Temptation Lyrics

The song Temptation is performed by Elvis Costello & the Attractions in the album named Get Happy!! in the year 2003 .



Who's this kid with his mumbo jumbo
Living in air-conditioned limbo
Though they treat him just like a guest
He's living under threat of arrest
Now that he's finally trying to make some sense
He drinks in self-defense
Give me temptation

The subtle touch of authority will
Take you anytime down to the station
You say that it's alright by me
Now you're living with the curse of sophistication
Now that you're shackled up to the rigmarole
With absolute control

I see you lying so wide awake
After I've given you all that you can take
So for heaven's sake
Give me temptation

Still you want to succeed so badly
Finding your life will not be deadly
You tell me you can take it or leave it
Sometimes I think that you really believe it
You're just itching to break her secret laws
As you go from claws to clause
Give me temptation



Elvis Costello & the Attractions - Get Happy!!

Sep 2003

  1. Love for Tender
  2. Opportunity
  3. The Imposter
  4. Secondary Modern
  5. King Horse
  6. Possession
  7. Men Called Uncle
  8. Clowntime Is Over
  9. New Amsterdam
  10. High Fidelity
  11. Black & White World
  12. 5ive Gears in Reverse
  13. B Movie
  14. Motel Matches
  15. Human Touch
  16. Beaten to the Punch
  17. Temptation
  18. I Stand Accused
  19. Riot Act
  20. So Young
  21. Girls Talk
  22. Clowntime Is Over, No.2
  23. Getting Mighty Crowded
  24. From a Whisper to a Scream
  25. Dr. Luther's Assistant
  26. Ghost Train
  27. New Lace Sleeves
  28. Hoover Factory
  29. Just a Memory
  30. Seven O'Clock
  31. Don't Look Back

Temptation