temptation
Rosetta Stone Lyrics


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I've never been closer
I've tried to understand
That certain feeling
Carved by another's hand
But it's too late to hesitate
We can't keep on living like this
Leave no track
Don't look back

All I desire
Temptation
Keep climbing higher and higher
Temptation
Adorable creatures
Temptation
With unacceptable features
Temptation
Trouble is coming
Temptation
It's just the high cost of loving
Temptation
You can take it or leave it
Temptation
But you'd better believe it

You've got to make me an offer
That cannot be ignored
So let's head for home now
Everything I have is yours
Step by step and day by day
Every second counts I can't break away
Leave no trace
Hide your face

All I desire
Temptation
Keep climbing higher and higher
Temptation
Adorable creatures
Temptation
With unacceptable features
Temptation
Trouble is coming
Temptation
It's just the high cost of loving
Temptation
You can take it or leave it
Temptation
But you'd better believe it

Keep us from temptation
Lead us not into temptation

Trying to find it
Temptation
You've got to get up behind it
Temptation
Put your dime in the hot slot
Temptation
But it's a million to one shot
Temptation
You think that you're right no
Temptation
You're going to fake it tonight now
Temptation
Give me a breakdown




Temptation
Because it's time for a shakedown

Overall Meaning

The song "Temptation" by Rosetta Stone is a timeless classic that explores the idea of the erotic and the illicit. The opening verse talks about a certain feeling that has been carved by another's hand. The line "it's too late to hesitate, we can't keep on living like this" suggests that the desire has become too strong and cannot be denied anymore. The chorus talks about temptation as something that keeps tempting us to climb higher, even though we may be aware that it's not something we're supposed to do. The line "with unacceptable features" seems to suggest that the things that attract us may not be socially acceptable.


The second verse talks about how the singer is willing to give up everything they have for the sake of the temptation. They are counting every second to make sure they don't miss out on their chance. The line "step by step and day by day, every second counts, I can't break away" shows the intensity of the desire. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the power of the temptation. The line "lead us not into temptation" seems to suggest that the singer knows it is not wise to give in but is unable to resist. The third verse talks about the lengths that the singer is willing to go to satisfy their desires. They are willing to take a million to one shot if it means getting what they want. The song ends with the line "give me a breakdown, because it's time for a shakedown" emphasizing the power of the urge.


Overall, the song explores the theme of temptation and the various ways it affects our lives. We are all tempted by something, and it takes a great deal of strength to resist. The song is a reminder that sometimes we need to let go of our inhibitions and give in to our desires. However, the song also emphasizes the consequences of giving in to temptation and the price we pay for our actions.


Line by Line Meaning

I've never been closer
I have come close to understanding something.


I've tried to understand
I have attempted to comprehend something.


That certain feeling
A mysterious and elusive emotion.


Carved by another's hand
Fashioned or shaped by someone else's influence.


But it's too late to hesitate
There is no time left for indecision or delay.


We can't keep on living like this
The current situation is unsustainable and must change.


Leave no track
Erasing all evidence of one's actions.


Don't look back
Do not dwell on the past or any regrets.


All I desire
My deepest yearning.


Temptation
The allure of something I am drawn to, regardless of its consequences.


Keep climbing higher and higher
Persist in pursuing the object of my desire, ascending to greater heights of desire.


Adorable creatures
Charming beings who tempt me.


With unacceptable features
Having undesirable traits, yet still drawing me in.


Trouble is coming
There will be difficulties ahead if I continue down this path.


It's just the high cost of loving
Love requires sacrifice and may come at great expense.


You can take it or leave it
The choice is yours whether to pursue or abandon the temptation.


But you'd better believe it
This temptation is real and will not simply disappear.


You've got to make me an offer
Convince me through some form of enticement.


That cannot be ignored
The offer must be too good to pass up.


So let's head for home now
It is time to return to a place of comfort or safety.


Everything I have is yours
I will give up everything for you and this temptation.


Step by step and day by day
Slowly but surely, being pulled further into temptation.


