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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Your Body Is a Weapon" by the artist "Wombats, The"

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In The Wombats' song "Your Body Is a Weapon", the lyrical protagonist is torn between his attraction to a woman he deems unattainable and his own insecurities.

He observes "vulgarly" dressed people, feeling alienated in this atmosphere of bragging. Seeing the object of his affection in an alluring outfit further convinces him of his own insignificance. The phrase "Your body is a weapon" takes on a double meaning: on the one hand, it is a compliment to the woman's attractiveness; on the other, it is a metaphor for the destructive power of her beauty for the insecure lyrical hero.

He acknowledges his material security ("Flexible schedule and a whole lot of pay"), but feels it doesn't make him worthy of love. Even the possibility of an "awkward conversation" with the object of his adoration seems like an impossible dream.

The recurring refrain "Somebody, cover me from the one I love" emphasizes his fear of possible rejection and heartache. He prefers to distance himself to protect himself from further suffering.

Sometimes I like to go uptown

Where flashy people flash around

It's extortionate and I don't care

You can taste the pretence in the air

And I wonder what you wear tonight

The shiny black dress with the slit at the thigh

Is this such fantasy that I should think

Someone like you could love a creep like me

Your body is a weapon, love

And it makes me wanna cry

My body is a temple of doom

Doomed not to be by your side

I like my job when I do it well

It's freelance work and it pays like hell

But I can get us a place with one bedroom

Who needs a friend when I've got you

Your body is a weapon, love

And it makes me wanna cry

My body is a temple of doom

Doomed not to be by your side

And I don't come here for the exclusivity

I just come here for the view

And the minuscule chance of some close proximity

Or an awkward conversation with you

Yeah that'd be cool

Your body is a weapon, love

And it rips me up inside

My body is a temple of doom

Doomed not to be

Doomed not to be by your side

Someone protect me from the one I love [x3]

Someone protect me from the one I, one I love

[x2]

Someone protect me from the one I love [x2]

Someone protect me from the one I, one I love

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