Love Is Warm
Graham Russell Lyrics
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A splash of crimson, a dash of grey, that sound is all around and never goes away
Move when the drum beats, the great divide, I thought I felt something begin to move inside
Was that the kick start, we're turning blue, suddenly we're getting closer, now what do we do?
Is there something you can remember, more than the shape of the night
Is there something you need to say to me, don't you know it's gonna be alright
Love is warm, I touch your face and I'm shaking, shaking
And I feel so torn, but what can I do
Love is warm and all this time I've been waiting waiting
When I feel your love, love is warm
Here is the moment, time stands still
Just like the schoolboy with his hands inside the till
It's not so sudden, no passing phase
I'm getting used to you and counting all the ways
Before it's spoken, it's just a word
It's got to come out right, it's just got to be heard
I never doubted that this was real
I think I understand now what it is I feel
This is what you will remember here in the heat of the night
Is there something you need to say to me
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Love is warm, I touch your face and I'm shaking, shaking
And I feel so torn, but what can I do
Love is warm, and all this time I've been waiting, waiting
When I feel your love, love is warm
The lyrics of Graham Russell's song "Love Is Warm" seem to explore the different emotions that a person feels when they fall in love. The opening lines, "Who stole the spotlight, who swept the floor, a new salvation looks just like the one before," suggest that the person is questioning whether love at first sight is real or whether this is something they have experienced before. The next few lines, "A splash of crimson, a dash of grey, that sound is all around and never goes away," seem to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions and sensations, with the "sound" possibly referring to the heartbeat.
As the song progresses, the person seems to feel a growing sense of connection with their beloved, with lyrics like, "Move when the drum beats, the great divide, I thought I felt something begin to move inside." They also seem to question the nature of the relationship, asking, "Was that the kick start, we're turning blue, suddenly we're getting closer, now what do we do?"
The chorus of the song continues this exploration of emotions, with the person admitting that they feel "torn" but ultimately realizing that "love is warm" and that it is something that they have been waiting for a long time. The song ends with the person feeling confident that their love is real and that they will remember this moment forever.
Overall, the lyrics of "Love Is Warm" seem to capture the uncertainty, passion, and ultimately the warmth of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Who stole the spotlight, who swept the floor, a new salvation looks just like the one before
Someone or something new has appeared, but it seems like the same old thing we've seen before.
A splash of crimson, a dash of grey, that sound is all around and never goes away
There are some things that we see and hear that are always present and never change.
Move when the drum beats, the great divide, I thought I felt something begin to move inside
Sometimes we are moved by external forces, and we feel something stirring within us.
Was that the kick start, we're turning blue, suddenly we're getting closer, now what do we do?
We've been activated, but we don't know what's next...we're a little scared, but excited at the same time.
Is there something you can remember, more than the shape of the night
Is there something memorable about our time together that stands out beyond just what we physically saw?
Is there something you need to say to me, don't you know it's gonna be alright
If there's something you want to tell me, please do--everything's going to be okay.
Love is warm, I touch your face and I'm shaking, shaking
Love is powerful and sometimes overwhelming.
And I feel so torn, but what can I do
Being in love can be complicated and difficult to navigate.
Love is warm and all this time I've been waiting, waiting
Love has finally arrived, and it feels like it's been a long time coming.
When I feel your love, love is warm
Being loved is an incredible feeling that warms the heart.
Here is the moment, time stands still
There are moments in life that feel infinite and timeless.
Just like the schoolboy with his hands inside the till
This moment feels precious and childlike, like we've discovered something we shouldn't have.
It's not so sudden, no passing phase
This love feels real and not like a fleeting moment.
I'm getting used to you and counting all the ways
I'm falling more and more in love with you each day, and taking note of all the reasons why.
Before it's spoken, it's just a word
Before 'love' is said, it's just a concept and doesn't hold as much meaning.
It's got to come out right, it's just got to be heard
When we finally say 'I love you,' it has to be said with sincerity and heard with deep understanding.
I never doubted that this was real
I always knew that our love was genuine and not just some illusion.
I think I understand now what it is I feel
I'm starting to comprehend the depth of my love for you.
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.