temptation
Ted Fio Rito And His Orchestra Lyrics

The lyrics to Ted Fio Rito And His Orchestra's song Temptation speak about the emotions one feels when confronted with something irresistible. The singer describes how they were alone when temptation appeared, and they should have known better, but they smile and lure them in. The singer's heart is stolen and gone because of the temptation, and they are filled with excitement, thinking about the possibilities if the temptation were willing. However, they understand that it can never be, and they pity themselves for being drawn to the temptation. The lyrics suggest that the singer is at the mercy of the temptation and that they belong to it.

The singer then offers their heart to the temptation, stating that they are a slave to it and cannot resist it. The temptation is described as being "born to be kissed," an urge that the singer feels powerless to resist. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that they are temptation's slave, and they offer their heart in exchange for the promise that they will never part ways. The lyrics portray a sense of inevitability and a lack of control when faced with temptation, suggesting that it is an all-consuming force.