Jackson Browne - A Human Touch Lyrics






You can call it a decision
I say it's how we're made
There's no point in shouting from your island
Proclaiming only Jesus saves
There will always be suffering
And there will always be pain
But because of it there'll always be love
And love, we know, it will remain

Everybody gets lonely
Feel like it's all too much
Reaching out for some connections
Or maybe just their own reflection
Not everybody finds it
Not like the two of us
Sometimes all anybody needs
Is a human touch

Everybody wants a holiday
Everybody wants to feel the sun
Get outside and run around
Live like they're forever young
Everybody wants to be beautiful
And live life their own way
No one ever wants to let it go
No matter what they do or say

Everybody gets lonely
Feel like it's all too much
Reaching out for some connections
Or maybe just their own reflection
Not everybody finds it
Not like the two of us
Sometimes all anybody needs
Is a human touch
Sometimes all anybody needs
Is a human touch

Everybody gets lonely
Feel like it's all too much
Reaching out for some connections
Or maybe just their own reflection
Not everybody finds it
Not like the two of us
Sometimes all anybody needs
Is a human touch
Sometimes all anybody needs
Is a human touch





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  1. W.... H....

    Two voices, two hearts. It's so beautiful music and so much emotion.

  2. D.... P....

    Beautiful

  3. A.... H....

    What a gift. Since the first album I've lived with his music in my car, home, beach and office. Inspirational and searching, 22 gigs I came to, never disappointed.

  4. G.... M....

    I have always loved his voice, I have always admired his amazing talent and courage and I will never forget what he has done for charity in his blessed career

  5. D.... S....

    So beautiful!

  6. S.... R....

    Merci pour votre message pour la vidéo YouTube mercis 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎶🎶🎶🎶🎤🎤✨✨🎶🎶

  7. J.... P....

    Really a beautiful song 💕🙏Amazing

  8. H.... H....

    From Houmady Abdellah:Jackson Browne is always a great singer and big artist. Forever he is the best.

  9. R.... M....

    Love Jackson ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  10. R.... N....

    Is that David Lynley I hear on that beautiful guitar break? I have listened to this song four times now, and it has brought a year to my eye every time.

    R.... N....

    +Rod Norris. It is infectious isn’t it ? I’m pretty sure It’s Greig Leitz (? who has taken the place of David Lindley over maybe 15 - 17 years (? I could be wrong). My spelling of his name may be wrong. You know what, I could be pretty sure about a lot of things but not sure about anything.I’ll check on the spelling and make a correction if necessary.

    R.... N....

    Haunting. I agree, most likely Greg Leisz.

  11. M.... D....

    Look at him flick his eyes at her at :19. He gets what she feels. Classic Jackson Browne.

    M.... D....

    It might be :18.

  12. P.... T....

    Looks like an amzing doc. Haggis is a genius. Jackson is beyond cool. Great song. Love and blessings to all here listening. <3

  13. s.... ....

    The pretender!

  14. M.... D....

    Jackson could not have done better.

  15. M.... R....

    I love you Jackson. Every your single work is in my heart. Leslie have a great clean voice! Greetings from Italy

  16. D.... H....

    My husband and I fell in love 45 years ago listening to jackson

  17. M.... D....

    Lord, God, Whomever, bless the nurses that showed caring and leadership.
    A Human Touch, they clearly felt the need for, and for someone other than themselves. And they acted, and made change.

  18. j.... v....

    Had the chance to listen to him live in Madrid in 2004, awesome. For my one of the most underrated and talented artist ever. It's the music of my life...

  19. B.... t....

    Their voices fit so beautifully well together, Jackson Browne's voice still gets better and warmer as it ages, he's such a wonderfull and beautifull God gifted human being!

  20. M.... D....

    The human touch . Wish.

  21. B.... ....

    I've heard the Eagles and some other artists perform in their twilight years. Most of them struggle to find their voice. Not Jackson Browne. He's lucky and so are we that he still sounds the same today as he did decades ago. Can't get enough of his songs.

