In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as serial killers, torture, genocide, organized crime, secret societies, occultism, terrorism, religion or antireligion, fascism, racism and war, have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, Reign in Blood (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.
Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received gold certification in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan, and over 20 million worldwide. The band has received five Grammy Award nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "Eyes of the Insane" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album Christ Illusion (2006). After more than three decades of recording and performing, Slayer announced in January 2018 that it would embark on a farewell tour, which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which the band disbanded.
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Studio albums
Show No Mercy (1983)
Hell Awaits (1985)
Reign in Blood (1986)
South of Heaven (1988)
Seasons in the Abyss (1990)
Divine Intervention (1994)
Undisputed Attitude (1996)
Diabolus in Musica (1998)
God Hates Us All (2001)
Christ Illusion (2006)
World Painted Blood (2009)
Repentless (2015)
Temptation
Slayer Lyrics
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To see more than you can see
Look into uncertainty
Reflections of treachery
Would you leave the world behind
Endless life is here to find
Can I interest you in lies
Sell your soul for all it buys
[Chorus:]
Play with your insanity
Shatter your reality
Pulsing in your blood
I can satisfy your greed
For now all your debts are free
I have all eternity
To quench all the death I breed
Recreate the rules of play
From now things are done my way
None have ever won my game
Crucified them all in flames
Have you ever danced with the devil
His temptation ever summoned you
Ever penned your name in blood
Let possession slowly swallow you
When you stand under full moonlight
The attraction mesmerizes you
Have you ever wondered why
It seems that evil you're attracted to
Reach out to my hand
Step back in time's sand
Genetic wasteland
Far beyond death
The song "Temptation" by Slayer is an intense exploration of the allure of evil and the temptation to indulge in it. The lyrics seem to be directed at an individual who is considering selling their soul to the devil in exchange for power, eternal life, and a release from debts. The devil is portrayed as a seductive figure who can offer all of these things, but at a terrible cost - the individual will be trapped in his thrall forever, unable to escape the endless cycle of temptation and corruption. The lyrics ask the listener if they have ever felt the pull of evil, and if they have ever been tempted to give in to it. In the chorus, the devil tells the listener that he can satisfy their greed, and promises to quench the death he breeds. The song is a warning about the dangers of giving in to temptation and playing with the devil.
Overall, "Temptation" is a powerful song that explores themes of evil, temptation, and corruption. It is a warning about the dangers of giving in to these temptations and the price that must be paid for indulging in them. The lyrics are intense and thought-provoking, and the song itself is a powerful example of Slayer's unique blend of thrash metal and dark themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever felt the need
Have you ever experienced the desire
To see more than you can see
To explore the beyond horizon
Look into uncertainty
Investigate the unknown
Reflections of treachery
Images of betrayal
Would you leave the world behind
Do you want to abandon your current existence
Endless life is here to find
There is an eternal life to discover
Can I interest you in lies
Do you want to hear some fabricated stories
Sell your soul for all it buys
Trade your spiritual essence for material possessions
Play with your insanity
Manipulate your instability
Shatter your reality
Destroy your perception of truth
Pulsing in your blood
Emanating from within you
I can satisfy your greed
I can fulfill your selfish desires
For now all your debts are free
Currently, you are relieved of your obligations
I have all eternity
I possess everlasting life
To quench all the death I breed
To extinguish the mortality I create
Recreate the rules of play
Revive the regulations of the game
From now things are done my way
Henceforth, I determine the outcome
None have ever won my game
No one has ever emerged victorious in my contest
Crucified them all in flames
Condemned all opponents to death by burning
Have you ever danced with the devil
Have you ever succumbed to temptation
His temptation ever summoned you
Were you ever lured by Satan's temptation
Ever penned your name in blood
Did you ever sign a pact using your own blood
Let possession slowly swallow you
Permit the domination to consume you gradually
When you stand under full moonlight
When you bask in the radiance of the full moon
The attraction mesmerizes you
The appeal captivates you
Have you ever wondered why
Did you ever question the reason why
It seems that evil you're attracted to
It appears that you are drawn to malevolence
Reach out to my hand
Extend your hand towards me
Step back in time's sand
Go back in time
Genetic wasteland
A barren land of DNA
Far beyond death
Exceeding the domain of death itself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KERRY KING
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