Some songs drift through the background, and then some songs arrive like a prayer whispered through your soul. Mabena’s “Touch Me” is one of these rare pieces. Not just a gospel track, “Touch Me” is a heart-cry, a soul laid bare in the most tender and vulnerable way. Now, introducing Mabena is a gospel artist whose music speaks to believers and seekers. She emerges from the UK but is rooted in Ghanaian heritage. In “Touch Me,” she seamlessly blends acoustic soul and gospel with grace and intention, offering a song that extends God’s healing not just to the devout but to anyone open to receiving it.
Inspired by scriptures such as Matthew 8:14, 1 Peter 2:24, and Acts 10:38, “Touch Me” is about relationships, belief, and vulnerability. It reminds us that “God’s promised healing is for everyone, Christian or non-Christian, religious or not.” This is a message I felt as a listener.
Lyrically speaking, Mabena doesn’t hide behind difficulty in the song. Instead, she leans into simplicity with a piercing honesty. “Would you touch me, do you mind? Would you touch me and heal me now?” she pleads, not as someone claiming certainty, but as someone opening her heart and asking boldly yet humbly. These lines become a cry, slowly sinking into the soul as they peel away a layer of self-reliance.
Vocally, Mabena’s performance is warm, unforced, and raw in the most beautiful sense. She doesn’t overpower the song; she walks with it, like someone who’s been there. Her delivery feels as if she’s singing alone in a quiet room, hands lifted in surrender and eyes closed in expectation. There’s a confessional softness in her voice, but also strength; a quiet, knowing strength that says healing is possible.
When the choir joins in, “Healing I heard comes from you,” the emotional resonance grows deeper. Their harmonies serve as the voice of the community, standing with the broken, the hopeful, and the weary. Together, they carry the weight of collective yearning, transforming Mabena’s prayer into a universal anthem.
The production of “Touch Me” is refreshingly minimalistic. An acoustic soul backdrop that allows the emotion and message to breathe. Melodic piano keys and gentle guitar strums set the tone, offering a quiet material for Mabena’s vocals to shine. The simplicity is deliberate, echoing the spiritual honesty of the track. There’s no clutter, no unnecessary adornment; just warm instrumentation and heartfelt vocals wrapped in a delicate mix.
Overall, “Touch Me” is a ministry in motion. It’s the sound of someone knocking on heaven’s door with open hands, and inviting us to do the same. With this song, Mabena reminds us of a God who still heals, touches, and longs for a relationship if we believe. This isn’t a song meant to hype a crowd; it’s a song meant to stir a soul, and Mabena’s voice has already touched more than we know.
Listen to “Touch Me” on Spotify
