: The video depicts a trolley car ride through the "lonesome streets" of New Orleans.
: Fans and critics often prefer the video version for its "longer solo" where Springsteen plays with intense energy.
The video uses a mix of expressionist imagery and performance footage to echo the song's themes of isolation and the redemptive power of connection. Bruce Springsteen - Human Touch (Official HD Video)
Reception is polarized, largely because this was his first major project without the .
: In one of the solos, a guitar string breaks, and the video captures Springsteen laughing at the mishap—a moment many fans find endearing. : The video depicts a trolley car ride
The marks a pivotal shift for Bruce Springsteen, moving away from the gritty, blue-collar anthems of the '80s toward a more polished, introspective, and "warmer" 90s aesthetic. Directed by Meiert Avis, the video captures the transition from his divorce to a new life of interpersonal connection. Visual Narrative & Themes
: Critics highlight a "sexy sequence" where Springsteen walks up a hallway and a "demure skin-on-skin interlude" that literalizes the song's title. Reception is polarized, largely because this was his
: The studio cut used in the video is frequently cited as one of Springsteen's best vocal performances, described as "pulsating" and "life-affirming". Critical & Fan Reception