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Temptation
5,166
Pop
Temptation was released on July 25, 1986 by Columbia as a part of the album The Bridge
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Release DateJuly 25, 1986
LabelColumbia
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM89

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Billy Joel
Billy Joel
Vocals, Piano, Synthesizer
Liberty DeVitto
Liberty DeVitto
Drums
Doug Stegmeyer
Doug Stegmeyer
Bass Guitar
Mark Rivera
Mark Rivera
Alto Saxophone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Billy Joel
Billy Joel
Songwriter
Philippe Saisse
Philippe Saisse
Orchestrator
Jeff Bova
Jeff Bova
Orchestrator
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Phil Ramone
Phil Ramone
Producer
Jim Boyer
Jim Boyer
Engineer
Steve Boyer
Steve Boyer
Assistant Engineer
Fred Tenny
Fred Tenny
Assistant Engineer
David Dickson
David Dickson
Assistant Engineer
Bradshaw Leigh
Bradshaw Leigh
Assistant Engineer, Immersive Mixing Engineer
Adam Grover
Adam Grover
Immersive Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
It's time for me to be on my way, I know
I've got business to conduct
And I've got places to go
[Verse 2]
But I can't help looking at her sleeping instead
Another morning I'll have trouble
Climbing out of this bed
[Verse 3]
Because she's such a temptation
It's driving me crazy
And it's my fascination
That's making me act this way
[Verse 4]
And I know what all of my friends say
They're afraid that I'm losing my touch
But she's such a temptation
[Verse 5]
Oh, I look so tired 'cause I don't get much sleep
I've got too many commitments
That are too hard to keep
[Verse 6]
And I try to be rational and I try to be wise
But it all gets blown to pieces
When I look in her eyes
[Verse 7]
Because she's such a temptation
And nothing can save me
But I might find salvation
If I can tear myself away
[Verse 8]
'Cause I know what all of my friends say
There's a danger in wanting too much
But she's such a temptation
[Verse 9]
Oh yeah, I should be leaving, but I can't cut loose
I have my reasons for resistance
But I have no excuse
[Verse 10]
And I lose my composure, I could use some restraint
I never claimed to be a hero
And I never said I was a saint
[Verse 11]
She's such a temptation
And it's driving me crazy
And it's my fascination
That's making me act this way
[Verse 12]
And I can just hear all my friends say
"Better watch out, you're losing your touch"
But she's such a temptation
[Verse 13]
Yes, she is
She's such a temptation
Yes, she is, oh, yes, she is
She's such a temptation
Written by: Billy Joel
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