Every second counts I can't break away
Time is of the essence and I cannot escape the pull of temptation.


Leave no trace
Avoid leaving any sign of my actions or involvement.


Hide your face
Conceal your identity and actions from others.


Keep us from temptation
Pray for protection against the pull of temptation.


Lead us not into temptation
A plea to be guided away from temptation and its consequences.


Trying to find it
Searching for the temptation that eludes me.


You've got to get up behind it
To pursue the temptation despite its challenging nature.


Put your dime in the hot slot
Take a risk for the sake of the temptation.


But it's a million to one shot
The likelihood of success is remarkably small.


You think that you're right no
A false sense of confidence regarding the path of temptation.


You're going to fake it tonight now
Pretending to be something I'm not in pursuit of the temptation.


Give me a breakdown
An explanation or breakdown of the situation at hand.


Because it's time for a shakedown
A period of upheaval and restructuring must occur in pursuit of the temptation.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY JOEL

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@xrismijalkovic

I've never been closer
I've tried to understand
That certain feeling
Carved by another's hand
But it's too late to hesitate
We can't keep on living like this
Leave no track
Don't look back

All I desire
Temptation
Keep climbing higher and higher
Temptation
Adorable creatures
Temptation
With unacceptable features
Temptation
Trouble is coming
Temptation
It's just the high cost of loving
Temptation
You can take it or leave it
Temptation
But you'd better believe it

You've got to make me an offer
That cannot be ignored
So let's head for home now
Everything I have is yours
Step by step and day by day
Every second counts I can't break away
Leave no trace
Hide your face

All I desire
Temptation
Keep climbing higher and higher
Temptation
Adorable creatures
Temptation
With unacceptable features
Temptation
Trouble is coming
Temptation
It's just the high cost of loving
Temptation
You can take it or leave it
Temptation
But you'd better believe it

Keep us from temptation
Lead us not into temptation

Trying to find it
Temptation
You've got to get up behind it
Temptation
Put your dime in the hot slot
Temptation
But it's a million to one shot
Temptation
You think that you're right no
Temptation
You're going to fake it tonight now
Temptation
Give me a breakdown
Temptation
Because it's time for a shakedown



All comments from YouTube:

@BillieJolene1

Way cool music!   I actually accidently ran across this and I'm glad I did.  :)

@irenalovecraft3478

usually don' t like covers but this one' s great!

@bigrichturbo25

thank you very much :-)

@Thornzo

damn this is such a good song haha

@vsangel91

I like it as much as cradle of filths version.

@xrismijalkovic

I've never been closer
I've tried to understand
That certain feeling
Carved by another's hand
But it's too late to hesitate
We can't keep on living like this
Leave no track
Don't look back

All I desire
Temptation
Keep climbing higher and higher
Temptation
Adorable creatures
Temptation
With unacceptable features
Temptation
Trouble is coming
Temptation
It's just the high cost of loving
Temptation
You can take it or leave it
Temptation
But you'd better believe it

You've got to make me an offer
That cannot be ignored
So let's head for home now
Everything I have is yours
Step by step and day by day
Every second counts I can't break away
Leave no trace
Hide your face

All I desire
Temptation
Keep climbing higher and higher
Temptation
Adorable creatures
Temptation
With unacceptable features
Temptation
Trouble is coming
Temptation
It's just the high cost of loving
Temptation
You can take it or leave it
Temptation
But you'd better believe it

Keep us from temptation
Lead us not into temptation

Trying to find it
Temptation
You've got to get up behind it
Temptation
Put your dime in the hot slot
Temptation
But it's a million to one shot
Temptation
You think that you're right no
Temptation
You're going to fake it tonight now
Temptation
Give me a breakdown
Temptation
Because it's time for a shakedown

@BloodBite

yeap

@poposisa

@Exsecrorsps amigo...solo ve cuantas vistas tiene este video. y cuantas el cover de cradle :)

@Celiaa666

cradle of filth hizo una cover de esta canción o son rosetta stone los que hicieron una cover de esta canción de ellos? o.o

@bigrichturbo25

who sings the original?

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