Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign


I Touch Myself (Breast Cancer Anthem) - Divinyls

I love myself, I want you to love me
When I feel down, I want you above me
I search myself, I want you to find me
I forget myself, I want you to remind me

I don't want anybody else
When I think about you, I touch myself
Ooh I don't want anybody else, Oh no, oh no, oh no

You're the one who makes me come running
You're the sun who makes me shine
When you're around I'm always laughing
I want to make you mine

I close my eyes and see you before me
Think I would die if you were to ignore me
A fool could see just how much I adore you
I get down on my knees I do anything for you

I don't want anybody else
When I think about you I touch myself
Ooh I don't want anybody else
Oh no, oh no, oh no

I don't want anybody else
When I think about you I touch myself
Ooh I don't want anybody else
When I think about you I touch myself
I touch myself
I honestly do
I touch myself
I think I would die if I were to ignore you





'I Touch Myself' was the Divinyls' biggest hit and touched millions of fans around the globe. Released in December 1990, the single was No. 1 on the charts at home and reached the Top 5 in the US.


It is a song that celebrates female sexuality like no other. Like Chrissy, it is bold, brave, and brassy. It rocked our world. And when Chrissy developed breast cancer, it was a song she wanted to become an anthem for spreading awareness about the importance of touching ourselves for early detection of the disease.


As a tribute, Chrissy's family and friends, her husband Charley Drayton, fellow songwriters, Cancer Council NSW and supporters from around the globe have come together to make sure Chrissy's legacy lives on to remind women to be in touch with their bodies, and if something's not right, see their doctor.


Ten of Australia's greatest singers: Connie Mitchell; Deborah Conway; Kate Cerebrano; Katie Noonan; Little Pattie; Megan Washington; Olivia Newton-John; Sarah Blasko; Sarah McLeod; and Suze DeMarchi have come together to make Chrissy's final wish a reality.


You can help keep Chrissy's dream alive by spreading her message. Visit http://itouchmyself.org and help support the #itouchmyselfproject.


I TOUCH MYSELF (Chrissy Amphlett / Mark McEntee / Billy Steinberg / Tom Kelly)


© 1993 EMI Songs Australia Pty Ltd / Sony ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd.

No comments:

Post a Comment