Warm Body
Ashley Ray Lyrics


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I never remember 'til we get back to December and the sun goes away
I switch from wine to whiskey and I need someone to kiss me like a hole in the brain
We just started lying all a sudden we were flying like a moth to a flame
Now all the Christmas trees are burnin'
And February's learning we got nothin' to say

He was nobody, somebody, a warm body when the winter came
I shoulda bought a coat instead
A blanket for the foot a' my bed
But I was too lonely, to be lonely
I shoulda known, I shoulda run away
But something always makes me stay
So baby won't ya make me stay

A fatal attraction, a knee jerk reaction, a shot from the hip
I guess I keep forgettin' you can polish off a bottle just by takin' a sip
He was just in misery, and I was just some company,
it didn't mean shit
He was a loaded gun, I coulda been anyone

But I was nobody, somebody, a warm body when the winter came
Ya coulda bought a coat instead a blanket for the foot a' ya bed
But you were too lonely, to be lonely
You shoulda known, you shoulda run away
But something always makes ya stay
So ain't ya gonna make me stay

He was nobody, somebody, a warm body when the winter came
I shoulda bought a coat instead a blanket for the foot a' my bed
But I was too lonely, to be lonely
I shoulda known, I shoulda run away




But something always makes me stay
So baby won't ya make me stay

Overall Meaning

In Ashley Ray's song "Warm Body," she sings about the pitfalls of seeking companionship in the wrong places during the winter months. The song starts by acknowledging her tendency to forget her past mistakes until winter arrives and the sun disappears. She drinks more heavily and seeks out someone to fill the void, regardless of whether or not they are a good match for her. The lyrics suggest that this habit has led her down a dangerous path, as even the Christmas trees are burning and she has nothing to say come February.


Ray's lyrics are filled with bleak imagery, which further emphasizes the theme of loneliness during the winter months. She compares the need for someone to kiss her to a "hole in the brain," suggesting a destructive urge. The second verse describes the relationship in more detail, suggesting that it was more one-sided than anything. While Ray was seeking warmth, her partner was "just in misery" and needed company.


Overall, "Warm Body" is a powerful commentary on the isolating effects of winter and the lengths we go to in order to find comfort.


Line by Line Meaning

I never remember 'til we get back to December and the sun goes away
I only recall my past romances during the winter when the days are shorter


I switch from wine to whiskey and I need someone to kiss me like a hole in the brain
I turn to hard liquor and seek out passionate affection to numb my emotional pain


We just started lying all a sudden we were flying like a moth to a flame
Our relationship started with deception but quickly became intense and risky


Now all the Christmas trees are burnin' And February's learning we got nothin' to say
Our passionate affair has fizzled out and we have nothing left to talk about


He was nobody, somebody, a warm body when the winter came
He was just a physical presence for me to cling to during the cold months


I shoulda bought a coat instead A blanket for the foot a' my bed But I was too lonely, to be lonely
Instead of investing in warmth and comfort, I went for temporary companionship to avoid feeling lonely


I shoulda known, I shoulda run away But something always makes me stay So baby won't ya make me stay
I recognize that I should have left, but I am consistently drawn back to unhealthy relationships


A fatal attraction, a knee jerk reaction, a shot from the hip
Our connection was dangerous, impulsive, and risky


I guess I keep forgettin' you can polish off a bottle just by takin' a sip
I am unaware of the insidious nature of addiction and how easily I can become dependent on alcohol


He was just in misery, and I was just some company, it didn't mean shit
Our relationship was a meaningless distraction from our individual struggles and pain


He was a loaded gun, I coulda been anyone
He was emotionally unstable and could have replaced me with anyone else


You shoulda known, you shoulda run away But something always makes ya stay So ain't ya gonna make me stay
I recognize that you too should have left, but I am selfishly hoping that you will enable my attachment to you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Sean McConnell, Ashley Ray

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