Touchless is a B-side off of the album Heaven is Whenever. It is only available through the iTunes store as an exclusive offer.
Lyrics[]
Well they scratched at my shoulder and they ripped at my shirt.
I went back inside and I got seen by some nurse.
We keep getting trouble by these street level struggles,
I just wanna be, untouchable.
U.S. ingenuity, Canadian Security,
British Amplifiers, Point to Point technology.
They showed up in the dressing room and pretty much surrounded me.
I just wanna be, untouchable.
I saw you coming at me,
I assumed you would attack me.
Didn't seem like you were coming in peace.
You came too close, too quick,
You put your nails in my neck,
You cried when they asked you to leave,
You shoulda gone touchless.
Waking up at two; rolling through the night,
The sound check ritual blocking out the light,
Look into the mezzanine to show some signs of life.
I don't wanna seem, unreachable.
I saw you coming at me,
I assumed you would attack me.
Didn't know if you're a friend or a freak.
You came too close, too quick,
You put your nails in my neck,
You cried when they asked you to leave,
You shoulda gone touchless.
You gotta watch what you wish for.
You gotta watch what you wish for.
The bouncers are bracing, for action up front.
Everybody's wound pretty tight.
It always seems to start,
When somebody takes a bottle outside.
I saw you coming at me,
I assumed you would attack me.
Didn't seem like you were coming in peace.
You came too close, too quick,
You put your nails in my neck,
You cried when they asked you to leave,
You shoulda gone touchless.
You gotta watch what you wish for.
You shoulda gone touchless.
You gotta watch what you wish for.
Possible Inspiration[]
Much of the song, from the speaker's point of view, appears to be fear of fans at a music show. This is heavily reflected on Craig Finn, who tends to shy away from his fans.