temptation
The Dirty Guv'nahs Lyrics
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I should be satisfied
But we need to be the way we were
At the start, we were bold
Our legs were strong
But weakness came and changed, changed our mind
Somewhere beneath all the running
She tried to bribe me with money
But I won’t take her side
Temptation, I don’t need you
So, I’m up here watching over
Over everything I’ve done
And I swear, I can’t believe what I see
How on earth do I fall for every bribe, every time
Greed, she won’t stay silent
She’s gonna sing like a love song
She’s gonna sound like a prize
She’s gonna promise tomorrow
But I’m not trading mine
Temptation, I don’t need you
Oh, oh she wants to live inside your mind
Oh, oh she’ll try to stay
Oh, oh dig in deep you got to fight her
Hold on to me
Temptation, I don’t need you
The Dirty Guv’nahs’ song “Temptation” speaks about the human struggle with temptation and the desire to resist it. Lead vocalist James Trimble sings about the temptation to succumb to the lies and bribes of someone else. He reflects on the initial strength in relationships and how that can change over time when vulnerability creeps up. The lyrics illustrate the importance of maintaining the original passion and constant battle against greed and deceit. Trimble declares that he won’t be swayed by temptation, and there is no need for him to give in.
The song carries a message that can resonate with listeners, as everyone has faced temptation at some point in their lives. It brings to light the struggle that people go through to stay true to their values and resist the pull of materialistic desires. The vocals lend a sense of urgency and sincerity to the song, making it all the more relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m thankful that we’ve made it
I am grateful that we have reached this point
I should be satisfied
I ought to feel content
But we need to be the way we were
However, it is necessary for us to revert to our former selves
At the start, we were bold
Initially, we were fearless
Our legs were strong
We possessed great strength
But weakness came and changed, changed our mind
However, vulnerability crept in and altered our mindset
Somewhere beneath all the running
Amidst all the haste
Deeper we rolled in the lie
We further immersed ourselves in deceit
She tried to bribe me with money
A woman attempted to buy my loyalty with cash
But I won’t take her side
But I refuse to take her position
Temptation, I don’t need you
I do not require the enticement of luxuries
So, I’m up here watching over
Thus, I am here observing from above
Over everything I’ve done
Reflecting over all my actions
And I swear, I can’t believe what I see
And I swear, I am astounded by what I witness
How on earth do I fall for every bribe, every time
How is it that I succumb to every bribe, without fail
Greed, she won’t stay silent
Greed is insatiable and persistently present
She’s gonna sing like a love song
She will seduce like a romantic melody
She’s gonna sound like a prize
She will seem like a valuable reward
She’s gonna promise tomorrow
She will assure the future
But I’m not trading mine
I am not willing to sacrifice my integrity
Oh, oh she wants to live inside your mind
Oh, she desires to dwell within your psyche
Oh, oh she’ll try to stay
Oh, she will strive to persist
Oh, oh dig in deep you got to fight her
Oh, dig in deep and you must resist her
Hold on to me
Hold on to me, for I will support you
Temptation, I don’t need you
I do not require the allure of luxuries
Writer(s): James Trimble, Michael Jenkins
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