Temptation
Slayer
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Have you ever felt the need To see more than you can see Look into uncertainty Reflections of treachery Would you leave the world behind Endless life is here to find Can I interest you in lies Sell your soul for all it buys [Chorus:] Play with your insanity Shatter your reality Pulsing in your blood I can satisfy your greed For now all your debts are free I have all eternity To quench all the death I breed Recreate the rules of play From now things are done my way None have ever won my game Crucified them all in flames Have you ever danced with the devil His temptation ever summoned you Ever penned your name in blood Let possession slowly swallow you When you stand under full moonlight The attraction mesmerizes you Have you ever wondered why It seems that evil you're attracted to Reach out to my hand Step back in time's sand Genetic wasteland Far beyond death
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Written by: KERRY KING
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Facts"Temptation" is a track from Slayer's fifth studio album, "Seasons in the Abyss," which was released in 1990.
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Vocal ExperimentationThe song stands apart in Slayer's catalog as a unique vocal experiment. The band's vocalist, Tom Araya, shares lead vocal duties on this track with the band’s guitarist, Kerry King.
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Dual Voices TechniqueIn "Temptation," Araya and King's vocals are overlaid which gives an effect of two voices speaking/arguing with each other, a key aspect of the song’s appeal. This idea was originally Kerry’s.
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Intended Solo PerformanceInitially, Kerry King was assigned to perform the song solo, but at the end of the recording session, Tom Araya was added as well to produce a different vocal style.
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ThemeThe song, like much of Slayer's catalog, deals with dark themes. "Temptation" describes the internal turmoil and struggle with one's own inner demons.
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Music VideoUnlike other tracks from "Seasons in the Abyss," "Temptation" did not receive its own music video.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a fan favorite, "Temptation" is not as frequently performed live as many of Slayer's other songs.
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Impact on Band's ReputationThe song "Temptation" is one of the tracks that solidified Slayer's reputation for producing intense and boundary-pushing music in the world of heavy metal.
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Initial ReceptionFans and critics had mixed reviews about the song due to its experimental nature but over time, it has been appreciated for its unique sound.
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Remastered Version"Temptation" was remastered along with the entire "Seasons in the Abyss" album in 2013.
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