The song "Warm Love" by Joan Armatrading is about the intense desire and longing for love. The lyrics depict a person who is conflicted by their attraction to someone but also aware that the other person has the upper hand in the relationship. They describe themselves as wanting to resist the advances made by the other person, but feeling helpless in doing so. The lyrics refer to the other person as a "Romeo" and express a willingness to be their "night potion," someone who can satisfy their desires and cravings. The protagonist offers themselves as a source of warmth, love, and affection, promising kisses in the morning and being the perfect companion for the night. They want to be the reason for the other person's sleepless nights, implying a desire to be loved intensely and passionately. The song portrays a sense of vulnerability and dependency on the other person. The protagonist feels like a victim when they hold the other person in their arms, as they can feel the effect and power that person has over them. It emphasizes the passionate and consuming nature of their connection. Overall, "Warm Love" is a song about the desire for love, the struggle with giving in to intense attraction, and the willingness to be vulnerable and consumed by that love.
