Can I Touch You...There?
Michael Bolton · Other Songs - Michael Bolton
Come to me, show me somethin' real
I need to know, I need you completely
(closer, baby, closer) Come on closer, baby (let's begin)
Love is takin' over, gotta let it in
Ooh and I need to feel the heart of you
I need to reach the very deepest part of you
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Can I touch you there, touch you deep inside
Can I touch your heart, the way you're touchin' mine
Can I touch you there, touch you deep within, oh
Can I touch you there, can I touch you oh...(there)
Ooooh Baby, tell me with your eyes
Tell me every secret, darlin'
Every deep desire, 'till you and I
Are makin' love completely
(closer, baby, closer) Come on closer, baby
(can't be close enough)
I can't help the way I hold you
I just hunger for your love
Ooooh and I need to feel the heart of you
I need to reach the very deepest part of you
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All I wanna do is touch you, baby
Touch your very soul inside of you
Ooooh and I need to feel the heart of you
I need to reach the very deepest part of you
Oh, let me be the one to show you
Just what love can do
Come on, baby, come on
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Can I Touch You...There?
Michael Bolton's "Can I Touch You...There?" stands as a quintessential example of his signature power ballad style, blending raw vocal intensity with dramatic orchestration. Released during the height of his commercial success, the track exemplifies the late 1980s and early 1990s pop-rock aesthetic that defined his career. The song relies on its soaring melody and Bolton's emotive delivery to convey themes of romantic longing and physical intimacy, characteristic of his work in the soft rock and adult contemporary genres. It remains a staple of his discography, often featured in compilations and live performances where his vocal prowess is fully realized. The recording captures the emotional vulnerability that became his trademark, appealing to audiences who appreciate dramatic pop music from that era.