temptation
V. A. S. T. 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
These lyrics are about the internal struggle between good and evil or right and wrong. The singer went on a journey to find truth and love, but instead found someone who represents temptation, something that will lead them down the wrong path. Despite knowing that this person is not the truth or the love they were seeking, they feel drawn to this temptation.
The repetition of "I stand alone" emphasizes the loneliness and isolation the singer feels in their struggle. They want someone to save them from themselves, to resist the temptation they feel. The line "They've been killing children and nobody seems to care" adds another layer to the struggle, highlighting the external forces that can make it difficult to do what's right.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer feels lost and in need of guidance. They recognize the danger of temptation but are struggling to resist it. The song's haunting melody adds to the feeling of loneliness and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
I went in the desert
I traveled to a barren place.
I went searching for the truth
I sought information that is actually correct.
I stumbled across you
Inadvertently, I encountered you.
And I know you're not the truth
I'm aware that you aren't what I'm looking for.
I went in the ocean
I visited the sea's vast expanse.
I went looking for some love
I sought romantic companionship.
All I found is that I found
The only thing I discovered is that I discovered something.
I haven't found enough
I failed to uncover an ample amount.
I stand alone now
Currently, I'm without company.
I stand alone
I am all by myself.
Can you save me from myself
Could you rescue me from my inner demons?
You are my temptation
You are my irresistible attraction.
You are my temptation
You are my enticement.
To do what I know is
I am persuaded to commit actions I'm aware aren't justified.
You are my temptation
You are my irresistible magnetism.
You are my temptation
You are my allurement.
To do what I knew is wrong
I'm compelled to engage in wrongdoing, which I was already aware of.
What I knew is wrong
What I knew shouldn't be done.
Is you
You are the reason why foolhardy deeds are tempting.
I stand alone now
At present, I'm in solitude.
I stand alone
I am isolated.
Can you save me from myself
Can you help me overcome my destructive tendencies?
Oh please
A plaintive expression to strongly beg or implore.
They've been killing children
People have been murdering innocent kids.
And nobody seems to care
No one appears to be affected by this terrible occurrence.
They've been laughing at my god
Individuals have been mocking my deity.
My god I wouldn't dare
I would never do anything to disrespect my god.
You are my temptation
You are my irresistible enticement.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: D. GAMSON, O. LEIBER
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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.