Why Can't I Touch It? Lyrics

Lyric discussion by TruckAntelope 

Cover art for Why Can't I Touch It? lyrics by Buzzcocks

Always thought it was about success... like being so close to realizing your dreams and having the 'ideal' life, but not really being happy.

@TruckAntelope Me too. Less success than happiness, perhaps. Compare/contrast with "Everybody's Happy Nowadays" from the same period.