Who s this kid with his mumbo jumbo
Living in air-conditioned limbo
Though they treat him just like a guest
He s living under threat of arrest
Now that he s finally trying to make some sense
He drinks in self-defense
Give me temptation
The subtle touch of authority will
Take you anytime down to the station
You say that it s alright by me
Now you re living with the curse of sophistication
Now that you re shackled up to the rigmarole
With absolute control
I see you lying so wide awake
After I ve given you all that you can take
So for heaven s sake
Give me temptation
Still you want to succeed so badly
Finding your life will not be deadly
You tell me you can take it or leave it
Sometimes I think that you really believe it
You re just itching to break her secret laws
As you go from claws to clause
Give me temptation

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