Aqua
Eurythmics · Touch
Don't touch me
Don't talk to me about it
Don't touch me
Don't talk to me - ever again
I don't feel anything
All sensation is closed to me
I saw you put the needle in
(I can still see) everything
Take me to a quiet place
Throw me in the water
Watch the bubbles surface as
I'm slowly sinking under
Don't talk to me about it
Don't touch me
Don't talk to me - ever again
I don't feel anything
All sensation is closed to me
I saw you put the needle in
(I can still see) everything
Take me to a quiet place
Throw me in the water
Watch the bubbles surface as
I'm slowly sinking under
Aqua
Released on the 1987 album Touch, 'Aqua' stands as a defining track in the new wave and synth-pop canon. Performed by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, the song exemplifies the duo's signature blend of electronic instrumentation and emotive vocal delivery. Its rhythmic structure and atmospheric production captured the zeitgeist of late 1980s music, influencing countless artists who followed in the post-punk revival and electronic dance genres. The recording remains a staple of their discography, celebrated for its innovative use of synthesizers and its ability to convey complex emotional narratives through sound alone.