TOM WAITS
- Temptation Lyrics / with translationsI went to see temptation yesterday
In a fourplex on the old high drive
Cause something in my life was runaway
Or maybe to prove that I am still alive
Temptation lives alone and she works all day
So I waited after five on her front porch
She arrived parked her car and she walked my way
She smiled to see me standing at her door
Tell me now how pleasure can be a sin
She turned the key in the lock and let me in
Ah temptation showed me what I shouldn't do
Ah temptation showed me what I shouldn't do
Somewhere in the world tonight
Two lovers are treating each other right
Somewhere else in a lonely town
One lover waits an endless hour
Driving home in the dark I say this time will be the last
I know what I should never do
At least I'll keep temptations photograph
Maybe hang onto her phone number too
Tell me now how pleasure can be a sin
Well I don't plan to tell anyone where I've been
Ah temptation showed me what I shouldn't do
Ah temptation showed me what I shouldn't do
In a fourplex on the old high drive
Cause something in my life was runaway
Or maybe to prove that I am still alive
Temptation lives alone and she works all day
So I waited after five on her front porch
She arrived parked her car and she walked my way
She smiled to see me standing at her door
Tell me now how pleasure can be a sin
She turned the key in the lock and let me in
Ah temptation showed me what I shouldn't do
Ah temptation showed me what I shouldn't do
Two lovers are treating each other right
Somewhere else in a lonely town
One lover waits an endless hour
Driving home in the dark I say this time will be the last
I know what I should never do
At least I'll keep temptations photograph
Maybe hang onto her phone number too
Tell me now how pleasure can be a sin
Well I don't plan to tell anyone where I've been
Ah temptation showed me what I shouldn't do
Ah temptation showed me what I shouldn't do
Facts about Temptation
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Temptation is written by Thomas Alan Waits.
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It is first released on August 17, 1987 as part of Tom Waits's album "Frank's Wild Years" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'Temptation (2023 Remaster)' by Tom Waits explores the captivating nature of a hazardous romantic relationship through its powerful metaphor 'rusted brandy in a diamond glass' which demonstrates how temptation leads to both intoxicating and destructive outcomes. The lyrics of the song mainly present themes of human suffering through various states of emotional distress and through their experiences of romantic love and their resulting heartbreak. The song emphasizes three main themes which include the power of temptation and the loss of self-control and the materialistic nature of superficial things. The lyrics contain themes of temptation and desire, which may be more suitable for a mature audience. The language and imagery, although not containing explicit content, create a complex understanding which requires parents to supervise their children who are listening to the material.
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Temptation falls under the genre Alternative.
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Temptation song length is 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
Who wrote Temptation lyrics?
Temptation is written by Thomas Alan Waits.
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When was Temptation released?
It is first released on August 17, 1987 as part of Tom Waits's album "Frank's Wild Years" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Temptation lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'Temptation (2023 Remaster)' by Tom Waits explores the captivating nature of a hazardous romantic relationship through its powerful metaphor 'rusted brandy in a diamond glass' which demonstrates how temptation leads to both intoxicating and destructive outcomes. The lyrics of the song mainly present themes of human suffering through various states of emotional distress and through their experiences of romantic love and their resulting heartbreak. The song emphasizes three main themes which include the power of temptation and the loss of self-control and the materialistic nature of superficial things. The lyrics contain themes of temptation and desire, which may be more suitable for a mature audience. The language and imagery, although not containing explicit content, create a complex understanding which requires parents to supervise their children who are listening to the material.
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Which genre is Temptation?
Temptation falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Temptation?
Temptation song length is 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by musixmatch2Songwriter(s): Thomas Alan Waits
Record Label(s): 1987 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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