As Soon as I Touched Him
Dolly Parton · Here You Come Again
Shining like the sun
And the way his eyes burned into mine
I knew he must be the one
Oh, he drew me in like a magnet does
So I couldn't pull away
But the kind of lovin' that I gave to him
I'm not ashamed to say
1st Chorus:
Oh, as soon as I touched him
Soon as I touched him
I felt like a woman
And the feelin' made me close my eyes
I was born again
An' I heard myself cryin'
Like a new born baby cries
He told me what I meant to him
Swore that I was sent to him
All my lovin' went to him
Now he's gone, oh, he's gone
Now I hide myself from the light of day
So no one else can see
A part of him that I can't forget
That's growin' deep inside of me
2nd Chorus:
Oh, as soon as I touched him
Soon as I touched him
I felt like a woman
And the feelin' made me close my eyes
I was born again
An' I heard myself cryin'
Like our new born baby cries
Fade:
Repeat 1st Chorus
As Soon as I Touched Him
Dolly Parton's 'As Soon as I Touched Him' stands as a tender exploration of romantic vulnerability within her extensive discography. Released on the 1978 album 'Here You Come Again,' the track exemplifies Parton's signature ability to blend country storytelling with emotional depth. The song captures the fleeting nature of intimacy and the overwhelming sensation of connection, characteristic of her work during the late 1970s. While often associated with her broader catalog of heartbreak and longing, this recording offers a distinct perspective on the immediate, physical reality of love. It remains a testament to her skill in crafting narratives that resonate with universal feelings of affection and the delicate balance between desire and caution.