I Just Wanna Touch
Yearning for Connection: Pete Shelley's Tender Desires in 'I Just Wanna Touch'
Lyrics
I don't wanna maul you at all
The speaker doesn't want to handle the other person aggressively or clumsily.
You know I kinda like you too much
Expresses a strong fondness for the other person, maybe more than is socially acceptable.
It would be great if we could relate this way
Desires a deeper connection that allows for this kind of interaction.
'cause I, I just wanna touch
Expresses the desire for physical contact without any specific intention beyond that.
I don't wanna play the old roles
Rejects conforming to traditional gender roles or stereotypes in the relationship.
You know like taking turns to be butch
Rejects the idea of taking turns to exhibit traditional masculinity.
Don't want our love to be over in minutes
Doesn't want their love or connection to end quickly.
And so I, I just wanna touch
Expresses the simple desire for physical touch without any ulterior motive.
Oh I wonder if you understand
Questions if the other person comprehends the speaker's desire for closeness.
That oh just having you near
States that being in proximity to the other person is valuable.
Is better than all of those one night stands
Values the closeness more than fleeting physical encounters.
I hope that you don't get me wrong
Expresses concern about being misunderstood.
You see I'm not perverted as such
Clarifies that the speaker's desires aren't motivated by perversion.
Just wanna love that is more than mere fantasy
Desires genuine and substantial love, not just fantasy or superficiality.
So I, I just wanna touch
Reiterates the desire for simple physical contact without any hidden agenda.
I, I just wanna
Repetition emphasizing the sole desire for physical touch without ulterior motives.
I, I just wanna
-I, I just wanna touch
-I, I just wanna
-I, I just wanna
-I, I just wanna touch
-Oh I wonder if you understand
Repeats the question of whether the other person truly understands the speaker's feelings.
That oh just having you near
Reaffirms the value of closeness over casual encounters.
Is better than all of those one night stands
Values the proximity of the other person over temporary, meaningless affairs.
I don't wanna maul you at all
Repeats the initial sentiment about not wanting to handle the other person roughly.
You know I kinda like you too much
Reiterates the strong liking for the other person.
It would be great if we could relate this way
Desires a relationship built on this desire for physical closeness.
'cause I, I just wanna touch
Repeats the desire for simple physical contact without complications.
I, I just wanna
Repetitive emphasis on the singular desire for physical touch without any hidden intentions.
I, I just wanna
-I, I just wanna touch
-I, I just wanna
-I, I just wanna
-I, I just wanna touch
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