "Security," released in 1982.
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LyricsThe song is known for its lyrics that explore the theme of human contact and the need for the physical touch, a recurrent theme in Peter Gabriel's work.
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Musical StyleMusically, "I Have the Touch" has been categorized as a blend of new wave and worldbeat. It combines Gabriel's haunting vocals with a powerful percussive beat for which Stewart Copeland was notable.
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Television FeaturesIn pop-culture, the song was notably used in the 1996 thriller movie, "The Craft." It was also featured in the second season of TV series "Miami Vice."
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Updated VersionsPeter Gabriel released a remixed version of the song on his 1992 album "Us" and a revised version appeared on the 2002 compilation album, "Up."
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Live Performances"I Have the Touch" became a staple of Gabriel's live performances. Particularly, his live performance during the Human Rights Now! tour in 1988 was widely recognized.
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Health InspirationsIn 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabriel added a verse to the song encouraging people to remain physically isolated, with the phrase "We'll beat this virus together if we stay apart."
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Humor AttemptAs a fun fact, Gabriel included a humorous hidden message in the song’s 1992 remixed version: played backward at the end of the track, Gabriel can be heard saying, “I don’t like digital sounds. I liked it when things sounded like they came from the shed in the bottom of my garden.”
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B-SideIn some vinyl single versions, "I Have the Touch" appears as the B-side for Peter Gabriel's more well-known hit, "Shock the Monkey."
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