  22. j.... ....

    Love your music and see you as a role model to many men out there mate :)

  23. G.... K....

    This is absolutely perfect x

  24. B.... ....

    I have never seen this before. As a straight man, I can only say that the footage of young men on the wards is heartbreaking, I actually felt the hurt and the tears that followed. To me, the song is incidental, tho' painfully beautiful and beautifully produced. Thank you for posting. WF

  25. E.... C....

    Beautiful song; made me think of a friend who died during this scary period. Love Jackson Browne. I didn't know he had a YouTube channel. I often do searches for new videos of him in concert, but his channel never came up.

  26. M.... F....

    Really love it when one the great talents of my generation (I’m 71) collaborates with talent from today’s generation to produce magic

    M.... F....

    1952 model here. I feel so very fortunate to have grown up listening, REALLY listening, to this man's music. The Pretender is my favorite song. Mr Browne is a national treasure in my opinion.

  27. T.... F....

    Wow, what a heart touching song. Amazing lyrics and delivery. Thank you for writing such a powerful song. ❤️

  28. H.... C....

    I love this video. It made me cry. Man, I love his voice and their duet.

  29. j.... o....

    Brilliant

  30. B.... C....

    Amazing song..

  31. M.... ....

    YOU are so special. I honestly thought I had no heroes left, until you.

  32. a.... ....

    so beautiful. just don't watch it in a public café...people never know how to respond to tears! a lovely tribute to the work of those upon whom we rely so heavily when everything else is stripped away. thank you!

    a.... ....

    Well written. Thank you.

  33. H.... L....

    😭💖

  34. R.... D....

    From the 70's to now ..... Thank you for beautiful music and thoughts ..... forever your friend .

  35. G.... L....

    More gay propaganda, sad

    G.... L....

    What is sad is your ignorance and lack of empathy.

    G.... L....

    @Helen Holt There is a limit to empathy and that limit requires common sense, boundaries and values established and proven hundreds and thousands of years before you were born. Homosexuality is and always will be a fringe alternative choice, and nothing the silent majority wants to talk about anymore. The conversation is over. What's there not to get

    G.... L....

    @Gerry Lopez Tell me, at what age did you CHOOSE to be heterosexual? Being gay is not a choice, however remaining ignorant is.

  36. A.... F....

    Beautiful sound beautiful lyrics beautiful voices ❤️

  37. c.... n....

    Beautiful tune ❤️ been a fan of Jackson Browne since the 70's beautiful songwriter

  38. J.... M....

    Hope the neighbors like this one

  39. J.... D....

    Such an important message to all who lives lives with illness and suffering what a beautiful message to be imbaraced with

  40. �.... ....

    ジャクソンブラウンが触れる鍵盤の一音一音に深みがある。
    派手な演奏もないし朴訥とした歌い方も若い頃から変わらないけど全てに歳を重ねた深さを感じる。
    彼もまた音楽の深淵に辿り着いたのだろうか。

  41. g.... ....

    *Beautiful*

  42. B.... W....

    Almost Heart Rending ((❤️))

  43. C.... S....

    Gorgeous song and important documentary: take a listen! <3

  44. r.... ....

    The TRUTH about California...diversity...and socialists like JB with all this walls and doors nonsense.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIuy7zjW4l0

    r.... ....

    Are you deaf?

    r.... ....

    @jafsie trade Are you _thick_ ?

  45. s.... ....

    I cannot believe that this channel has only 15+ thousand subscribers.

  46. S.... ....

    If you didn’t know what the origin of this song was , would it matter ? This song is going to effect more people than you might think. My husband spent 10 month’s in a nursing home before he died and during that time and especially after his death ( I still visit ) I have become more aware of how much the residents crave “ the human touch “. My friends and acquaintances there want to hold my hand , kiss my hand , get a hug , or give me a full body hug , much more so than the usual person , " reaching out for some connection “.
    Having heard this song, I took it to the residents’ group president . Without hearing it , he was immediately interested . Then he proceeded to youtube to hear it . Now this beautiful song will be played at their next meeting. We’ll see what kind of response it gets . We are hoping that it will be affirming and healing .

