Temptation Dice
The View Lyrics
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and they don't know what's on your mind.
You'll get fat running on the beaten track
Cause dice can change your mind.
Well I rolled it a long the floor one night
And have you ever been a bad bad man
Caught up in the beat she had the devils dancing feet
As the tears flew to lover's eyes.
The same thing happens every morning
And I know the reason why
The sun goes down and the council lights go on
And everybody's sky high
With sedatives and authority to cry
People are always saying how do you do to me
They need to speak what's on their mind
You roll the dice and you don't think twice
If this can change your life
Well I rolled a high and it made me feel alive
I tell you man I nearly died
It made me think what's worse broken promise or my bones
And the bruising of my pride knocked me off my side
The same thing happens every evening
And I know the reason why
The sun goes down and the council lights go on
And everybody's left standing round the fire
with the same old song.
You've got to change
(da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
(repeat)
Life's more than a chip shop wrapper
They don't like what you do
The View's song "Temptation Dice" appears to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of conformity and not following your own desires. The singer proclaims that people are always asking how you are without truly knowing what's going on inside your mind. He warns against running on the "beaten track" or the safe and predictable path because rolling the dice - taking risks and maybe making mistakes - can change your life. The dice symbolize the unpredictable nature of life's choices and how easy it is to be swayed by temptation.
The singer rolls the dice one night and becomes a "bad bad man" caught up in the beat of a seductive woman, only to regret it later. He acknowledges the routine of his life, where every morning and evening follows the same pattern of people getting high and crying out for help, hinting at a sense of despair and disillusionment. The chorus serves as a reminder to break free from this cycle and make a change. The final verse also encourages the listener to not let others dictate their worth and tells them that "life's more than a chip shop wrapper", implying that there is more to life than just the mundane and mediocre.
Overall, "Temptation Dice" suggests that taking risks and breaking free from conformity can be scary and uncertain, but it is necessary to live a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
People are always saying how do you do to you
People greet you with meaningless pleasantries
and they don't know what's on your mind.
No one knows what's really going on with you
You'll get fat running on the beaten track
Leading a predictable life is unfulfilling
Cause dice can change your mind.
Taking risks can alter your perspective
Well I rolled it a long the floor one night
I took a chance one night
And have you ever been a bad bad man
Have you ever made questionable choices
Caught up in the beat she had the devils dancing feet
In the heat of the moment, bad decisions can seem exciting
As the tears flew to lover's eyes.
My actions had negative consequences for my partner
The same thing happens every morning
Every day feels like a repeat
And I know the reason why
I understand why I feel stuck in this rut
The sun goes down and the council lights go on
Life is mundane and controlled
And everybody's sky high
People are using drugs or other vices to escape their reality
With sedatives and authority to cry
People rely on medication and those in power to cope
People are always saying how do you do to me
People direct superficial greetings at me
They need to speak what's on their mind
People should be more honest with each other
You roll the dice and you don't think twice
When taking risks, you shouldn't overthink it
If this can change your life
A single decision can change everything
Well I rolled a high and it made me feel alive
I took a risk and it was exhilarating
I tell you man I nearly died
The risk I took was dangerous
It made me think what's worse broken promise or my bones
I had to weigh the risks and consequences of my actions
And the bruising of my pride knocked me off my side
The negative consequences of my risk-taking humbled me
The same thing happens every evening
Every night feels like a repeat
And I know the reason why
I understand why I feel stuck in this rut
The sun goes down and the council lights go on
Life is mundane and controlled
And everybody's left standing round the fire
People are just going through the motions
with the same old song.
Life is monotonous and unchanging
You've got to change
You need to take risks and shake things up
(da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
(repeat)
Don't let them tell you that you don't matter
Don't let others make you feel insignificant
Life's more than a chip shop wrapper
There's more to life than just the mundane
They don't like what you do
Some people won't understand your choices
Contributed by Tristan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@liammurphy4159
People are always saying how do you do to you
And they don't know what's on your mind.
You'll get fat running on the beaten track
Cause dice can change your mind.
Well I rolled it a long the floor one night
And have you ever been a bad bad man
Caught up in the beat she had the devils dancing feet
As the tears flew to lover's eyes.
The same thing happens every morning
And I know the reason why
The sun goes down and the council lights go on
And everybody's sky high
With sedatives and authority to cry
People are always saying how do you do to me
They need to speak what's on their mind
You roll the dice and you don't think twice
If this can change your life
Well I rolled a high and it made me feel alive
I tell you man I nearly died
It made me think what's worse broken promise or my bones
And the bruising of my pride knocked me off my side
The same thing happens every evening
And I know the reason why
The sun goes down and the council lights go on
And everybody's left standing round the fire
With the same old song.
You've got to change
(Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
(Repeat)
Don't let them tell you that you don't matter
Life's more than a chip shop wrapper
They don't like what you do
@sarah-jaynemcdonald2594
Thank you Anth for picking this song for my wee brother Alec's funeral. I listen to it all the time ❤️ Uz really were the best best friends iv ever known. Coming up for Alecs birthday soon, yous would have been 26!! Can only imagine the carnage youz would have been through by now. I know youz are kicking it up the looking down on us......probably laughing. RIP BB Bro and Anth. Youz were 2 of a kind. Never ever will uz be forgotten! All my love always ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
@Aldo187_
THEY need to speak what's on their MIND!!!!
@andymccombie2360
This song and band needs more
@TheBCmusicuk
I'm from the southend area, this music video makes me very happy to live round here hahaha
@johnparkinson5876
The View r still the n1 band ever
@liammurphy4159
People are always saying how do you do to you
And they don't know what's on your mind.
You'll get fat running on the beaten track
Cause dice can change your mind.
Well I rolled it a long the floor one night
And have you ever been a bad bad man
Caught up in the beat she had the devils dancing feet
As the tears flew to lover's eyes.
The same thing happens every morning
And I know the reason why
The sun goes down and the council lights go on
And everybody's sky high
With sedatives and authority to cry
People are always saying how do you do to me
They need to speak what's on their mind
You roll the dice and you don't think twice
If this can change your life
Well I rolled a high and it made me feel alive
I tell you man I nearly died
It made me think what's worse broken promise or my bones
And the bruising of my pride knocked me off my side
The same thing happens every evening
And I know the reason why
The sun goes down and the council lights go on
And everybody's left standing round the fire
With the same old song.
You've got to change
(Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
(Repeat)
Don't let them tell you that you don't matter
Life's more than a chip shop wrapper
They don't like what you do
@WstRydaPupaLunAsylu1
What A Band !!!
@tubsandtiles3
Love the view, can't wait for the album, seems like their music has matured alot too (:
@LucyRaitt
such a quality band <3
@SmudgyHollz
@TheBaeng Dundonians! A fair amount of my family came from Dundee!