Touch

The Tea Party

About Touch

"Touch" is a song by Canadian rock band The Tea Party. It was released as a promotional single in Australia and Canada and a single in Germany then withdrawn, prior to the release of the European Triptych Tour Edition 2000 album. The German single features a remix of "Temptation" by Rhys Fulber and, "Turn The Lamp Down Low (blues version)" recorded during The Edges of Twilight sessions. "Touch" is the opening song on Triptych, a rock composition of heavy drums, distorted guitar and bass with a keyboard accompaniment.  


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Catatonic listless creature 
Try to comprehend 
Everything you've ever wanted 
Is around the next bend 

Don't try to fake it 
I see you shaking 
It doesn't mean a thing 

Look at you, the freak attraction 
In this carnival of souls 
Failing all negotiations 
You'll be the next sold 

Don't try to fake it 
I see you shaking 
It doesn't mean anything 

Now love, don't make a sound 
Reach down and touch the ground 

Emptiness is almost certain 
Like an automatic dream 
You're closing in on the final curtain 
You're on the next scene

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The Tea Party

The Tea Party is a Canadian rock band with blues, progressive rock, Indian and Middle Eastern influences, dubbed "Moroccan roll" by the media. Active throughout the 1990s up until 2005 when the band broke up, The Tea Party released eight albums on EMI Music Canada, selling 1.6 million records worldwide, and achieving a No. 1 Canadian single "Heaven Coming Down" in 1999. more »

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Written by: CELETIA MARTIN, JEROME WILLIAMS, JEFF BURROWS, STUART CHATWOOD, JEFFREY SCOTT MARTIN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Touch" by The Tea Party is classified under the genres of rock music and specifically, it falls under neo-psychedelic hard rock, progressive rock and world music elements.
Album Information
The song "Touch" is from the album "Triptych," which is the sixth album by the Canadian rock band, The Tea Party. It was released in 1999.
Song Composition
"Touch" showcases the band's unique blend of rock and Eastern musical influences, featuring unconventional instruments like the Hurdy Gurdy and Sarod.
Chart Performance
"Touch" was a success for The Tea Party, as it achieved impressive positions on multiple music charts. It peaked at number 33 on the Canadian singles chart in the year 2000.
Track Length
The runtime for "Touch" is approximately 5 minutes and 11 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the "Triptych" album.
Tribute Theme
According to band member, Jeff Martin, the song "Touch" is a tribute to French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. The lyrics are inspired by the poet's work and his complex relationship with fellow writer Paul Verlaine.
Music Video
The official music video for "Touch" - directed by Don Allan and The Tea Party, incorporates the band's signature mysticism and symbolism. It was shot in various locations including the Montreal Church and a 12th-century castle in the South of France.
Successful Single
"Touch" was released as the second single from "Triptych," following the song "Heaven Coming Down," and is still recognized as one of the band’s most popular songs.
Award Nominations
The song and its accompanying music video were nominated at the 2001 MuchMusic Video Awards, reflecting the impact the song made at the peak of its popularity.
Live Performances
"Touch" is a fan-favorite during The Tea Party's live performances, often appearing as a show closer or encore. Its powerful and intense live renditions are renowned and acclaimed by the band’s fans worldwide.

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