  47. S.... F....

    Amazing Jackson! You change so many with your songs!

  48. A.... M....

    Another great piece. She has a great voice. He is great on piano, as always. :) Now, my favourite piece. Thank you.

  49. C.... D....

    🙏🙂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  50. N.... C....

    And here he does it again. Such a heartfelt song that touches me. Beautiful voice Leslie. 😘👌🏻

  51. c.... M....

    Awesome 🤝👍

  52. s.... k....

    What a touching, raw song. Beautiful. I'll remember hearing it right now for the first time..not many songs do that these days.

  53. C.... M....

    I've been entranced by Jackson Browne's music since I was 15 or so, and now I'm considered old! This is beautiful and heartrending. What a great song

  54. s.... ....

    Why doesn't this work anymore? All I get is a circle going round 'n round.

  55. r.... ....

    She looks like antifa. I bet she supports them.

    r.... ....

    I feel so sad for you you poor unhappy creature.

  56. A.... C....

    🌺🙏🏻

  57. e.... g....

    Jackson Browne still has that great voice. Always loved his music!

  58. J.... K....

    Wow! JB never disappoints and always surprises me with great music year in year out. What an incredible beautiful intimate song. Still got it buddy and the voice sounds as good as ever.

    J.... K....

    This song is depressing, keeps me awake at night, and makes me angry. I know disease, doctors, and death - and its immanence. Compassion is one thing. Celebration is quite another. This verges on reification.

  59. m.... ....

    God Bless You, man. Thx

  60. p.... ....

    One of thee great songwriters; lilting melodies, beautiful lyrics and sumptuous production!

    Life affirming stuff for lovers and losers alike...

    Pete Woodroffe Music

  61. C.... D....

    Fantastic duet. As always Jackson Browne brings such sincere taste and talent to everything he does and thanks for introducing us to the wonderful Leslie Mendelson. And YES his voice just gets better and better. This was a difficult subject to handle in a short song but as always its brilliant!

  62. J.... T....

    Love it, it touched my heart.

  63. A.... M....

    Magic Jackson! hello from Italy 🇮🇹👌

  64. C.... C....

    Wow...powerful & beautiful. JB is still and always will be one of the best songwriters and performers.❤️

  65. T.... C....

    Music can be a powerful art form as proven here.

  66. M.... E....

    🙏🏽

  67. K.... ....

    I love it. It speaks to my soul. WTG JB

  68. A.... K....

    Jackson bring me drown. Music to commit suicide by. He’s a leftist tool.

    A.... K....

    You are a RW fool. Such a provincial little peasant you are.

    A.... K....

    @Helen Holt You're a left wing stool.

    A.... K....

    @Helen Holt I see you troll those with balls! I bet mine are bigger than yours (I don't just "identify"), despite your ugly purple hair dye and injections.

    A.... K....

    Armyvetlady Kd, you have my heart! And I should know. I gave it away with this stuff and I want it back!

  69. l.... s....

    Beautiful duet. I have followed Jackson since the 70's and I really believe that this song and video expresses the best that humans can be. So needed today.

    l.... s....

    Those who control the media make the top 10 I guess.

  70. S.... ....

    If you didn’t know what the origin of this song was, would it matter ? Jackson always writes the same way that most artists do ; the viewer or listener will interpret it the way he sees or hears it. Jackson has always said that in so many words and this has always been the mantra of modern day visual artists. I am not trying to take away from the original meaning of this song, only to point out how a serious songwriter does it. “Not everybody finds it , not like the two of us , Sometimes all that anybody needs is the human touch “. The listener will interpret Jackson’s songs to be however he or she internalizes it. Read the full intro to get more information.

