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Artist: New Order
Track: Temptation

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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
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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New Order – Temptation
[Verse 1] / A heaven, a gateway, a hope / Just like a feeling I need, it's no joke / And though it hurts me to treat you this way / Betrayed by words I'd never heard, too hard to
New Order – Temptation (New Version)
“Temptation” is a single released by New Order in 1982 in both 7" and 12" versions. For 1987’s Substance compilation album, the band re-recorded the song from scratch, featuring
New Order – Temptation (Alternative 7" Mix) [2019 Remaster]
[Verse 1] / A heaven, a gateway, a hope / Just like a feeling I need, it's no joke / And though it hurts me to treat you this way / Betrayed by words I'd never heard, too hard to
New Order – Temptation (Live at Irvine Meadows, San Bernadino California, September 1987)
Temptation (Live at Irvine Meadows, San Bernadino California, September 1987) Lyrics:
New Order – Temptation Samples
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New Order – Temptation '98
[Verse 1] / A heaven, a gateway, a hope / Just like a feeling I need, it's no joke / And though it hurts me to treat you this way / Betrayed by words I'd never heard, too hard to
Moby – Temptation
[Intro] / Heaven / A gateway to hope / Just like a feeling / I need, it's no joke / [Verse 1] / And though it hurts me / To see you this way / Betrayed by words / I'd never heard
New Order – Temptation (Live at Alexandra Palace, 9th November 2018) Samples
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New Order – Temptation (Live at Alexandra Palace, 9th November 2018)
[Verse 1: Bernard Sumner] / A heaven, a gateway, a hope / Just like a feeling I need, it's no joke / And though it hurts me to treat you this way / Betrayed by words I'd never
New Order – Temptation (7" Version)
A heaven, a gateway, a hope / Just like a feeling I need, it's no joke / And though it hurts me to treat you this way / Betrayed by words I'd never heard, too hard to say / Oh, up
New Order – Temptation (12" version)
[Intro] / Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh / Ooh, ooh-ooh / Ooh, ooh-ooh / Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh / Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh / Ooh, ooh-ooh / Ooh, ooh-ooh / Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh / Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-
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New Order - Temptation Lyrics
Lyrics for Temptation by New Order. A heaven, a gateway, a hope Just like a feeling I need, it′s no joke And though it hurts m...
New Order - Temptation - 2011 Total Version Lyrics
Lyrics for Temptation - 2011 Total Version by New Order. Heaven, a gateway, a hope Just like a feeling inside, it′s no joke And though it hurts me ...
Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Temptation” by New Order?
“Temptation” by New Order was written by Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Peter Hook & Gillian Gilbert.
Q:When did New Order release “Temptation”?
New Order released “Temptation” on May 10, 1982.
Q:When did New Order release “Temptation (Alternative 7" Mix) [2019 Remaster]”?
New Order released “Temptation (Alternative 7" Mix) [2019 Remaster]” on April 5, 2019.
Q:When did New Order release “Temptation (7" Version)”?
New Order released “Temptation (7" Version)” on May 10, 1982.
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