☝️ Key Points
- The singer describes an intensely physical and overwhelming relationship with a woman
- The woman is seductive and dangerous, with the face of an angel and the body of Venus
- Her touches and intimacy are almost too much for the singer, both physically and emotionally
- The expression 'Seems like a touch, a touch too much' indicates that the relationship is very intense and possibly hard to handle
- Although she drives him almost insane, the singer expresses his strong desire for her and her touch
Interpretation
The song 'Touch Too Much' by
AC/DC is about an intense, almost overwhelming physical relationship. The singer describes a woman who drives him crazy with her sensuality and desire.
He talks about a night where 'everything comes into focus' when the lights go out. The woman takes her time and leaves nothing untried, while he loses his mind.
The chorus 'Seems like a touch, a touch too much' expresses that the touches and intimacy with this woman are almost too much for him - both physically and mentally.
The woman is portrayed as seductive and dangerous at the same time - she has 'the face of an angel', but smiles sinfully and has the body of Venus. Her touches are described as a storm of 'thunder and lightning', emphasizing their overwhelming effect on him.
The singer expresses his desire for her and her touch, even though she almost drives him crazy. He describes her touches as 'a little too much', indicating that their relationship is intense, passionate, and possibly difficult to handle.