Stranger's Touch
Olivia Newton-John · Physical [1981]
I've been doing some soul searching
Feel guilty as a girl can feel
I've got no business smiling, beguiling
I'm caught up in a triangle
No future in this shape I'm in
So what do I find so appealing in stealing
Tell me
How come a stranger's touch can thrill me so much
My heart's in jeopardy
He's overpowering me
Oh what'll I do
I wasn't lookin' around
You know I'm happy with you
You're a part of me that I can't replace
But he touched my heart in a new place
He found a space
Tell me
How come a stranger's touch can thrill me so much
My heart's in jeopardy
He's overpowering me
Oh what'll I do
Can't keep on hurtin', hurtin' you
Tell me
How come a stranger's touch can thrill me so much
My heart's in jeopardy
He's overpowering me
Oh what'll I do
He's overpowering me
Oh what'll I do
Can't keep on, can't keep on, can't keep hurting you
Can't keep on, can't keep on, can't keep hurting you
Feel guilty as a girl can feel
I've got no business smiling, beguiling
I'm caught up in a triangle
No future in this shape I'm in
So what do I find so appealing in stealing
Tell me
How come a stranger's touch can thrill me so much
My heart's in jeopardy
He's overpowering me
Oh what'll I do
I wasn't lookin' around
You know I'm happy with you
You're a part of me that I can't replace
But he touched my heart in a new place
He found a space
Tell me
How come a stranger's touch can thrill me so much
My heart's in jeopardy
He's overpowering me
Oh what'll I do
Can't keep on hurtin', hurtin' you
Tell me
How come a stranger's touch can thrill me so much
My heart's in jeopardy
He's overpowering me
Oh what'll I do
He's overpowering me
Oh what'll I do
Can't keep on, can't keep on, can't keep hurting you
Can't keep on, can't keep on, can't keep hurting you
Stranger's Touch
Olivia Newton-John's 'Stranger's Touch' stands as a defining track from her 1981 album 'Physical,' showcasing her signature blend of pop sensibility and soulful delivery. Recorded during a period where she transitioned from her earlier disco-influenced sound to a more mature, romantic style, the song features her characteristic clear vocals and emotive phrasing. Released as part of her extensive discography, the recording exemplifies the polished production typical of early 1980s pop music while maintaining the emotional depth that made her a global icon. The track remains a staple of her catalog, reflecting her ability to craft songs that resonate with themes of connection and vulnerability.