    S.... ....

    A beautifully written song has room for the listener to bring their own story to it. Those are the keepers.

    S.... ....

    @Helen Holt Helen. Agreed.

  71. T.... M....

    Jesus was and is the love explechley when we love one another its all Him .

    T.... M....

    Interesting. What is explechley? What about the feminine force?

  72. H.... G....

    Love it

  73. B.... ....

    The Best 4:41 minutes I have spent listening to this Awesome Soul Touching Song!!!
    Anyone else agree?

    B.... ....

    Absolutely No Doubt....♥️.

    B.... ....

    Nolan 83 💜☮️🎵🎼🎶

    B.... ....

    Truly music for the soul And such a good person,,,we could all learn something from him,,,,peace, ,,,

    B.... ....

    I do !!

    B.... ....

    "I concur"

  74. T.... L....

    Such a beautiful song Jackson. Love the video. POWERFUL.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹1111.

  75. L.... F....

    I love you Jackson Browne and everything you stand for. You are the Very Best ❤❤❤❤❤

  76. R.... H....

    A nobody and a woman beater telling you what to think....that’s rich

    R.... H....

    I do believe Hannah retracted those charges long ago. Actually, she never made the charges, a relative of hers did.

    R.... H....

    Helen Holt ......really Mrs. Browne?

    R.... H....

    @Helen Holt Helen , you are absolutely correct . No charges were ever made because it is a serious offense to make false charges . In addition , Jackson requested that that the police do an investigation and they did , finding nothing. Jackson did indicate that something happened , but that he did not beat her. He indicated that he would not talk about her publicly and never has. For his desire for privacy in both of their lives , he has paid the price for decades for some poor souls who will just not give it up , for whatever personal reasons they have that have nothing to do with Jackson Browne and Daryl Hannah.

  77. C.... R....

    Jackson Browne, Oh how I love this man's songs. He is one of the very best singers, pianist, and songwriters, ever! I fell in love with this extremely talented man & his music at the very early age of 15!
    (Yes, many years ago) Any one of his many songs, has touched my heart or hit me to my core. This song, is no exception, and I love it!💜🎵🎶🎵🎹🎙🔊🔊💜💜💜💜

  78. T.... W....

    Beautiful...still listening to ‘Somebody’s Baby’ 37 years on love your work Jackson!!

  79. K.... F....

    This song and you both singing it touches my heart and reminds me how much I need to feel and give that touch.

  80. C.... V....

    Make America Great Again, listen to Jackson Brown and send the Donald back to his cheap joint in Atlantic City.

  81. R.... M....

    BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  82. B.... ....

    I could listen to this song a hundred times and never get tired of it. Beautiful ❣️
    Certainly touched My Soul as Jackson Browne never fails to do.
    💓🎶💓🎶💓🎶💓🎶💋

    B.... ....

    Yes indeed.I think I’m going on 50.

  83. J.... E....

    Jackson. When are you going to put out a song about muslims throwing people off roof tops?

  84. T.... B....

    OH YES! Thank you, thank you Jackson, Steve and Leslie xxx

  85. M.... ....

    Good music, and for the lyrics although I do not understand the meaning of some lines:

    You can call it a decision
    I say it's how we're made
    There's no point in shouting from your island
    Proclaiming only Jesus saves
    There will always be suffering
    And there will always be pain
    But because of it there'll always be love
    And love, we know, it will remain

    Everybody gets lonely
    Feel like it's all too much
    Reaching out for some connections
    Or maybe just their own reflection
    Not everybody finds it
    Not like the two of us
    Sometimes all anybody needs
    Is a human touch

    Everybody wants a holiday
    Everybody wants to feel the sun
    Get outside and run around
    Live like they're forever young
    Everybody wants to be beautiful
    And live life their own way
    No one ever wants to let it go
    No matter what they do or say

    Everybody gets lonely
    Feel like it's all too much
    Reaching out for some connections
    Or maybe just their own reflection
    Not everybody finds it
    Not like the two of us
    Sometimes all anybody needs
    Is a human touch
    Sometimes all anybody needs
    Is a human touch

    Everybody gets lonely
    Feel like it's all too much
    Reaching out for some connections
    Or maybe just their own reflection
    Not everybody finds it
    Not like the two of us
    Sometimes all anybody needs
    Is a human touch
    Sometimes all anybody needs
    Is a human touch

    M.... ....

