Crowded House - Into Temptation Lyrics






You opened up your door
I couldn't believe my luck
You in your new blue dress
Taking away my breath
The cradle is soft and warm
It couldn't do me no harm
You're showing me how to give

Into temptation
Knowing full well, the Earth will rebel
Into temptation
A muddle of nervous words

Could never amount to betrayal
The sentence is all my own
The price is to watch it fail
As I turn to go
You looked at me for half a second
With an open invitation
For me to go

Into temptation
Knowing full well, the Earth will rebel
Into temptation
Safe in the wide open arms of Hell

We can go sailing in
Climb down, lose yourself when you linger long
Into temptation
Right where you belong
The guilty get no sleep

In the last slow hours of morning
Experience is cheap
I should've listened to the warning
But the cradle is soft and warm

Into temptation
Knowing full well, the Earth will rebel
Into your wide open arms
No way to break this spell
Break this spell
Don't tell





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  1. E.... J....

    Love this song

  2. B.... ....

    most underrated band :/ pretty glad my parents introduced me to this because no offence but the music of today is trash and the youths of today are really missing out. crazy to think that some people have never even heard of crowded house ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  3. a.... ....

    This is one of the most incredible songs I've ever heard.

  4. E.... V....

    A time in my life in EEUU 19 years ago

  5. s.... h....

    Can't wait to see you again Cardiff motor point 🙂

  6. D.... ....

    Wow. Crowdies 4eva!

  7. M.... P....

    it's a beautiful song.

  8. G.... D....

    Hermosa 🥰

  9. N.... R....

    This is the poster song for the cheap thrill of adultery.

  10. k.... ....

    The only song to make me cry when drunk. Beautiful x

  11. P.... K....

    I can enjoy this beautiful song many times over the years.
    They're a great band.

  12. o.... ....

    Legacy is carried by Coldplay

  13. M.... S....

    Great Song THEN NOW FOREVER..💗🎶🎶

  14. e.... ....

    Totally love this song

  15. A.... R....

    "I heard the news today oh boy..." IT reminds me "A day in life"

    A.... R....

    Ariel Romano the English army had just won the war

    A.... R....

    @Aria Smart comment!

  16. E.... M....

    RIP Natasha Celeste McCaskill. This song reminds me of my sister. She would have been 37 this year but stays immortal in my memories as a 25year old. Her young life lost in 2008 in a car accident with my dad. Although I miss my dad, words cannot describe how much I long for my sister.
    Until we meet again.

  17. E.... Y....

    Мощные ребята.

  18. G.... f....

    A lot of great artists will think:Wow wished i made this song.....

  19. D.... B....

    The classic "I'm fucking around on you" anthem.

  20. b.... ....

    I must have been sleepwalking when they came out, I cant believe how good they are, not only his voice like silk but the whole band, just great …..

  21. D.... B....

    Yes indeed, they plucked a gem from the dark endless mine of musical salvation

  22. O.... ....

    Andrew Yangs favorite band!!! Vote Yang2020

  23. c.... d....

    Still listening 2019

  24. A.... B....

    "Don't tell"

  25. m.... j....

    Haunting. Very Beatles like too!

  26. f.... ....

    Goosebumps ☺️

  27. 1.... ....

    I would not call them underrated at all. They wrote a handful of classics, of which this is one. Always great melodies. A band I treasure.

  28. F.... F....

    It is my first time listening to this song, what an amazing song

  29. J.... B....

    Beautiful.

  30. l.... ....

    ... for me still one of their most beautiful songs! And especially at 3'15" when you think you drown in minor chords, they're mostly majors! Wonderful...

  31. M.... N....

    People you only realise what you had when its gone. Rip Paul!

  32. L.... M....

    Que música linda 🎶

  33. M.... L....

    The 80's and 90's ...... years of fun, love, party's and downfall ( for me and my Friends) .

  34. S.... T....

    Brilliant...

  35. l.... g....

    😍 love this ..such a talent

  36. C.... G....

    A formulaic cop.

  37. i.... ....

    He sounds like john lennon

    i.... ....

