The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
The Mi-the Mi-the Midas touch-touch-touch-touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
You say you're going through changes
Every day it seems your life is up and down
And you say that you're lookin' for an answer
Everywhere you look it seems you can't be found
Like searchin', tryin' to find the rainbow
No one's ever found it, yet it's told to be
But if you're lookin' for a lover
Everything you need, you can find right here with me
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, oh, sugar
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul
Now you've been trapped by love
Someone takes your heart and then says goodbye
So you say that you'll never love another
Tired of playin' games and that's the reason why
But now whenever we're together
There's a certain feelin' there, we both agree
And it's time that you've opened up to love
'Cause if you don't ever try, then baby, you may never see
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, darlin'
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul, whoa
Together you and I were meant to be
I'll be right beside you whenever you need me
This love we have will never fade away
You can count on me 'cause I'm here to stay
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, darlin'
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul
(Won't you do that for me)
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, oh, sugar
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul, whoa
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
The Midas touch-touch-touch-touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Together you and I were meant to be
I'll be right beside you whenever you need me
This love we have will never fade away
You can count on me 'cause I'm here to stay
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, it's all in my hands
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul
(Won't you let me touch you, baby)
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, baby
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul
(Everything I touch)
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, darlin'
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul
(Won't you let me touch you, baby)
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
You say you're going through changes
Every day it seems your life is up and down
And you say that you're lookin' for an answer
Everywhere you look it seems you can't be found
Like searchin', tryin' to find the rainbow
No one's ever found it, yet it's told to be
But if you're lookin' for a lover
Everything you need, you can find right here with me
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, oh, sugar
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul
Now you've been trapped by love
Someone takes your heart and then says goodbye
So you say that you'll never love another
Tired of playin' games and that's the reason why
But now whenever we're together
There's a certain feelin' there, we both agree
And it's time that you've opened up to love
'Cause if you don't ever try, then baby, you may never see
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, darlin'
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul, whoa
Together you and I were meant to be
I'll be right beside you whenever you need me
This love we have will never fade away
You can count on me 'cause I'm here to stay
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, darlin'
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul
(Won't you do that for me)
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, oh, sugar
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul, whoa
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
The Midas touch-touch-touch-touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Together you and I were meant to be
I'll be right beside you whenever you need me
This love we have will never fade away
You can count on me 'cause I'm here to stay
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, it's all in my hands
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul
(Won't you let me touch you, baby)
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, baby
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul
(Everything I touch)
I've got the Midas touch
Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, darlin'
I've got the Midas touch
Baby, let me touch your body and your soul
(Won't you let me touch you, baby)
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I love the regualar version :D
but this song needs more comments its awesome