Untouchable, Part 1 (Song)

"Untouchable, Part 1" is a track from Anathema, the English progressive rock band’s ninth studio album, Weather Systems, released in 2012. The album’s overarching themes of personal emotion, human relationships and existential questioning are powerfully felt in this piece.

"Untouchable, Part 1" stands out as one of the album’s most striking opening sections, particularly due to its intense emotional expression. Together with "Untouchable, Part 2", which directly follows it on the album, it forms the first part of a two-part composition.

The song emerged from Anathema’s collective creative process, involving vocalist and guitarist Vincent Cavanagh and other band members. While the lyrics convey deep personal emotion, they focus not on a linear narrative but on emotional fractures and the dissolution of personal bonds.

Themes of loss, longing and unattainability are explored, with the fragility of interpersonal relationships and inner conflict expressed through symbolic imagery. In this context, the piece is not merely a personal narrative but a structure that embodies a universal emotional experience.

"Untouchable, Part 1" can be regarded as an example of Anathema’s atmospheric progressive rock sound. The track begins with a slow-tempo, acoustically rich introduction, followed by vocal melodies rising over a harmonic foundation built on guitar and piano.

As the song progresses, the addition of electric guitar and drums brings a dramatic intensity. Its dynamic structure is built on a gradual ascent from low-intensity passages to high-energy climaxes, mirroring the emotional tension conveyed in the lyrics.

Harmonically, the piece is constructed around minimal chord progressions, creating a sense of unity through recurring motifs. The vocal delivery intensifies progressively, matching the growing dramatic weight of the music.

"Untouchable, Part 1" was not released as a standalone single and is regarded as the opening track of Weather Systems. As such, it has no direct chart success or award recognition. Nevertheless, the album as a whole has been widely acknowledged by music critics as a pivotal moment in Anathema’s career, with the "Untouchable" sections recognized as standout elements within the album’s cohesive whole.

And I feel like I knew you before

And I guess that you can hear me through this song

And my love will never die

And my feelings will always shine

And my love will never die

And my feelings will always shine

And I know that you just want me to belong (on to someone)

And I guess that now I'll just be moving (on to someone)

And my love will never die

And my feelings will always shine

And my love will never die

And my feelings will always shine

I've never betrayed your trust

I've never betrayed your faith

I'll never forsake your heart

I'll never forget your face

There's a feeling that I can't describe

There's a reason that I cannot hide

'Cause I've never seen a light that's so bright

The light that shines behind your eyes

I've never betrayed your trust

I've never betrayed your faith

I'll never forsake your heart

I'll never forget your face

There's feeling that I can't describe

A reason that I cannot hide

I've never seen a light that's so bright

The light that shines behind your eyes-

I can see this life and what you mean to me

And when I dreamed, I dreamed of you

Then I wake, tell me what could I do

I had to let you go

To the setting sun

I had to let you go

And find a way back home

I had to let you go

To the setting sun

I had to let you go

To find your way back home

Ve seni önceden tanıyormuşum gibi hissediyorum

Ve sanırım bu şarkı aracılığıyla beni duyabiliyorsun

Ve sevgim asla ölmeyecek

Ve hislerim her zaman parlayacak

Ve sevgim asla ölmeyecek

Ve hislerim her zaman parlayacak

Ve biliyorum ki sen sadece bana ait olmamı istiyorsun (birine)

Ve sanırım şimdi sadece ilerleyeceğim (birine doğru)

Ve sevgim asla ölmeyecek

Ve hislerim her zaman parlayacak

Ve sevgim asla ölmeyecek

Ve hislerim her zaman parlayacak

Senin güvenini asla ihanet etmedim

Senin inancını asla ihanet etmedim

Senin kalbini asla yüzüstü bırakmayacağım

Senin yüzünü asla unutmayacağım

Tanımlayamadığım bir his var

Saklayamadığım bir sebep var

Çünkü hiç bu kadar parlak bir ışık görmedim

Senin gözlerinin ardında parlayan ışık

Senin güvenini asla ihanet etmedim

Senin inancını asla ihanet etmedim

Senin kalbini asla yüzüstü bırakmayacağım

Senin yüzünü asla unutmayacağım

Tanımlayamadığım bir his var

Saklayamadığım bir sebep var

Hiç bu kadar parlak bir ışık görmedim

Senin gözlerinin ardında parlayan ışık

Bu hayatı görebiliyorum ve senin benim için ne ifade ettiğini

Ve ne zaman rüya görsem, seni gördüm

Sonra uyandım, bana söyle ne yapabilirdim

Seni bırakmak zorundaydım

Batan güneşe

Seni bırakmak zorundaydım

Ve eve geri dönmenin bir yolunu bulmak için

Seni bırakmak zorundaydım

Batan güneşe

Seni bırakmak zorundaydım

Eve dönmenin yolunu bulman için