temptation
TEA PARTY Lyrics


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Driven by restrained desire
I want what I need
Shaking as her sex takes hold
I've lost all control

Temptation
Temptation
Drowning in a sea of rage
I taste the embrace
Helpless as it steals my soul
I've lost all control

Temptation
It never lets you down
Temptation
One foot in the ground

We exist in a world
Where the fear of illusion is real
And we cling to the past
To deny and confuse the ideal
Once inside we conceive and
Believe in a God we can't feel

Destined by a fate so cruel
And drugged to delight
Laughing as these lies unfold
I've lost all control

Temptation
It never lets me down
Temptation
One foot in the ground
Temptation
You satisfy my soul




Temptation
I've lost all control

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Temptation" by Tea Party describe the intense, overwhelming desire for something, symbolized by sexual temptation. The singer is conflicted, feeling both driven and restrained by their desire. They are shaking, losing control as they succumb to the temptation. The chorus, with its repetition of the word "Temptation," emphasizes the power and irresistibility of this force.


However, the song is not just about sexual temptation – it also touches on the fear of illusion and the struggle to believe in something that can't be felt. The lines "We exist in a world / Where the fear of illusion is real / And we cling to the past / To deny and confuse the ideal" suggest a larger existential crisis. The singer feels helpless, drowning in a sea of rage, as they try to navigate through a confusing, uncertain world.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of deep, conflicting emotions – desire and fear, passion and confusion, control and loss of control. The driving, intense guitar and percussion reinforce this atmosphere, creating a haunting, almost hypnotic effect.


Line by Line Meaning

Driven by restrained desire
Compelled by a strong yet controlled longing


I want what I need
Desiring what is necessary for my well-being


Shaking as her sex takes hold
Trembling as her physical desire consumes her


I've lost all control
No longer having power over my own actions


Temptation
The alluring force that draws one towards something desirable yet dangerous


Drowning in a sea of rage
Submerged in a strong feeling of anger and frustration


I taste the embrace
Experiencing the sensation of being held tightly


Helpless as it steals my soul
Feeling powerless as this experience takes over my being


It never lets you down
This temptation always delivers on its promises, for better or worse


One foot in the ground
Being close to death, either literally or figuratively


We exist in a world
We are alive in a reality where


Where the fear of illusion is real
The apprehension of deception is a genuine concern


And we cling to the past
We hold onto previous experiences and memories


To deny and confuse the ideal
To reject and disorient the perfect or desired situation


Once inside we conceive and
When we delve deeply, we create and


Believe in a God we can't feel
Have faith in a deity we cannot physically sense


Destined by a fate so cruel
Doomed by a harsh destiny


And drugged to delight
Enchanted by something that brings pleasure, despite its harmful effects


Laughing as these lies unfold
Chuckling as these falsehoods unravel


You satisfy my soul
You satiate the deepest part of me


I've lost all control
I am no longer in charge of my thoughts, feelings or actions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFREY SCOTT MARTIN, STUART CHATWOOD, JEFFREY JOHN BURROWS

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nunya 🐝s wax - august 73

such fine… looking gents.!
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& still rockin’ that same heat - today. 😉

very fond memories of
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BDO (big day out)

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rebecca rosen

Another underappreciated Canadian gem,fabulous live

Venus Smith

Definitely. Loved from first time hearing!!!!

Nini

One of the best drummers I have ever seen live. Never get tired of listening to this band. One cohesive unit they are. Well done guys!!

Amy N. Duncan

Teenagers need to listen to songs like this now. That’s why I truly miss the 90’s

miniclip7951

This plays all the time on the Q92.7FM (Sudbury, ON) & i can't get enough of it - they still play econoline crush, i mother earth, tea party... i never knew alt Canadian rock from the 90s was so absolutely amazing

J Bevan

Some of the best music you can hear

Charissa Peters

miniclip7951 I AGREE!!! It is the BES!!!💙

Gene Drakes

Was lucky to know most of staff from 102.1 in Toronto! From 96 to 04 . A school friend from 80's would be so pissed because they kept telling me to listen to the station! Took a few years but she was right!!

Lina J ☂

I Mother Earth!☺︎︎☺︎︎

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Jason Bright

A gem from the North. First time I heard this on the radio, I immediately pulled a u-turn and went directly to purchase this album at Walmart.

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