The song "Warmed Over Kisses (Left Over Love)" by Dave Edmunds tells the story of a narrator who realizes that their partner is not fully committed to them and is involved with someone else. The lyrics suggest that the narrator's partner is cheating on them in some rendezvous and is handing them "warmed over kisses" and "leftover love" instead of genuine affection. The repeated phrase "You're handin' me sure as stars up above" implies that the narrator is certain of their partner's betrayal, comparing it to something as predictable as the stars in the sky. The narrator expresses their desire for a committed relationship and hopes to be the only one for their partner, but they feel let down when they realize their partner has nothing left to give them emotionally. The line "You've got nothing left for me" suggests that the partner's love for the narrator has diminished or disappeared. The chorus repeats the idea that the relationship is falling apart and that the narrator's heart is breaking. The phrase "warmed over kisses, left over love" symbolizes the lack of passion and genuine emotion in the relationship, as if the partner is merely going through the motions without true love and affection. Overall, the song conveys the pain and disappointment of being in a relationship where one partner is unfaithful and emotionally distant. The lyrics capture the realization of the narrator that their love is not reciprocated, leading to a drift and eventual breakup.
