Shania Twain

Lyrics

[Chorus 1]
Let me let you in on a secret
How to treat a woman right
If you're looking for a place in her heart
It ain't gonna happen overnight

[Verse 1]
First you gotta learn to listen
To understand her deepest thoughts
She needs to know you can be friends
Before she'll give you all she's got

[Pre-Chorus]
If you start from the heart
You'll see love is gonna play it's part

[Chorus 2]
If you wanna get to know her (Know her)
Really get inside her mind
If you wanna move in closer (Closer)
Take it slow, yeah, take your time
You must start from the heart and then...
If you wanna touch her
Really wanna touch her
If you wanna touch her, ask!
Mmm, baby
[Verse 2]
A little physical attraction
Romantic, old-fashioned charm
And a lot of love and tenderness
Is gonna get you into her arms

[Pre-Chorus]
You gotta start from the heart
You'll see love is gonna play it's part

[Chorus 2]
If you wanna get to know her (Know her)
Really get inside her mind
If you wanna move in closer (Closer)
Take it slow, yeah, take your time
You must start from the heart and then...
If you wanna touch her
Really wanna touch her
If you wanna touch her, ask!

[Chorus 1]
Let me let you in on a secret
How to treat a woman right
If you're looking for a place in her heart
It ain't gonna happen
No, it ain't gonna happen
[Chorus 2]
If you wanna get to know her
Oh, really get inside her mind
Deep down
If you wanna move in closer
Take it slow, yeah, take your time, no, no, no
If you wanna get to know her (Get to know her)
Really get inside her mind (Oh, really get inside her mind)
If you wanna move in closer (Move in closer, baby)
Take it slow, yeah, take your time
You must start from the heart
You'll see love is gonna play it's part
If you wanna touch her
Really wanna touch her
If you wanna touch her, ask!Embed

Shania Twain is one of the most successful female artists in country music history, and her smash album Come on Over remains one of the best-selling albums of all time. Among the lesser-known songs on the album is "If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!" which stands out for its message about sexual consent. This upbeat and catchy tune is much more than just a love song. It gives important advice on how to treat women with respect and how to win a woman's heart without resorting to sleazy tactics. Let's dive deeper into the meaning and importance of this song.

About If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!

The song opens with a catchy and upbeat introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the track. Shania sings, "If you wanna love her, then you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta." The repetition of the word "gotta" emphasizes the importance of the message she is about to deliver. The song then launches into the first verse, where Shania sings about how men need to treat women with respect and not just see them as objects for their own pleasure.

She sings, "She's a precious little diamond, she's gotta be handled with care, like any other precious gem, you gotta be willing to pay." Shania is making it clear that women are not just for men's entertainment and that they deserve to be treated with the utmost respect and care. She goes on to say, "Don't underestimate her, she's more than you can see, and if you wanna touch her, you gotta ask me."

This is where the song's message about sexual consent comes into play. Shania is making it clear that men should never assume that they have the right to touch a woman without her permission. The line, "if you wanna touch her, you gotta ask me," is a powerful reminder that women have agency over their own bodies and that they deserve to be respected and listened to.

The second verse of the song builds on this message. Shania sings, "She's not a one-night stand, she's the real thing, don't underestimate her, you'll be sorry in the morning." Here, she is warning men against using women for their own pleasure and then tossing them aside. She is saying that women are not disposable objects and that they deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.

The chorus of the song repeats the message of the importance of asking for permission, with Shania singing, "if you wanna touch her, ask." This line is powerful in its simplicity, and it drives home the importance of obtaining consent from a partner before engaging in any sexual activity. The song ends with Shania repeating this message, with the final line of the song saying, "if you wanna touch her, just ask."

Overall, "If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!" is a powerful message about the importance of treating women with respect and obtaining consent. Shania Twain is using her platform to send an important message to her audience, especially young women and men who may not be aware of the importance of consent. The song is both catchy and meaningful, and it is no surprise that it remains a fan favorite even among some of the lesser-known tracks from the Come on Over album.

In summary, "If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!" is a song that stands the test of time. It offers a message that is still relevant today, in a world where sexual assault and harassment are unfortunately still all too common. Shania Twain deserves praise for using her platform to spread such an important message, and the song remains a shining example of what country music can achieve when it tackles tough topics with honesty and heart.

• Release Date: November 4, 1997
• Artist: Shania Twain