Billy Joel - Temptation Lyrics






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
But I can't help looking at her sleeping instead
Another morning I'll have trouble climbing out of this bed
Because - she's such a temptation

It's driving me crazy
And it's my fascination
That's making me act this way
And I know what all my friends say
They're afraid that I'm losing my touch
But she's such a temptation

I look so tired cause I don't get much sleep
And I've got too many commitments that are too hard to keep
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
Because - She's such a temptation
And nothing can save me

And my only salvation
Is tearing myself away
And I know what all of my friends say
There's a danger in wanting too much
But she's such a temptation

I should be leaving
But I can't cut loose
I have my reasons for resistance
But I have no excuse
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
She's such a temptation
It's driving me crazy
And it's my fascination
That's making me act this way
And I can just hear all my friends say
"Better watch out, you're losing your touch"
But she's such a temptation

Yes she is
She's such a temptation
Yes she is
Yes she is
She's such a temptation





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  1. G.... M....

    Damn this song made me cry.😥😥😥😥

  2. O.... T....

    Soul Deep!

  3. W.... A....

    This is about Christie Brinkley: “They’re afraid [the Band] that I’m losing my touch, but she’s such [Christie] a temptation.” The band was jealous of Billy’s marriage, which they perceived as taking time away from the band.

    W.... A....

    i think it's about his baby daughter.

  4. M.... G....

    lol it kinda sounds like man of our times, all of my love, and sister christian

    M.... G....

    lol who cares

  5. J.... W....

    Oh my....chills! Love the sound of a distant sax! Speaks such volume in a quiet way!Billy and his band,whatever the line up has always been music perfection. The tightness could never be reversed!

  6. M.... M....

    2019 sweet

  7. M.... S....

    Can’t wait to see Ya at your birthday concert in NYC in May ‘19. Thanks for all the music. It’s gotten me through life like a big brother.

  8. G.... A....

    Yes, she is!

  9. K.... J....

    this reminds me of my old OmniBook vt6200 and bad taxidermy.

  10. R.... R....

    This has to be on my list of one of my favorite posts from you. Keep up all the excellent work! Feeling ready to make some music right now. 💓💝

  11. K.... C....

    Marvelius post! Thank you so much! Warm greetings from Brazil!

  12. D.... A....

    Ian,thanxs great idea♡♡♡☆☆

  13. I.... W....

    Billy Joel, the greatest singer, songwriter ever!!

    I.... W....

    Absolutely!

  14. M.... S....

    Full lyrics:

    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
    But I can't help looking at her sleeping instead
    Another morning I'll have trouble climbing out of this bed
    Because – she's such a temptation
    It's driving me crazy
    And it's my fascination that's making me act this way
    And I know what all of my friends say
    They're afraid that I'm losing my touch
    But she's such a temptation

    I look so tired 'cause I don't get much sleep
    And I've got too many commitments that are too hard too keep
    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
    Because – she's such a temptation
    And nothing can save me
    Any my only salvation is tearing myself away
    I know what all of my friends say:
    There's a danger in wanting too much
    She's such a temptation

    I should be leaving, but I can't cut it loose
    I have my reasons for resistance, but I have no excuse
    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
    She's such a temptation
    And it's driving me crazy
    And it's my fascination that's making me act this way
    And I can just hear all my friends say:
    Better watch out, you're losing your touch
    She's such a temptation
    Yes she is
    She's such a temptation
    Yes she is
    Yes she is
    She's such a temptation

  15. D.... A....

    Billy Joel. been a huge fan for 40 years and your on my bucket list,your such a legend and a star,♡♡♡♡

    D.... A....

    Deb A Hi Deb, life is short, don't talk about it, do it! You will love Billy in concert! I've seen him 15 times. Best wishes to you Deb! Ian.

  16. E.... G....

    Una de las mejores canciones Billly, me trae muy buenos momentos, amo tu música!

  17. L.... S....

    Billy forever💖

  18. C.... O....

    ídolo el más grande

  19. I.... R....

    Beautiful voice, wonderful song, you're the best Billy, thank's for your lovely music

  20. F.... G....

    This song is supposed to be about Mr Joel being a father, who doesn't want to leave his new born daughter, who obviously because she's a new born, he isn't getting much sleep and as a family man that's why he's got so many commitments that are too hard to keep. But the song sounds so much like a man with his lover/partner in bed with him that he's tempted by and doesn't want to leave! Make of it what you will, but apparently Mr Joel was quite unbelieving even shocked, that people have misinterpreted his lyrics (for years) and the reason behind them. I've never heard anything else in the lyrics, but a man struggling with his love and feelings for his woman, not a father who loves his daughter and who doesn't want to leave her.

  21. L.... L....

    Great song. Love you Billy!

  22. R.... F....

    Billy Joel great singer

  23. M.... C....

    Beautiful Sad Ballad :-) Great Record -Sound

  24. p.... o....

    I can always relax when i listen to your song's 🤘🤘

    p.... o....

    poffy ostrich64. I agree. I love Billy's songs too, can relax with most of them except for Running On Ice and State Of Grace, (too fast) and Goodnight Saigon (too moving and emotional). Love it, but obviously can't relax to it! Favourite Joel songs are, (in no particular order) Summer Highland Falls, Pressure, She's Always A Woman, Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, The Downeaster Alexa, Lullaby, River Of Dreams, She's Got A Way, Travellin Prayer, Piano Man, This Is The Time, Baby Grand, Honesty, Easy Money, Careless Talk, Christie Lee, Leave A Tender Moment Alone, It's Still Rock N Roll To Me, My Life, Shameless, The Longest Time, Just The Way You Are, New York State Of Mind, Allentown, Leningrad, and Miami 2017. And although it's not a song, I love Root Beer Rag!

  25. T.... 3....

    Thanks billy

  26. D.... O....

    Beautiful..♥️

  27. I.... A....

    What a God. ❤️

  28. S.... B....

    Love this so much!!

  29. L.... B....

    Yes, she is such a temptation....
    And that's why I'm addicted....
    Her touch, her smell, and that smile....
    She holds my world, if only for awhile...
    She is such a temptation...

  30. M.... L....

    Mhmm.... Thanks :)

  31. S.... F....

    LEGEND MY NIGGA
    YEET

  32. E.... ....

    I love you billy joel. (Not gay)

    E.... ....

    Erkenway Sorry but that last bit just spoiled the comment. Nobody saus you are. Nobody even knew your gender.

    E.... ....

    You love Billy, that's ok but why are you specifying particularly that youaren't gay

  33. G.... L....

    Billy if you are watching my Comment , i want to let you know that, i hail from india and I believe i can do so much in the world of Music , please sponsor me a Music school fees Please in UK or any where in the world , i want to learn Music , i am playing Guitar from past 10 years i am working as a child protection officer , i am ready to leave every thing for music , i am 28 please please please

  34. �.... T....

    ❤❤❤

  35. R.... M....

    Yes wooow

  36. M.... N....

    Nothing yet wow my name is niemeijermike_official on insta follow me

  37. M.... d....

    Legend is here..... Love u Billy... From india