In early 2000, both Roberson and Luckett were replaced with Williams and Farrah Franklin; however, Franklin quit after five months, leaving the group as a trio. Their third album, Survivor (2001), whose themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience, produced the worldwide hits "Independent Women", "Survivor" and "Bootylicious. In 2001, they announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers. The trio reunited three years later for the release of their fifth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004), which spawned the international hits "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier (feat. T.I. & Lil' Wayne)". Since the group's official disbandment in 2006, Knowles, Rowland and Williams have reunited several times, including at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and 2018 Coachella festival.
Destiny's Child has sold more than sixty million records worldwide to date. Billboard ranks the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time, the ninth most successful artist/band of the 2000s, placed the group 68th in its All-Time Hot 100 Artists list in 2008 and in December 2016, the magazine ranked them as the 90th most successful dance club artist of all time. The group was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and once for Best R&B Song.
Temptation
Destiny's Child Lyrics
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And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I'm chillin at the spot and my posse's 4 deep
Had my man on my mind, turn my head what did I see
The fellas lookin fly and there was one that caught my eye
So I bit my lip switched my hips as I walked by saying
Sexy boy you're so fly, I just might give you a try
Ima write yo number in the palm of my hand
Oops I forgot I got a man
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I'm thinkin to myself should I even take a chance
Should I do what's on my mind, or should I stay down with my man
This boy got me fienin and I'm wantin' him so bad
Should I chill one night with him and risk everything I've had
Saying sexy boy you so fly, I wish I could give you a try
But my man's at home waiting for me by the phone
Sorry can't get my groove on!
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
Temptation is callin'
I be wantin' you so bad I could cry
Relationship's callin' me
To do what's wrong but I gotta do right
Temptation is callin'
I be wantin' you so bad I could cry
Relationship's callin' me
To do the wrong thing, but I wanna do right
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
Temptation is callin'
Papi wantin' you so bad I could cry
Relationship's callin' me
To do what's wrong but I gotta do right
Temptation is callin'
Papi wantin' you so bad I could cry
Relationship's callin' me
To do what's wrong but I gotta do right
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watching you
And I see you watching me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
And temptation is killin' me
Thou shall not think you got it like that
The song Temptation by Destiny's Child is about the struggle with temptation and infidelity in a relationship. The opening lines, "I know you see me watching you and I see you watching me, 'cause boy your body's callin' and temptation is killin' me," suggest that there is an attraction between the singer and another person, potentially leading them to cheat on their partner. Throughout the song, the singer grapples with this temptation, questioning whether to act on their desires or remain faithful to their partner.
The second verse, "I'm thinking to myself should I even take a chance, should I do what's on my mind, or should I stay down with my man, this boy got me fienin and I'm wanting him so bad, should I chill one night with him and risk everything I've had," further demonstrates this internal conflict. The chorus repeats the idea that the person's body is calling, but they must resist temptation to remain loyal.
Overall, Temptation is a cautionary tale about the consequences of giving in to temptation and cheating on one's partner. It serves as a reminder to stay faithful and loyal in a relationship, despite the lure of tempting desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you see me watching you
I am aware that you are noticing me and the feeling is mutual
And I see you watching me
I am observing you taking notice of me
'Cause boy your body's callin'
Your physical appearance and body language convey interest in me
And temptation is killin' me
The urge to give in to this attraction is becoming overwhelming
I'm chillin' at the spot and my posse's 4 deep
I am enjoying myself with friends in a social setting
Had my man on my mind, turn my head what did I see
I was thinking about my significant other when I noticed someone attractive
The fellas lookin fly and there was one that caught my eye
The men around me are presentable, but one stands out
So I bit my lip switched my hips as I walked by saying
I tried to entice the attractive guy using body language
Sexy boy you're so fly, I just might give you a try
I find the guy so appealing, I am considering having a fling with him
Ima write yo number in the palm of my hand
I am considering taking his number to continue flirting with him
Oops I forgot I got a man
I remember my commitment to my significant other and the impact of my actions on that relationship
I'm thinkin to myself should I even take a chance
I am considering the risks of pursuing the attraction
Should I do what's on my mind, or should I stay down with my man
I am weighing up the temptation against the commitment I have to my relationship, and uncertain about what to do
This boy got me fienin and I'm wantin' him so bad
The temptation to pursue the attraction is increasing and becoming more intense
But my man's at home waiting for me by the phone
I am considering the impact of my actions on my significant other, who is waiting for me
Sorry can't get my groove on!
In the end, I decide not to pursue the attraction and remain faithful to my relationship
Temptation is callin'
The temptation to pursue the attraction is still present after the decision not to act upon it
I be wantin' you so bad I could cry
I still feel a strong desire for the attraction, which is having an emotional impact on me
Relationship's callin' me
The commitment and loyalty to my relationship is reminding me of my decision not to pursue the attraction
To do what's wrong but I gotta do right
Despite the temptation, I am choosing to do what is right for my relationship and not to pursue the attraction
Thou shall not think you got it like that
The earlier temptation has helped me to realize that I cannot take my commitment to my relationship for granted
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRENCE BUTLER, KELENDRIA ROWLAND, ANTHONY RAY, CHARLES SPIKES, DWAYNE WIGGINS, BEYONCE KNOWLES, LATAVIA ROBERSON, LETOYA LUCKETT, CARL WHEELER
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I know you see me watching you
and I see you watching me
cause boy your bodys callin
and temptation is killin me
[repeat 4x]
[1:]
Im chillin at the spot and my posse's 4 deep
had my man is on my mind turn my head what did i see
the fellas lookin fly and there was one that caught my eye
so i bit my lip switched my hips as i walked by saying
sexy boy you're so fly i just might give you a try
ima write yo number in the palm of my hand
oops i forgot i got a man
[CHORUS]
[2:]
Im thinkin to myself should i even take a chance
should i do whats on my mind or should i stay down with my man
this boy got me fienin and im wantin him so bad
should i chill one night with him and risk everything I've had
saying
sexy boy you so fly i wish i could give you a try
but my man's at home waiting for me by the phone
sorry cant get my groove on!
[CHORUS]
Temptation is callin
Papi wantin you so bad i could cry
Relationships callin me
To do whats wrong but i gotta do right
[repeat]
[Chorus]
temptations is callin
Papi be wantin you so bad i could cry
Relationships callin me
To do whats wrong but i gotta do right
@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves
This album was absolutely flawless. It is cuts like this, "Hey Ladies", "Jumpin', Jumpin'", "Say My Name", "Bug a Boo", "So Good" & "Confessions" (feat. Missy Elliott) why I have this multi-platinum seller still on rotation on my iPhone. Legendary hot ass R&B masterpiece <3
@jadaallen4141
Because the album was amazing from beginning to end. ♥️♥️♥️
@shuifeng1333
💯💯💯
@ashleykotsonas450
There is absolutely no other album to this day that can compete with this....
mayyyybe Keisha Cole but still no
@clarissacustis368
I love ❤ this song this group will never die forever
@benitosez8538
yes this is a acclaimed Classic it really put Destiny's Child on the Map. And honestly the Beginning of the Superstar Power that beyonce had inside of her just waiting to be released. this is still on my playlist 3/28/22 there is nothing like The Writing's On The Wall. Beyonce Vocals are A plus
@iloveyourface24
This was the BEST Destiny's Child album 💕
@jeremycollins8045
yasssssss and their one of their best selling albums to date
@shereewalker8079
yes girl
@Daisylove83
HANDS DOWN!!!