1) A Montreal, Can… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, three artists named The Box.
1) A Montreal, Canada new wave band, formed 1981 by Jean-Marc Pisapia (an early member of Men Without Hats). The band was re-started, in 2003, with new lineup.
Originally, Jean-Marc recruited guitarist Guy Florent and bassist Jean-Pierre Brie for the band, who were originally known as Checkpoint Charlie before settling on the name The Box. After a 15-year hiatus the band released their fifth album, the progressive-rock flavored "Black Dog There" on Komfy-Universal. They released an all-French concept album in 2010 - "Le Horla De Maupassant" theBoxBand.com
2) Sheffield group 1981-1985, formed out of the ashes of the first Clock DVA. Former DVA members Paul Widger, Charlie Collins and Roger Quail linked up with bassman Terry Todd, and worked with several vocalists including Ken Bingley and Stephen Mallinder (of Cabaret Voltaire) before recruiting Peter Hope. The Box were the first group to sign for Go! Discs for whom they released 2 LPs and several singles. Parting company in 1984 they released further records on the Cabs' Doublevision imprint before splitting in 1985. Several members were later involved with the groups Flex 13, Pete Hope & The Jonathan S. Podmore Method and Hula.
Discography:
Secrets Out (UK Go! Discs, 1983)
The Box EP (UK Go! Discs, 1983)
Great Moments in Big Slam (UK Go! Discs, 1984)
Muscle In EP (UK Doublevision, 1985)
Muscle Out (UK Rough Trade, 1985)
3) AKA TACS, an MC/Producer from Oceanside,CA (San Diego) The core member of the short lived group PandorasBox, TACS is back as THE BOX with help from good friend and label mate Reason the Citizen. He is a firm believer in the DIY ethic.
temptation
The Box Lyrics
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Temptation
Summertime, nightfall
And the fever of the heat
I feel tension all around
You could breathe it in the air
I stand still, alive in emotion
I am a slave to my destiny
Sleepless nights are vain without you
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
No sense of reality
The pleasure and the pain
I ll be burning down inside
Till the second you are mine
I stand still, alive in emotion
I am a slave to my destiny
Share my desire, my urge to surrender
I get closer to losing, every maddening second
What is left of my will
Cuz I love how it feels, and I hardly had enough
The power of your spell
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
Oh, wild fire burning loose
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
(REPEAT TILL FADE)
The lyrics to The Box's song Temptation speak of a powerful desire and an inability to resist its pull. The song's opening lines set the scene of a summer night, with a feverish heat that seems to heighten tensions. The singer speaks of feeling tension all around, something that can be breathed in the air. It's a scene of anticipation, with the singer clearly building up to something.
As the song unfolds, the singer reveals that this tension is due to a powerful desire they feel. They are a slave to their destiny, and they long to share their desire with someone else. The chorus emphasizes the obsessive quality of this desire, with the singer feeling blind to anything but this all-consuming passion. They feel both pleasure and pain, and they are burning inside until they can have what they want.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling to keep control, someone who is surrendering to their desires without being able to resist them. The song's repetitive structure, with the chorus repeating over and over again, underscores the sense of being caught in a cycle of temptation that the singer can't escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Temptation
The singer is struggling with an overwhelming temptation.
Temptation
The temptation is so strong that it deserves to be repeated.
Summertime, nightfall
The setting of the song is a warm summer evening.
And the fever of the heat
The heat is building and is almost unbearable.
I feel tension all around
The artist is aware of the heightened energy in the air.
You could breathe it in the air
The tension is palpable and almost visible.
I stand still, alive in emotion
The singer is frozen, consumed with emotion.
I am a slave to my destiny
The artist feels powerless to resist the temptation.
Share my desire, my urge to surrender
The artist wants to give in to the temptation and is desperate for someone to understand.
Sleepless nights are vain without you
The artist cannot sleep without the object of their desire.
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
The chorus highlights the singer's obsession and desire for mercy from the temptation that is making them feel incredibly lonely.
No sense of reality
The artist is so consumed with the temptation that they cannot properly perceive the world around them.
The pleasure and the pain
The singer is aware that giving in to the temptation will bring both pleasure and pain.
I'll be burning down inside
The singer is consumed with internal struggle caused by the temptation.
Till the second you are mine
The singer will not be at peace until they have what they desire.
I get closer to losing, every maddening second
The artist is aware that they are losing the battle with the temptation.
What is left of my will
The temptation has drained the artist's willpower completely.
Cuz I love how it feels, and I hardly had enough
The singer craves the feeling brought on by the temptation and has not had enough of it.
The power of your spell
The temptation has a spell-like power over the singer.
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
The chorus is repeated to emphasize the artist's desperation for mercy from the temptation that they are so blindly obsessed with.
Oh, wild fire burning loose
The temptation is like a wild fire that is out of control.
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
The chorus is repeated until the song fades out, further emphasizing the artist's intense struggle with the temptation.
Contributed by Declan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aerogatto
Temptation
Temptation
Summertime, nightfall
And the fever of the heat
I feel tension all around
You could breathe it in the air
I stand still, alive in emotion
I am a slave to my destiny
Share my desire, my urge to surrender
Sleepless nights are vain without you
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
No sense of reality
The pleasure and the pain
I’ll be burning down inside
Till the second you are mine
I stand still, alive in emotion
I am a slave to my destiny
Share my desire, my urge to surrender
Sleepless nights are vain without you
I get closer to losing, every maddening second
What is left of my will
Cuz I love how it feels, and I hardly had enough
The power of your spell
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
Oh, wild fire burning loose
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
@aerogatto1
Temptation
Temptation
Summertime, nightfall
And the fever of the heat
I feel tension all around
You could breathe it in the air
I stand still, alive in emotion
I am a slave to my destiny
Share my desire, my urge to surrender
Sleepless nights are vain without you
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
No sense of reality
The pleasure and the pain
I ll be burning down inside
Till the second you are mine
I stand still, alive in emotion
I am a slave to my destiny
Share my desire, my urge to surrender
Sleepless nights are vain without you
I get closer to losing, every maddening second
What is left of my will
Cuz I love how it feels, and I hardly had enough
The power of your spell
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
Oh, wild fire burning loose
(CHORUS)
(Temptation)
Oh, blind in obsession
(Temptation)
The sweet cry of fantasy
(Temptation, temptation)
Have mercy, mercy for me
I feel lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
(REPEAT TILL FADE)
Thanks to The Proud Canadian
@Natty0975
My favorite song ! I'm very happy that I grew up and was able to know this Quebec group called The Box. Unfortunately, they didn't have the success they totally deserved. Still listening to them even though we don't hear about them anymore. Will always be a true The Box fan ❤❤❤
@batphink2655
Right on Natty, yes they were a great band !
@Sasha24608
They still are! Just saw them! In a show in Quebec City!! 💕
@energybengt
these guys better be in the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame. they wrote a lot of very good music and have a style that is really unique.
@westwindsailer
Slick production for a great song! Loved these guys, good like this brings the old days back in CDN.
@canuck-gd9mz
Quebec classic, in my book, and for the world.
@bramcurtis6900
One of the best driving songs of all time. Find a curvy road...see if I am wrong.
@eddybrash1793
Bruh 😂
@myrnabarager5062
Just saw The Box this summer and became a fan.
@goodstuffohhyeah
Wow didn't know they still performed. Nice