Sometimes When We Touch
Sometimes When We Touch

Rod Stewart - Sometimes When We Touch Lyrics

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Nov 12, 1996
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Sometimes When We Touch 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
In 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 want to hold you till I die
Till we both break down and cry
I want to hold you till the fear in me subsides

Romance and all it's strategy
Leaves me battling with my pride
But through all 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 want to hold you till I die
Till we both break down and cry
I want to 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 try
I 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 want to hold ya till I die
Till we both break down and cry
I want to hold you till the fear in me subsides
Subsides

Writer(s): Barry Mann, Daniel Grafton Hill
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally wrote 'Sometimes When We Touch'?

    'Sometimes When We Touch' was written by Dan Hill and Barry Mann. Dan Hill initially wrote the lyrics, which were later refined with the help of Barry Mann.

  2. What inspired Dan Hill to write 'Sometimes When We Touch'?

    Dan Hill was inspired to write the song after a tumultuous relationship with a woman who didn't believe in monogamy. He aimed to create a powerful song that would make her reconsider him as her only lover.

  3. How did Barry Mann contribute to 'Sometimes When We Touch'?

    Barry Mann helped refine the song by composing the music for Dan Hill's lyrics. He added significant elements, including the memorable chorus line, 'And sometimes when we touch, the honesty's too much.'

  4. Has 'Sometimes When We Touch' been covered by other artists?

    Yes, several artists have covered 'Sometimes When We Touch,' including Barry Manilow, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Rodney Crowell, and Rosanne Cash. Dolly Parton has also cited it as a song she wishes she had written.

  5. When did 'Sometimes When We Touch' achieve chart success?

    'Sometimes When We Touch' achieved significant chart success in 1978. During the week of March 4th that year, it reached #3 on the US charts amidst songs written by members of the Bee Gees.

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