Temptation
New Order
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Heaven, a gateway, a hope Just like a feeling inside, it's no joke And though it hurts me to see you this way Betrayed by words, I'd never heard, too hard to say Up, down, turn around Please don't let me hit the ground Tonight I think I'll walk alone I'll find my soul as I go home Up, down, turn around Please don't let me hit the ground Tonight I think I'll walk alone I'll find my soul as I go home Each way I turn, I know I'll always try To break this circle that's been placed around me From time to time, I find I've lost some need That was urgent to myself, I do believe Up, down, turn around Please don't let me hit the ground Tonight I think I'll walk alone I'll find my soul as I go home Up, down, turn around Please don't let me hit the ground Tonight I think I'll walk alone I'll find my soul as I go home Oh, you've got green eyes Oh, you've got blue eyes Oh, you've got grey eyes Oh, you've got green eyes Oh, you've got blue eyes Oh, you've got grey eyes And I've never seen anyone quite like you before No, I've never met anyone quite like you before Bolts from above hurt the people down below People in this world, we have no place to go Bolts from above hurt the people down below People in this world, we have no place to go Bolts from above hurt the people down below People in this world, we have no place to go Bolts from above hurt the people down below People in this world, we have no place to go Oh, it's the last time Oh, it's the last time Oh, it's the last time Oh, it's the last time Oh, it's the last time Oh, I've never met anyone quite like you before Oh no, I've never met anyone quite like you before
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Written by: Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Music Genre"Temptation" is a synth-pop song by the British band New Order.
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Release DateThe song was initially released as a 12-inch single in 1982.
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Song OutputIt has been re-recorded and released in two different versions. The first one in 1982, and the alternate version in 1987.
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Chart PerformanceThe original 1982 version peaked at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album AppearanceThe 1987 version was included in their album "Substance" and has a music video of its own gathered on another compilation, "The Best of New Order."
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Literary ReferenceBernard Sumner, the band's lead singer, took inspiration from the novel "Gravity's Rainbow" by Thomas Pynchon when writing the lyrics.
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Movie SoundtrackBoth versions have featured in various films, most notably "Trainspotting," and its sequel, "T2 Trainspotting."
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Cultural ImpactThe 1982 version has been described as a key song of the early 1980s due to its groundbreaking combination of rock and dance music.
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SongwritingThe song was written by all the four band members: Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, and Gillian Gilbert.
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Live Performances"Temptation" has been a staple of New Order's live performances since its release. Despite its complex arrangement, the band has continued to perform it live.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Temptation," including the bands Galaxie 500 and Bush.
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RuntimeThe 1982 version runs up to nearly 9 minutes long, while the re-recorded 1987 version is shorter, clocking in at roughly 5 minutes.
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Fan FavouriteDespite not being a big commercial hit, "Temptation" is a fan-favorite track and often features in the band's setlists.
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Video Game Memory"Temptation" was featured in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories" on the radio station, "Wave 103".
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