Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were "Love & Affection", "Me Myself I", and "Drop the Pilot". Her music is generally pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and even reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist.
She gained a new audience following her writing and performing "The Flight of the Wild Geese", which was used during the opening and end titles for the 1978 film The Wild Geese.
Armatrading first performed in a concert at Birmingham University for her brother at the age of about 16 (circa 1966). She only knew her own songs, but her brother asked her to perform something that would be familiar to the audience; she chose "The Sound of Silence".[9] She then performed her own songs around the local area with a friend from school, and played bass and rhythm guitar at local clubs.
Warm Love
Joan Armatrading Lyrics
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But know that you are winning
Water for your thirst
Your fuel
To burn
Let me be
Your night potion
Your one
Let me feed that keen appetite
Warm love
Warm love
I'll give you
Kisses in the morning
Your starter for the night
I want to sit right down beside you
With one thought inside my head
Longing for love
Little darling
Love that won't give up
Let me be the reason
For lonely sleepless nights
Let me feed that keen appetite
Oh when I hold you in my arms
I am the victim
Oh when I hold you in my arms
I can feel you
I can feel you
Taking effect
Warm love
Good lasting love
I'll give you
Kisses in the morning
Your starter for the night
The lyrics of Joan Armatrading's song 'Warm Love' paint a picture of a lover who is trying to resist the advances of their partner but realizes they are losing the battle. The line "I want to beat off your advances, but know that you are winning" suggests that the singer is trying to hold on to their independence, but their attraction to the other person is too strong. The next few lines "Water for your thirst, your fuel to burn, let me be your night potion, your one Romeo" convey the idea that the singer is willing to be the other person's everything, their source of comfort, their soothing balm and fuel for their passion.
The chorus "Warm love, warm love, I'll give you kisses in the morning, your starter for the night" indicates that the singer is ready to be the other person's morning kiss and nightcap, their constant companion. The next verse "I want to sit right down beside you, with one thought inside my head, longing for love, little darling, love that won't give up" suggests that the singer wants to be with the other person, and the desire for that love is all-consuming. The anthem-like bridge "Oh when I hold you in my arms, I am the victim, oh when I hold you in my arms, I can feel you, I can feel you, taking effect" suggests that the singer is helpless in the face of their love for the other person, and it has taken over them completely.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to beat off your advances
I resist your approach, but it seems you are succeeding in winning me over.
But know that you are winning
I acknowledge that you are successfully persuading me to come closer.
Water for your thirst
I am like a refreshing drink to quench your thirst for intimacy.
Your fuel
I am the source of energy that keeps your passion burning.
To burn
Together, we ignite a fiery desire that cannot be extinguished.
Let me be
Allow me to fulfill your every desire and become what you need.
Your night potion
I am here to give you a magical experience that you will savor in your dreams.
Your one
I am the only one you want and need to satisfy your deepest longings.
Romeo
I am your romantic partner, who will shower you with love and affection.
Let me feed that keen appetite
I am here to fulfill your passionate desires and satisfy your longing heart.
Warm love
Our love is full of warmth, affection, and intimacy that keeps us tightly bonded.
I'll give you
I will lovingly share with you all the warmth and passion that I have.
Kisses in the morning
I greet you each day with sweet kisses, starting our day with love.
Your starter for the night
Our kisses in the morning fuel our passion at night, making our nights together even more special.
I want to sit right down beside you
I desire to be near you and share the same space with you.
With one thought inside my head
My mind is full of thoughts about us and our love for each other.
Longing for love
I have a deep yearning for love and a strong desire to be close to you.
Little darling
You are my little loved one that I cherish and adore.
Love that won't give up
Our love is resilient and steadfast, and nothing can ever diminish it.
Let me be the reason
Let me be the source that fills your life with joy, love, and happiness.
For lonely sleepless nights
I will be your comfort and solace during the long nights when you feel lonely and lost.
Oh when I hold you in my arms
When I embrace you, I feel a deep sense of joy, love, and connectedness.
I am the victim
I feel powerless against the love and passion that you evoke in me, as they consume me completely.
I can feel you
I sense your presence and your love in every part of my being.
Taking effect
Our love and passion have a powerful effect that moves and transforms us beyond what we thought possible.
Good lasting love
Our love is not fleeting but endures through time and trials.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOAN ANITA BARBARA ARMATRADING
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