Written by guitarist Robby Krieger in late 1968, it makes extensive use of brass and string instruments, including a solo by featured saxophonist Curtis Amy.

[3] Lead singer Jim Morrison changed the lyric out of concern that rowdy crowds at their live shows would mistakenly believe that "hit me" was a challenge to physically assault him.

[5] At the end of the song, Morrison can be heard shouting "stronger than dirt", which was a slogan from an Ajax commercial.

[3][4] In a 1970 interview with Downbeat Magazine, Morrison reported that he was really proud that "Touch Me" was "the first rock hit to have a jazz solo in it".

[1] Writing for AllMusic, critic Jason Elias wrote that the song has "the style of pop and pure lounge.

[2] "Touch Me" was remixed with added bass and compression and this version appeared on a 1974 compilation called Heavy Metal released via Warner Bros. Special Products.