Temptations
Episodes Lyrics
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I should have known you were temptation
You smiled, luring me on
My heart was gone, you were temptation
It would be thrilling
If you were willing
If it can never be
Pity me for you are temptation and I am yours
Here is my heart, take it and say
We'll never part
I'm just a slave
Only a slave to you, temptation
You were born to be kissed
I can't resist.
You are temptation and I am yours
Here is my heart, take it and say
We'll never part
I'm just a slave
Only a slave to you, temptation
The lyrics to Episodes's song Temptations describe the complicated emotions and desires involved in succumbing to temptation. The singer describes how they were initially alone before falling under the spell of the object of their desires. They acknowledge that they should have known that this person was temptation, but the lure of their smile was too strong to resist. Despite the fact that the relationship between the singer and the object of their affection can never be, the singer is still willing to give themselves over completely, even referring to themselves as a slave to temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
You came, I was alone
You appeared when I was alone and vulnerable
I should have known you were temptation
I should have recognized that you were a temptation, leading me astray
You smiled, luring me on
You enticed me with your smile, pulling me along in your deceptive game
My heart was gone, you were temptation
You had already captured my heart, rendering me powerless against your allure
It would be thrilling
The idea of giving in to you is exciting
If you were willing
If you were open to a relationship with me
If it can never be
If us being together is impossible
Pity me for you are temptation and I am yours
Feel sorry for me because I am trapped in your web of seduction, unable to break free
Here is my heart, take it and say
I am offering you my heart, hoping you will accept it
We'll never part
We will never be separated
I'm just a slave
I am completely under your control
Only a slave to you, temptation
I am only a slave to you, to the seductive allure that you embody
You were born to be kissed
You were meant to be kissed, to have others be attracted to you
I can't resist.
I cannot resist your charm
You are temptation and I am yours
You are the embodiment of temptation, and I am completely devoted to you
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LARRY JOHNSON, LARRY CURTIS JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thalanoth
0:00 just my imagination
3:54 papa was a rollin stone, 5:49 for post-instrumental-intro
10:58 my girl
10:58 cuz if you don't listen to my girl twice you're in the wrong place
13:50 treat her like a lady
18:33 aint too proud to beg
21:16 I wish it would rain (this is the one you were lookin for)
24:11 isn't stay, it's Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" dunno what that's here for but alrighty lol
28:06 is A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke. Good song, but no idea what's happening with this playlist
32:01 is Twistin the Night Away, Sam Cooke again
Kinda givin up at this point, I don't believe neither Cooke nor Gaye were ever part of The Temptations lol, not sure what's happenin but I'll either keep listenin later or let someone else finish.
Davie Dood
Favorites from the track list.
3:54 Papa was a rolling Stone
11:00 My Girl
14:00 Treat her like a lady
1:03:15 Heard It through the grapevine
1:06:39 Let's stay together
1:09:32 Stand By Me
The way you do the things you do is missing, among others. Not all songs listed in the photo are on the tracks. Still good tunes tho. 😎❤❤❤
Allie Bishop
Can we just give a shout out to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra?
Players were on a lot of these Motown classics.
Why yes, I’m Detroitish born and bred for 57 years now.
I held my grandson when he was two years old in a median on Woodward Avenue when Aretha was called home to the cemetery proceeded by hundreds of pink Cadillacs.
He said “We love you” locking eyes to the family cortège and Aretha’s relative burst into tears.
Motown is magic.
SouthernLady Brown
The Best male singers during their career. Still listening for centuries soo smooth and relaxing. 🤴🏾 ❤️❤️
AW Shade
The Temptations and the Tops were the best male singers ever.
Theresa Platt
I was born in 79 but grew up on Motown. My parents played it so much to where I feel like I grew up with them in the 60’s&70’s
Love it 🥰
1955annemarie
You were BLESSED!!!!
Wilderness Way Homestead
I was born in 81 and grew up in Motown too. I heard this music all growing up and still listen. My mom has vascular dementia...she can't remember what she did 5 minutes ago, but she can sing every word to these songs!
Tracie Bellew
I was born in '80 & your comment fits me exactly! I grew up on it too! :) My late husband was 24yrs my senior & he was always saying that too! "You'd think you grew up in the 60's the way you know every single word!" =D
Theresa Platt
@Tracie Bellew 🥰🥰
Theresa Platt
@Wilderness Way Homestead 🥰🥰
txblubonnet
It just does not get any better than this. Love the Temptations.
Charles Bishop
I love the Temptations