Originally founded in 2010 when two school friends (Jamie and Oli) who had collaborated on various projects before decided to create a band to combine their two song writing styles. They recruited friends James and Kris and after several months of rejected name ideas, The Vast was born.
The Vast are:
Jamie Giacomelli - Guitars/Vocals
Oliver Foster - Guitars/Vocals
Kristoffer Wheeler - Bass
James Horwood - Drums/Keyboards
temptation
The Vast Lyrics
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I went searching for the truth
I stumbled across you
And I know you're not the truth
I went in the ocean
I went looking for some love
All I found is that I found
I haven't found enough
I stand alone
Can you save me from myself
You are my temptation
You are my temptation
To do what I know is
You are my temptation
You are my temptation
To do what I knew is wrong
What I knew is wrong
Is you
I stand alone now
I stand alone
Can you save me from myself
Oh please
They've been killing children
And nobody seems to care
They've been laughing at my god
My god I wouldn't dare
You are my temptation
The lyrics to The Vast's song "Temptation" tell the story of the singer searching for truth and love in different places, but with little success. They then turn their attention to someone who is not truthful but still tempts them to do wrong. Throughout the song, the singer is depicted standing alone, seemingly struggling with their own demons. In the midst of all this, they reach out to the tempter, pleading with them to save them from themselves.
The opening lines paint a picture of someone seeking answers, possibly spiritual or philosophical, in the desert. However, they come across someone who is not what they seem to be. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer seems to struggle with this knowledge but is still drawn to the tempter. The following lines depict a search for love, perhaps implying that the singer is looking for answers in human relationships as well. However, once again, their search is unsuccessful.
The chorus of the song then shifts focus to the tempter. The singer acknowledges that they are aware that what they are doing is wrong, but they are unable to resist the pull of temptation. The mention of "killing children" and "laughing at my god" could be interpreted as social commentary, suggesting that society is becoming increasingly corrupt and that the singer is finding it difficult to navigate through it all.
Overall, the lyrics to "Temptation" suggest that the singer is struggling to find meaning and purpose in life amidst a corrupted society. They seem to be aware that they are making the wrong choices, but they are unable to resist the temptations that are presented to them.
Line by Line Meaning
I went in the desert
I ventured into isolation.
I went searching for the truth
I was seeking answers and knowledge.
I stumbled across you
I unexpectedly met you.
And I know you're not the truth
I'm aware that you're not what I'm looking for.
I went in the ocean
I journeyed into vastness.
I went looking for some love
I sought affection and companionship.
All I found is that I found
The only thing I obtained is having obtained something.
I haven't found enough
I have not discovered what I was hoping to find.
I stand alone now
I am now by myself.
I stand alone
I'm isolated and without assistance.
Can you save me from myself
Can you help me overcome my inner turmoil?
You are my temptation
You are the lure that is difficult to resist.
You are my temptation
You are the enticement that is pulling at me.
To do what I know is
To act in a way I am aware is questionable.
You are my temptation
You are the nudge that's making me falter.
You are my temptation
You are the seduction that's making me struggle.
To do what I knew is wrong
To do something that I knew would violate my morals or beliefs.
What I knew is wrong
Acting against what is right.
Is you
It is because of you.
I stand alone now
I'm now by myself again.
I stand alone
I'm isolated once more.
Can you save me from myself
Can you help me overcome my inner demons?
Oh please
An earnest plea for help or assistance.
They've been killing children
The innocent have been tragically dying.
And nobody seems to care
It seems like no one is taking action or attempting to bring change.
They've been laughing at my god
Others have been mocking and discrediting what I believe in.
My god I wouldn't dare
I wouldn't have the audacity or courage to mock their beliefs in the same way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: D. GAMSON, O. LEIBER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stalker
I went in the desert
I went searching for the truth
I stumbled across you and I
Know you're not the truth
I went in the ocean
I went looking for some love
All I found is that I found
I haven't found enough
I stand alone now
I stand alone
Can you save me from myself
You are my temptation
To do what I knew is wrong
You are my temptation
To do what I knew is wrong…
Melissa Grubb
I FIND IT STRANGE THAT THE WORLD STILL DOESNT KNOW VAST VERY WELL . ITS AN AMAZING BAND !
Queen V
Agreed
1ird
Isn't it just one guy?
James L
That's their sad loss
Queen V
This is the best song ever! Been the biggest fan since the 90’s!!!
Stalker
I went in the desert
I went searching for the truth
I stumbled across you and I
Know you're not the truth
I went in the ocean
I went looking for some love
All I found is that I found
I haven't found enough
I stand alone now
I stand alone
Can you save me from myself
You are my temptation
To do what I knew is wrong
You are my temptation
To do what I knew is wrong…
ForcesOfOdin
I come back to this album every few years and it's always just as rich, with this song being one of my favorites. Awesome.
Tywin Lannister
For anyone interested; VAST has only ever been one guy: Jon Crosby.
He's a MOTHERFUCKING genius savant!
Dom
Who thumbs down great tunes? Some people are just miserable. Love it.
Andris Lauva
fivebythree Some people are miserable? Most of The human flesh mass is like that.