    But looks a whole lot better 😍

  38. A.... R....

    Que maravillosa canción!!, la he escuchado una y otra vez...gracias por hacer algo tan hermoso.

  39. K.... D....

    An open invitation to go into temptation.... when was the last time temptation crossed your path?

  40. G.... W....

    Neil Finn is a genius one of the best songwriters of the past 50 years.

    G.... W....

    However.... up the junction. Love when songs tell a proper story. Many bands do x

  41. S.... O....

    Amazingly pertinent to certain stages of life.

  42. r.... b....

    There are not many bands who have constantly written songs of this magnitude. There is hardly a filler on any of their albums. They are genius.

  43. A.... W....

    Another fantastic song from an album that was full of them. This song particularly lends itself to live performances at outdoor concerts on warm balmy evenings.

  44. S.... h....

    Music with intelligent, intelligent and meaningful lyrics often dont do that well at the time. Its a shame. Love this.

  45. L.... R....

    Just found out my beloved's heart beats for another. This song just tears me to pieces right now.

    L.... R....

    I'm so sorry xox

    L.... R....

    Have faith

  46. S.... J....

    Thirty years since "Temple Of Low Men" was released and songs like this one have held up well. Just beautiful.

  47. G.... F....

    TOTALLY 80S MUSIC BEST LYRICS AND THE PERFORMANCE IS SO UNIQUE I LOVE IT

  48. H.... F....

    Beautiful. Strawberry Fields-ish

  49. s.... J....

    like a the Beatles wonderfull

  50. C.... 7....

    This could be a John Lennon song

    C.... 7....

    Listen to "A day in the life" off Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Band. I just heard it for the first time 5 minutes ago, and within the first minute knew I recognised the flow and pitch of the lyrics. Crowded House definitely used that song as the base for Into Temptation.

  51. l.... m....

    A powerful ballad, full of sensibility and mistics...

  52. T.... G....

    Kiwis🌺

  53. J.... P....

    Hanting...

    J.... P....

    Juan Pablo Gonzalez Jimenez haunting

  54. J.... W....

    Live the words one day - God help you

  55. L.... R....

    Grew up listening to these gems and this is the one to listen to when ya down and out.

  56. s.... r....

    wow love this song everytime i her this it,s like the first time i hurtd never sick of this song

  57. M.... ....

    So far 66 soulless people have dropped by.

  58. H.... T....

    Beautiful song

  59. G.... f....

    X factor ,the voice bla bla. this is creative talent you will never see in these bullshit shows Beauty isn't understood by the world

  60. L.... R....

    R.I.P Paul. As he was ask in a question in a interview what was he's favourite song into temptation as he wouldn't said why...before passing.

  61. G.... C....

    Brutal !!!

  62. C.... N....

    Am I the only 1 who think this is similar to Beatles= A day in life?

    C.... N....

    CK_Banana_ Noob , similar in what regard?

    C.... N....

    The chord and the guy singing is similar in my opinion

    C.... N....

    The intro, yes. But that's where the similarities stop for me. Good pick-up though.

  63. T.... ....

    If you're ever tempted to stray; heed this warning

  64. E.... C....

    Sorry! I should add Paul Hester to that line up of geniuses. R.I.P Paul...

  65. E.... C....

    Split enz then crowded house. What talented brother's, and a credit to en zid bro!!!

  66. A.... A....

    this song reminds me of strawberry fields forever. love this song and the band as well!

    A.... A....

    A.D. Archangel organ

  67. d.... ....

    Love this one: Into Temptation!

  68. f.... ....

    One of the best crafted songs I have ever heard.

  69. h.... v....

    what a beautifull poem

  70. J.... o....

    43 people have no taste at all

  71. M.... v....

    very beautiful

  72. N.... H....

    I think of my mother when I hear this. Never, the spell can be broken; so they say.
    Edit: I'm insulted by Spandaut Balet being next on the play list. I appreciate their half effort, but, come on. CH did well to compete with the battery hens.

  73. I.... P....

    Well I've been singing these songs all day... I love CrowdedHouse 1 of my favourite bands.😄😄😄

  74. K.... ....

    I just found this band and its really awesome, but what is this video? I feel really bad for laughing but its seriously so funny

  75. T.... c....

    their music is hypnotic.
    I adore their lyrics. so, beautifully simple, emotional and open to interpretation.

