She Keeps Me Warm
Mary Lambert Lyrics

Mary Lambert's song She Keeps Me Warm is about a woman who loves another woman, and how she finds safety and comfort in her lover's presence. In the first verse, the singer talks about how her lover tells her that she smells like safety and home, highlighting the sense of security and belonging she feels with her partner. The singer has also named both of her lover's eyes forever, implying a deep and lasting connection with her significant other. The singer goes on to express her desire to be with her lover all the time and is optimistic about their relationship, saying, "this could be good."

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's inability to change her love and her sexual orientation, even if she wanted to. She also acknowledges the fact that her love keeps her warm, indicating that her partner brings happiness and emotional stability to her life. In the second verse of the song, the singer poses a series of questions to her lover, indicating an openness and willingness to know more about her partner. She celebrates the beauty of their relationship, even if people stare or have negative opinions about it.

The last part of the song suggests a sense of hope and optimism, as the singer says that she's not crying on Sundays anymore. The repetition of "Love is patient, love is kind" emphasizes the importance of love and compassion in relationships, and suggests that the singer has learned to appreciate the beauty of love, despite the challenges and obstacles that come with it.