Shania Twain – If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!

About the song

In the rich tapestry of late 20th-century country music, few artists have blended tradition with modernity as gracefully as **Shania Twain**. Known for her assertive songwriting and crossover appeal, Twain became a defining voice of the 1990s, reshaping the genre for a new generation. Among her many bold and memorable tracks, **”If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!”** stands out—not for its chart dominance, but for its message, tone, and timing.

Released on her 1995 breakthrough album *The Woman in Me*, **”If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!”** is a track that exemplifies Twain’s ability to pair sharp lyrical commentary with accessible country-pop instrumentation. The song’s title alone makes a statement—one that resonates louder today but was remarkably progressive even at the time of its release. It’s a reminder, couched in gentle pedal steel and soft acoustic rhythms, that **respect and consent** are not just moral imperatives—they’re romantic essentials.

Twain’s delivery is neither confrontational nor preachy; instead, she opts for a warm, almost maternal tone that makes her message feel both intimate and universally relevant. The lyricism is clear and direct: a quiet education delivered through melody. There’s a conversational quality to the song—one can almost imagine Twain leaning in to share a word of wisdom over coffee, cautioning a young suitor or reminding a seasoned partner of the importance of empathy in affection.

What makes **”If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!”** especially powerful is its placement within a body of work often celebrated for its sass and sparkle. While Twain’s anthems like “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” or “That Don’t Impress Me Much” bristle with confident flair, this song takes a subtler, more reflective path. It speaks to the artist’s depth and her ability to articulate boundaries with both grace and strength.

Ultimately, **Shania Twain – If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!** is more than just a mid-tempo album track—it’s a quiet manifesto. A call for kindness wrapped in a love song. And in revisiting it today, one is reminded that sometimes, the most revolutionary words can be the simplest: just ask.

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Lyrics

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

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

If you start from the heart
You’ll see love is gonna play its part

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!
Mm, baby

A little physical attraction
Romantic, old-fashioned charm
And a lot of love and tenderness
Is gonna get you into her arms

You gotta start from the heart
You’ll see love is gonna play its part

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!

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

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 its part
If you wanna touch her
Really wanna touch her
If you wanna touch her, ask!