"Touch and Go" is a song by the British band The Cars, released in 1980 as part of their album Panorama. The track features a blend of new wave and rock elements, characterized by its catchy melody and synthesizer-driven sound. The lyrics of "Touch and Go" explore themes of fleeting relationships and the complexities of love. The song showcases Ric Ocasek's distinctive vocal style and the band's signature instrumentation, contributing to its popularity during the early 1980s.