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Tempted Lyrics by Erykah Badu, James Poyser

The Photograph (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2019

[Verse 1]
I bought a toothbrush, some toothpaste
A flannel for my face
Pyjamas, a hairbrush
New shoes and a case
I said to my reflection
Let's get out of this place
Past the church and the steeple
The laundry on the hill
The billboards and the buildings
Memories of it still
Keep calling (keep calling) and calling (and calling)
But forget it all
I know I will
[Chorus]
Tempted by the fruit of another
Tempted but the truth is discovered
What's been going on
Now that you have gone
There's no other
Tempted by the fruit of another
Tempted but the truth is discovered
[Verse 2]
I'm at the car park, the airport
The baggage carousel
The people keep on crowding
I'm wishing I was well
I said it's no occasion
It's no story I could tell
At my bedside empty pocket
A foot without a sock
Your body gets much closer
I fumble for the clock
Alarmed by the seduction
I wish it would stop
[Chorus]
Tempted by the fruit of another
Tempted but the truth is discovered
What's been going on
Now that you have gone
There's no other
Tempted by the fruit of another
Tempted but the truth is discovered
[Verse 3]
I bought a novel, some perfume
A fortune all for you
But it's not my conscience
That hates to be untrue
I asked of my reflection
Tell me what is there to do?
[Chorus]
Tempted by the fruit of another
Tempted but the truth is discovered
What's been going on
Now that you have gone
There's no other
Tempted by the fruit of another
Tempted but the truth is discovered
Credits
Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu

James Poyser

James Poyser

About “Tempted” by Erykah Badu

Read the complete lyrics to "Tempted" by Erykah Badu, James Poyser from the album "The Photograph (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 2019. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under R&B.

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"Tempted" is credited to Erykah Badu, James Poyser. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Tempted" appears on "The Photograph (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 2019.

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