Sensitive Touch

Waltari's song 'Sensitive Touch' delves into the emotional turmoil of a person who feels deeply and struggles to cope with the harsh realities of life. The protagonist is described as having a 'sensitive touch' and knowing 'about the life all too much,' indicating a heightened awareness and sensitivity to the world around her. This sensitivity, however, becomes a burden as she finds herself overwhelmed by the cruelty and indifference of human society. The repeated phrase 'Kill your head! Free your mind!' suggests a desperate need to escape from the mental anguish and societal expectations that confine her.

The lyrics also touch on the societal pressures to conform and suppress one's true feelings. The line 'They say her lifestyle is not suitable' reflects the judgment and lack of understanding she faces. The suggestion to 'stay cool in room no.1' and 'stay free, but in unconscious state' implies that society prefers her to be numb and compliant rather than expressive and authentic. This societal pressure exacerbates her internal struggle, leading her to a point of desperation where she contemplates escaping it all.

The chorus, 'Let's quit the ball,' serves as a metaphor for abandoning the societal charade and the pressures that come with it. The imagery of her standing in the doorway with 'open hands' and 'blood runs warm on the floor' is a powerful depiction of her pain and the physical manifestation of her emotional suffering. Despite her despair, the song ends on a somewhat hopeful note with the lines 'There is still a world for you,' suggesting that there is still hope and a place for her in the world, even if it means finding a new path or way of living.