    Honest and true words

  86. J.... W....

    How can someone touch my heart and soul over the years? Just because it's Jackson Browne

  87. b.... ....

    Top tune

  88. A.... L....

    Your beautiful words, your beautiful voice, your beautiful melodies -- they have been with me for over fifty years. You always lean the same way I do on every emotional, social, ethical, or political issue. I know there are many who agree with me, regardless of the many times I have felt myself to be alone. You have made my life's journey more joyous. I thank you for your superb work. You are among the very, very finest voices of my generation and your work will always matter. Thank you.
    🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

    A.... L....

    Beautiful, I agree❤

    A.... L....

    Exactly

  89. P.... M....

    I think I'd recognize a solo by David Lindley just about as easily as I'd recognize a song by Jackson Browne.

    P.... M....

    So true Phillip - David is a true master of the perfect background fill. Caught Jackson at the Ryman this past spring and was taken by Davids artistry.

  90. N.... H....

    Jackson, it’s so good to hear you sing from the first time I ever heard you at the Pasadena civic opening for Loggins & Messina, when I sat in your studio with Rich Duardo listening to you preview The Pretender until today it just does my heart good. Your are in my mind a dear brother, much love!😊

    N.... H....

    Nancy. Wow.

  91. r.... ....

    More of his new socialism diversity propaganda.

    r.... ....

    Is being stupid painful?

    r.... ....

    @Helen Holt Born commie always commie. Useful idiots abound.

    r.... ....

    @rnnnmt why oh why was your mother talked out of that abortion she wanted.

    r.... ....

    @Helen Holt You see, lefties, democrats, socialists, Bernie types like you...you are only full of hate and hypocrisy. And yet, few see (well, maybe 50%) that it is _you_ who are the *pretenders* ! You are, in fact, why JB's cognitive dissonance has been so splendid to witness and experience through sound. He's written about your kind all his life - you're not right, despite thinking you are so righteous! The river may open for your "kind", but..."I'm going to leave you here And try to get down to the sea somehow". Useful idiot or not. Can you swim through the deluge? I'm going to leave you here.

  92. D.... L....

    This song is so fucking moving, touches the soul on every level!

  93. M.... ....

    Still looking, sounding good, Jackson!

  94. B.... H....

    Beautiful

  95. A.... N....

    Been "with" him for more than four decades. Thinking of it, I feel like an old fart. Yet, his songs, somehow, rejuvenate me. Thank you, Jackson Browne.

    A.... N....

    Please don’t use those kind of derogatory words when referring to Jackson or yourself. You should expect some self respect for yourself, I’m sure Jackson does.

  96. N.... J....

    His voice hasn't changed in 50 years ❤

  97. L.... M....

    Jackson Browne...we are 70...we are still here..after all we have struggled with throughout this changing world..Yes "a human touch"

    L.... M....

    Lg Mayes . Jackson will be 71, October 9 , 2019 . He once said that he had an uncle on his mother”s side who was mountain climbing at age 90.

    L.... M....

    @Stargazer That's amazing..I skydived back in May...I will never see the Earth the same way...hope to be 90 one day and challenge a mountain...

    L.... M....

    @Lg Mayes Amazing , and go ahead and challenge that mountain . Good to know you.

    L.... M....

    @Stargazer Good to know you too...love your name "Stargazer" and that our dreams can be reality...my life has been filled with wonderful music...Jackson Browne to Joni Mitchell...such gifted wordsmiths...