temptation
The Dogma Lyrics


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Hey you, don't hide in the dark
Don't run for cover
Don't close your eyes full of fear
But face your future
'Cos' I'm the only one who really knows your heart

Don't believe what they say
And together we'll fly away
If you dare... tonight is your night

I'm the man of your life, I'm your saviour
Let your body go with me let your soul go in me
'Cos' I'm the only one who really knows your soul

Don't believe what they say
And together we'll fly away
If you dare... tonight is your night

Like a tiger in a cage
Break your chains and free your rage
For your love,..a new beginning

The tears in your eyes
Will be dried like the rain by the sun
The thorns of your heart'll be picked
Up like a rose from a garden

Pain is the only friend of my life
Darkness will be my guide
My future is sand in an hourglass

Hope is dead within my heart
A memory too far
I'm only watting for the end...

Don't believe what they say
And together we'll fly away
If you dare... tonight is your night

Like a tiger in a cage




Break your chains and free your rage
For your love... a new beginning

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in The Dogma's song Temptation are about temptation and the seductive nature of it that can make people let go of their fears and inhibitions in the moment. The song's speaker is encouraging someone to face their future and not be afraid of what may come, as they are the only one who knows the listener's heart and soul. They ask the listener to ignore what others may say and fly away with them instead. The singer compares the listener to a tiger in a cage, telling them to break free from their chains and let their rage out for a new beginning, for their love.


The second half of the song takes an introspective turn, with the singer admitting to a dark and painful past that they feel destined to repeat. They express feelings of hopelessness and sorrow while still urging the listener, and perhaps themselves, to take the chance and fly away from it all.


Overall, the song speaks to the power of temptation, both in its ability to lure us into the unfamiliar but also in its potential to help us break free from our limitations and start anew.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey you, don't hide in the dark
Don't be afraid to face your problems and step out of your comfort zone.


Don't run for cover
Don't retreat from your life and the challenges it presents.


Don't close your eyes full of fear
Don't be afraid to confront difficult situations and emotions.


But face your future
Confront your challenges head-on and take control of your own life.


'Cos' I'm the only one who really knows your heart
Trust in the artist because they understand you and know what's best for you.


Don't believe what they say
Don't let others' opinions or expectations dictate your decisions and your life.


And together we'll fly away
Let the singer guide you towards a better future and a new beginning.


If you dare... tonight is your night
Take a risk and be bold, because tonight is the time for change.


I'm the man of your life, I'm your saviour
The artist believes they can save you and help you find happiness.


Let your body go with me let your soul go in me
Trust the artist with your physical and emotional self.


'Cos' I'm the only one who really knows your soul
The singer truly understands you on a deep level and wants to help you.


Like a tiger in a cage
You have strength and power within you that is currently restrained.


Break your chains and free your rage
Overcome your limitations and let your emotions out.


For your love,..a new beginning
Find a new start and direction motivated by love.


The tears in your eyes
Your sadness and pain.


Will be dried like the rain by the sun
Your pain will fade and be replaced by joy and light.


The thorns of your heart'll be picked
Your emotional wounds will be healed and soothed.


Up like a rose from a garden
You will bloom and flourish when your wounds are healed.


Pain is the only friend of my life
The singer has experienced a lot of pain and darkness.


Darkness will be my guide
The artist has been guided by their pain and struggles to reach their current understanding.


My future is sand in an hourglass
The artist feels like their time is running out and the future is uncertain.


Hope is dead within my heart
The artist feels like they have lost all hope for the future.


A memory too far
Hope seems like something distant and unattainable to the singer.


I'm only watting for the end...
The artist feels resigned to a fate of pain and darkness.




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