Tempted
Marty Stuart Lyrics


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There's a girl trying to steal my heart, and I'm tempted
Even though she can tear it apart, I'm tempted
In her eyes there's mystery
Every time she smiles at me
I know how it could be and I'm tempted

Each time she looks my way, I'm tempted
Just a little more every day, I'm tempted
It's so hard to resist,
The thought of her sweet kiss
Can't take much more of this, I'm tempted

Tempted and tried, deep down inside
I can't deny that I'm tempted

Ever since she caught my eye, I'm tempted
Just one look and you'll know why I'm tempted
So if I'm burned by the flame
There's no one but me to blame
'Cause every time she calls my name, I'm tempted

Tempted and tried, deep down inside
I can't deny that I'm tempted
Tempted and tried, deep down inside




I can't deny that I'm tempted
I'm tempted, I'm tempted, I'm tempted

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Marty Stuart's song "Tempted" speak about the struggle of resisting temptation when it comes to a mysterious girl who has caught the singer's eye. Despite the risk of getting hurt, Stuart acknowledges that he's tempted to give in to her seductive charms. The recurring phrase "I'm tempted" emphasizes the inner conflict that the singer is experiencing as he tries to resist this girl's advances.


The lines "Each time she looks my way, I'm tempted/Just a little more every day, I'm tempted" reveal how the singer is falling deeper and deeper under the girl's spell, even though he knows it might lead to heartbreak. He admits that "It's so hard to resist" her sweet kiss, and he can't take much more of the constant temptation.


Stuart also takes responsibility for the consequences of giving in to temptation, singing "So if I'm burned by the flame/There's no one but me to blame." The song ends with the repetition of "I'm tempted," highlighting the singer's continued struggle with this alluring yet dangerous girl.


Overall, "Tempted" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving into temptation, even when you know it might lead to heartbreak. It's a relatable theme that many people can identify with, and Stuart's poignant lyrics capture the emotional turmoil of a person caught between desire and self-restraint.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a girl trying to steal my heart, and I'm tempted
There's a girl who is making a move to win me over, and I am considering giving in to her advances.


Even though she can tear it apart, I'm tempted
Despite the risk of heartbreak and the possibility of being emotionally hurt, I find myself still drawn to her.


In her eyes there's mystery
I find it difficult to decipher what she's really feeling or what she really wants from me just by looking into her eyes.


Every time she smiles at me
Her smile is one of her most powerful weapons of seduction that can melt my resistance even just for a moment.


I know how it could be and I'm tempted
I am aware of the danger of falling for her but I can't help imagining how amazing it would feel to give in to the temptation.


Each time she looks my way, I'm tempted
Every time she casts her gaze in my direction, I feel a strong pull towards her that makes me want to surrender myself to her desires.


Just a little more every day, I'm tempted
With each passing day, the attraction between us grows stronger, making it harder for me to resist her advances.


It's so hard to resist,
It's challenging to keep myself from giving in to the temptation she presents me.


The thought of her sweet kiss
The idea of her lips on mine is too compelling for me to ignore or dismiss.


Can't take much more of this, I'm tempted
I am reaching my limits of self-control and restraint and I'm almost certainly about to give in to the allure of what she is promising me.


Tempted and tried, deep down inside
I am struggling with the conflict between the temptation and the potential risks and consequences that could await me.


I can't deny that I'm tempted
I have to admit that I am genuinely enticed by the prospect of being with her despite the danger it poses.


Ever since she caught my eye, I'm tempted
From the very moment I first saw her, I felt the strong pull towards her and have been enticed by her ever since.


Just one look and you'll know why I'm tempted
Her physical beauty and charm are so enticing that it only takes one glance to understand why I'm struggling to resist her.


So if I'm burned by the flame
If I get hurt by my decision to give in to temptation and pursue her romantically, the blame is mine and mine alone.


There's no one but me to blame
I am responsible for the consequences of my choices and actions, including the pain and heartbreak that may come with them.


'Cause every time she calls my name, I'm tempted
Just hearing her voice or being acknowledged by her is enough to reignite the fire of temptation within me.


I'm tempted, I'm tempted, I'm tempted
I cannot stress it enough, I am severely tempted to give in to her even though it's a big risk.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Difford, Glenn Tilbrook

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Comments from YouTube:

m fi

don’t let the rhinestone fool ya.. that is one passionate man when it comes to country and most of all the preservation of old country ❤ can’t help but admire someone who holds onto history like that

John Marty Stuart

Thanks for watching and listening to my songs, Thanks for your love ❤️and moral support. I hope you have been well entertained over the years?

Stony Xpress

This guy never truly got the credit he deserved!! He's a great entertainer n does country music like it supposed to be!!!

Kim Kim

I like Marty and his up beat.
But he did just redo a lot of his father in laws songs.

loosieclocker

Johnny cash's favorite musician

Pat O'sullivan

@Kim Kim who his father in law

Kim Kim

@Pat O'sullivan
Marty Stuart was married to Cindy CASH from
​(m. 1983; div. 1988)
Johnny Cash's daughter.

Kim Kim

@Pat O'sullivan
Rosanne Cash · Kathy Cash · Cindy Cash · Tara Cash · John Carter Cash

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RJ McAllister

Marty takes music back 25 years with this one and makes it sound so good. The big drums, guitars and the tympani make it work. Tempted to play it again.

Lady J

Yeah! Kind of a hint of Roy in his songs

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