Temptation
Mario Lanza; Ray Sinatra 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 Mario Lanza Ray Sinatra's song "Temptation" describe the overwhelming feeling of desire and attraction that can come with falling in love. The first verse sets the scene of the singer being alone, and then being lured in by someone who is clearly not good for them. The temptation of this other person is so strong that the singer's heart is gone, and they are helpless to resist. The second verse describes the singer offering their heart to this person, knowing that they are a slave to their desire for them.
The lyrics of "Temptation" express a sense of powerlessness and surrender to desire that is common in many love songs. The idea of being tempted by someone who is ultimately not good for us is a universal feeling, and the song captures this sentiment perfectly. The lyrics also have an underlying sadness to them, as the singer seems to know that they will ultimately be hurt by this temptation but cannot help themselves.
Overall, the lyrics to "Temptation" are a poignant expression of the complicated nature of desire and love, and the many conflicting emotions that come along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
You came, I was alone
You showed up when I was by myself
I should have known you were temptation
I should have realized that you were going to be a temptation
You smiled, luring me on
You smiled and encouraged me to keep going
My heart was gone, you were temptation
I lost my heart to you, as you were such a powerful temptation
It would be thrilling
It would be exciting
If you were willing
If you were open to it
If it can never be
If it's impossible
Pity me for you are temptation and I am yours
Feel sorry for me, because I am hopelessly in love with you, the ultimate temptation
Here is my heart, take it and say
Here is my heart, take it and promise
We'll never part
That we'll always be together
I'm just a slave
I'm completely under your control
Only a slave to you, temptation
I am exclusively devoted to you, temptation
You were born to be kissed
You were destined to be kissed
I can't resist
I can't turn away from you
You are temptation and I am yours
You are the ultimate temptation, and I belong exclusively to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARRY JOHNSON, LARRY CURTIS JOHNSON
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Listen to this original version of Temptation, then treat yourself to a truly hysterical comedy version of it called "TemTayShun" by Red Ingle and the Natural Seven. You'll LYAO as Jo Stafford (singer with beautiful voice) intentionally spoofs the song in a hillbilly version. Trust me: hers is a classic you'll remember forever if you can stop laughing!