Lyrics

Temptation
Dave Nachmanoff

You lay on the table glistening
So tempting, inviting and warm
My mouth starts to water with longing
You’re elegant, perfectly formed
With dark chocolate frosting and white chocolate kiss
Though you're 500 calories – I can't resist!

Refrain:
I know that it’s bad, but it looks too good
And it’s not always easy to do what we know that we should

The bartender offers a refill, I’ve already had three or four
But nobody would be the wiser
If I just have one or two more
It sure sounds like fun and would feel so nice
But I know that tomorrow I'll pay such a price

(Refrain)

Bridge:
And there’s many a slip twixt the cup and lip
And there’s many the mighty have fallen
And it’s hard to predict if you’ll crumple or stand
When the lure of seduction comes calling

(Solo)

The Greeks used to call it Akrasia
The weakness of the will
They too struggled with their temptations
And it seems that we’re struggling still
When we toss and turn through a long sleepless night
Like a battle inside, tryin' to do what is right

I know that it’s bad, but it feels too good
And it’s not always easy to do what we know that
It's not always easy to do what we know that we should