Touché

Godsmack, John Kosco, Lee Richards

About Touché

"Touché" is the second and last single from metal band Godsmack's acoustic EP, The Other Side. The song features a mellow sound and harmonics. It also features singer John Kosco and guitarist Lee Richards of the band Dropbox (Richards himself was the original lead guitarist of Godsmack). The song was used as a secondary theme song for World Wrestling Entertainment's WrestleMania XX.


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Find a way
A way to be
You're looking down again
Just let it be
And I'd only do for you what you'd do for me
And I only would do for you what you'd do for me

Wastin' time like it was free
Will you ever find where you'll be
And I'd only do for you what you'd do for me
And I only would do for you what you'd do for me
And I only would do for you what you'd do for me yeah
And I only would do for you what you'd do for me

Oh don't look back just to lean on me
Oh it's taken the life out of me
It's not like you'd know
You've never been close enough
Closer than you've been to me
It's not what you say
It's just in the way
You push me away

And I only would do for you what you'd do for me yeah
And I only would do for you what you'd do for me yeah
And I only would do for you what you'd do for me
And I only would do for you what you'd do for me

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Godsmack

Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its formation, Godsmack has released five studio albums, one EP (The Other Side), four DVDs, one compilation album (Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack), and one live album (Live and Inspired). more »

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Written by: CLEON LEE III RICHARDS, JOHN RICHARD KOSCO, SALVATORE P. ERNA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Origin
"Touché" is a song by American rock band Godsmack, formed in 1995, based out of Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Album Information
The song is from the band's fourth studio album, 'IV' (four), which was released on April 25, 2006.
Co-writer
The song was co-written by the band’s vocalist and songwriter, Sully Erna, and Lisa Guyer.
Collaboration
This track is unique since it is a collaboration between Godsmack and American singer-songwriter John Kosco and DropBox.
Genre
Godsmack generally operates within the heavy metal, nu metal, and hard rock genres.
Album Success
The album 'IV' peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, suggesting "Touché" played a role in the album’s massive success.
Commercial Performance
Despite the album's success, "Touché" wasn't released as a single and therefore didn't chart separately. Still, it has remained popular with fans.
Artistic Shift
The song "Touché" signaled a slight shift in Godsmack’s sound with its more subtle and melodic approach, compared to previous heavy rock anthems.
Lyric Content
The lyrics of the song describe a relationship fraught with tension and disagreement, embodying a more emotional and vulnerable side of the band.
Live Performances
Godsmack is known for giving energetic live performances and "Touché" became a part of their concert setlists post the release of the album 'IV'.
Critical Reviews
Though not the most famous song of the album, "Touché" was still appreciated by many of the critics and music enthusiasts who praised its fresh approach.

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