The lead track from his Silver Linings EP, ‘Fingertips’, shot to the top of Spotify’s Global Viral Chart before being added to the BBC 1Xtra playlist. The buzz lead to sold-out London gigs, a performance on BBC Introducing’s SXSW stage & headline slot at BBC Asian Network’s 2016 Future Sounds festival.
On his follow-up Outside In EP, Leo grappled with his identity for the first time, with lead single ‘Fucked Up’ exploring how being gay & closeted strained his personal relationships. This new direction saw the Guardian name Leo one of “pop’s real rebels.”
In 2018 came ‘The Edge’, Leo’s most accomplished EP. On its release, Paper Magazine described Leo as an artist “on the edge of glory” who “makes the kind of emotionally resonant pop music that can incite positive change.” Telling personal & politically taboo stories with ferocity, the EP was BBC 1Xtra’s no.1 EP for the month, and created famous new fans including Elton John, Diplo, Ayushmann Khuranna, Maxwell & RuPaul.
temptation
leo kalyan Lyrics
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Like, the snake in your tattoo
Now, the streets we stumble through
Are lined, with trees that bear no fruit
Maybe i'm a fool
Guess we'll never know
Maybe time will be the one to make sense of it all
Guess we'll never know
Maybe time will be the one to make sense of it all
Tonight, i'm waiting by the pool
Divine, the light falls over you
Remind, me what you want to do
Are we entwined, or should I cut you loose?
This sweet temptation's got me falling back into the fire
This sweet temptation's got me, got me - high
This sweet temptation's got me walking back into the fire
This sweet temptation's got me, got me - high
Maybe i'm a fool
Guess we'll never know
Maybe time will be the one to make sense of it all
Maybe you're a fool
Guess we'll never know
Maybe time will be the one to make sense of it all
Maybe i'm a fool
Guess we'll never know
Maybe time will be the one to make sense of it all
Maybe you're a fool
Guess we'll never know
Maybe time will be the one to make sense of it all
In Leo Kalyan's song "Temptation," the lyrics describe a complicated and potentially toxic relationship. Kalyan seems to be acknowledging that he was a source of temptation to his partner, just like the snake in her tattoo. The streets they walk through are empty and barren, devoid of any real sustenance. Kalyan goes on to question whether he or his partner is the fool in the relationship, and wonders if time will ultimately bring clarity to the situation.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the all-consuming nature of temptation, with Kalyan singing that it's got him "falling back into the fire" and "walking back into the fire." He's well-aware of the risks involved in giving in to temptation, but can't seem to resist the pull.
In the second verse, Kalyan waits by the pool and watches as the light falls over his partner, reminding him once again of the allure of temptation. He asks whether they are "entwined" or if he should "cut [her] loose," raising the question of whether this relationship is worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
Fine, it's me that tempted you
I take full responsibility for leading you astray
Like, the snake in your tattoo
I'm as dangerous and seductive as the serpent on your skin
Now, the streets we stumble through
Our current path is uncertain and unsteady
Are lined, with trees that bear no fruit
Our struggles will not lead to any fruitful outcomes
Maybe i'm a fool
I may be acting foolishly
Guess we'll never know
We may never be certain of the truth
Maybe time will be the one to make sense of it all
We may need to give it more time to understand this situation
Tonight, i'm waiting by the pool
I'm anxiously waiting for you to arrive by the water
Divine, the light falls over you
There's something magical and heavenly about your presence
Remind, me what you want to do
Please refresh my memory about your intentions
Are we entwined, or should I cut you loose?
Are we deeply connected, or should I end this relationship?
This sweet temptation's got me falling back into the fire
I'm being irresistibly drawn back into a dangerous situation
This sweet temptation's got me, got me - high
This alluring enticement has me feeling intoxicated and euphoric
Maybe you're a fool
You could be acting foolishly
Maybe time will be the one to make sense of it all
Maybe we need more time to fully understand what's happening
Writer(s): OLIVER HORTON, LEO KALYAN, DANEIL WATTS
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.