  76. T.... S....

    Una de las más hermosas y obscuras canciones de amor que existen

  77. K.... R....

    th cradle is soft and warm

  78. T.... B....

    he's going to send me right there.

  79. t.... ....

    Timeless beautiful song from the musical genius Neil Finn.

  80. p.... e....

    Temple of Low Men
    Little bit darker than their debut but sounds amazing now as it did way back
    Fantastic song from a damn wonderful record

  81. S.... G....

    just crowded house at its very best love instrumental break with orchestra awesome

  82. M.... J....

    Simply Gorgeous

  83. M.... M....

    Stays My thema song during My live ,,thank u

  84. G.... v....

    Simply Amazing!

  85. l.... ....

    Great track from them! And four seasons in one day.

  86. L.... S....

    Linger longer... loveLoveLOVE

  87. e.... g....

    An a great classic and only 405596 views?

  88. r.... c....

    the finn brothers are true genius, makes me misty eyed like no other can

  89. m.... ....

    This song always makes me stop whatever I am doing and just sit in wonder at it's stunning beauty :-)

    m.... ....

    experience is cheap, I should have listened to the warning... I should have re-listened to this track about 5 months ago :-)

  90. C.... B....

    one of my favourite songs they did. I don't understand why it never gets any airplay?

    C.... B....

    I don't think it was released as a single, Claire. That may be why.

    This, Fall At Your Feet and Four Seasons In One Day are my three favourites.

    C.... B....

    It's a great song but I think the dark subject matter may have went against it getting airplay

    C.... B....

    They are played all the time in Australia.

    C.... B....

    Yes, beautiful song.

    C.... B....

    @Troy Mountford it was released as a single in the Netherlands. Had the vinyl single back in the day #missthe80smusic

  91. P.... ....

    Love this song

  92. B.... H....

    Beautiful song from a special NZ band 👌

    B.... H....

    2 aussies 1 new zealander ? aussie in my view

    B.... H....

    lead singer, song writer listen to the accent clearly its no fish and chip aussie acent Kiwi in my view.

    B.... H....

    Founding member, Neil Finn is NZer, born in Otorahanga NZ, records recorded at his studio in Piha West Auckland, footage for video recorded in NZ. But if Aus wants to claim them as they did Split Enz. Go for it but it changes nothing.

    B.... H....

    Finns. Kilmallock, co limerick, Ireland:)

    B.... H....

    @Jane Cooper NZ all the way, Neil Finn is the genius. Be gracious for ONCE, Australia.

  93. I.... D....

    De qué año es esa canción, Neil Finn me recuerda un poco a Jusin Hayward cuando era jovencito!

    I.... D....

    Esta canciòn es del año 1988, lanzada como single en diciembre de ese año. El tema pertenece al segundo album de estudio de la banda "temple of the low men". Saludos.

  94. D.... L....

    A truly fantastic song, magical !

  95. e.... s....

    RIP Paul Hester. Really unique, smooth drumming here with the brushes,, it's like the secret weapon of the song. A great musician and a true original as well, very sad story. we all miss you man

    e.... s....

    Oh that makes me cry...:(

    e.... s....

    s well spoken

    e.... s....

    I love to read comments like these while I'm listening to the song, because it makes me listen to the drums specifically and appreciate the song even more :)

    e.... s....

    didnt know the drummer died actually, only found out now. legendary band ill say.

    e.... s....

    Yes.. we still miss him

  96. A.... I....

    in what film this song is played? i remember seeing a woman in a blue dress at a bar....pls somebody know the name of the film thanks

  97. W.... S....

    uma cançao com letra belissima, um lindo arranjo de cordas (wfbs, Brasil)

  98. M.... G....

    RIP Paul Hester. Too young.

    M.... G....

    +Matt Gilbert "Everywhere you go, you always take the weather with you"

    M.... G....

    +Matt Gilbert It's been 10 years now

  99. R.... M....

    Favorite band ✌💓💟