Crowded House — Into Temptation
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You opened up your door
I couldn't believe my luck
You in your new blue dress
Taking away my breath
The cradle is soft and warm
It couldn't do me no harm
You're showing me how to give
Into temptation
Knowing full well, the Earth will rebel
Into temptation
A muddle of nervous words
Could never amount to betrayal
The sentence is all my own
The price is to watch it fail
As I turn to go
You looked at me for half a second
With an open invitation
For me to go
Into temptation
Knowing full well, the Earth will rebel
Into temptation
Safe in the wide open arms of Hell
We can go sailing in
Climb down, lose yourself when you linger long
Into temptation
Right where you belong
The guilty get no sleep
In the last slow hours of morning
Experience is cheap
I should've listened to the warning
But the cradle is soft and warm
Into temptation
Knowing full well, the Earth will rebel
Into your wide open arms
No way to break this spell
Break this spell
Don't tell
I couldn't believe my luck
You in your new blue dress
Taking away my breath
The cradle is soft and warm
It couldn't do me no harm
You're showing me how to give
Into temptation
Knowing full well, the Earth will rebel
Into temptation
A muddle of nervous words
Could never amount to betrayal
The sentence is all my own
The price is to watch it fail
As I turn to go
You looked at me for half a second
With an open invitation
For me to go
Into temptation
Knowing full well, the Earth will rebel
Into temptation
Safe in the wide open arms of Hell
We can go sailing in
Climb down, lose yourself when you linger long
Into temptation
Right where you belong
The guilty get no sleep
In the last slow hours of morning
Experience is cheap
I should've listened to the warning
But the cradle is soft and warm
Into temptation
Knowing full well, the Earth will rebel
Into your wide open arms
No way to break this spell
Break this spell
Don't tell
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Neil Finn has a wonderful knack for writing songs that are simultaneously melancholy and joyous. And with lyrics that are universal but somehow feel very personal.
Just bumped 8 => 9
nomnol wrote:
They're absolutely HUGE in Australia and NZ and have been forever. Have a look on youtube at the farewell concerts they've done at the Opera house and you'll get an idea of how popular they are
I ask people if they've ever heard of Crowded House and they say no. I tell them oh yes you have and sing a few bars from Don't Dream It's Over and they say, oh yeah, I know them. This band is so underrated and, it seems, little known, except here at RP.
They're absolutely HUGE in Australia and NZ and have been forever. Have a look on youtube at the farewell concerts they've done at the Opera house and you'll get an idea of how popular they are
Beautiful lyrics and music.
FrankDebbieCote wrote:
Projection?
.... just another incel loser?
Beautiful song about statutory rape.
Projection?
.... just another incel loser?
rikishiama wrote:
No, I'm hearing it also - but possibly only after you pointed it out.
Am I the only one hearing The Beatles' A Day in the Life (verses) here?
No, I'm hearing it also - but possibly only after you pointed it out.
Am I the only one hearing The Beatles' A Day in the Life (verses) here?
I don't know why I've never really listened to this song. Or why, today, its genius, lyrically and sonically, finally sank in. Wow.
c.
c.
A voice you can listen to all day long...soothing and melodic.
CoYoT51 wrote:
No.
I take this song so personally.
Will I end up into Hell?
No.
CoYoT51 wrote:
You don't know yet?
I take this song so personally.
Will I end up into Hell?
You don't know yet?
I take this song so personally.
Will I end up into Hell?
Will I end up into Hell?
cloudymcloudface wrote:
I did likewise in New Plymouth. Stunning show, one of the best I've seen.
...and yes, an excellent song :)
I saw Crowded House in Christchurch New Zealand recently, epic.
I did likewise in New Plymouth. Stunning show, one of the best I've seen.
...and yes, an excellent song :)
I saw Crowded House in Christchurch New Zealand recently, epic. This is one of my favourite songs 🎵❤
They got a lot of play back in their day in Canada. Very well known there.
Groogrux69 wrote:
Who rates any song on RP a 1? I don't get it. I don't think I have heard anything less than a 5. This one rates at least an 8.
I rate some songs 1. This one gets a firm 6.
Who rates any song on RP a 1? I don't get it. I don't think I have heard anything less than a 5. This one rates at least an 8.
I rate some songs 1. This one gets a firm 6.
Mannick wrote:
Haha, it sounds very lennon-esque to me
It's too good for Lennon.
Haha, it sounds very lennon-esque to me
It's too good for Lennon.
MarioMunoz wrote:
Haha, it sounds very lennon-esque to me
very McCartneyan!
Haha, it sounds very lennon-esque to me
Superb track from an equally excellent album👍
pure Magic!
This whole album is phenomenal. Everyone should invest.
nomnol wrote:
Hugely well known in Neil's home - New Zealand. and very proud of them.
I ask people if they've ever heard of Crowded House and they say no. I tell them oh yes you have and sing a few bars from Don't Dream It's Over and they say, oh yeah, I know them. This band is so underrated and, it seems, little known, except here at RP.
Hugely well known in Neil's home - New Zealand. and very proud of them.
Crowded House first landed on my radar when I had been a fan of Sting and read an interview with Sting where we was asked "what are you listening to", and he said Crowded House, you've got to listen to these guys, they're among the best groups making albums right now. They quickly supplanted Sting and were among the tapes on heavy rotation on my Sony walkman when I deployed to the Gulf, and today it's among the albums I torture my kids with.
Fun fact: Before Crowded House, Neil and his mates were part of New Zealand group Spit Enz, which charted with quite a few catchy tunes like "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" and "I Got You".
Fun fact: Before Crowded House, Neil and his mates were part of New Zealand group Spit Enz, which charted with quite a few catchy tunes like "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" and "I Got You".
This song describes me and my wife.....fantastic song writing, told from experience.
Incredibly well told story and true
very McCartneyan!
Webfoot wrote:
Pithy. You may want to re-watch Charlie Brown's Christmas to fully grasp the meaning and consider that sometimes runts of the litter can be excellent dogs as well.
Nice response, Webfoot....and I'll add that the BEST dog I've ever raised (the only puppy to grave dog in my life) was the runt of her litter.....and she was a sweetheart. And at just under 100 lbs, she wasn't small, just smallish for a Rottie. Long Live RP and RIP Bella!!
And this song still rates at the 9 level to me...sounds good on this piss-pour-rain-week here in the PNW....hope it's dry in OR...
Pithy. You may want to re-watch Charlie Brown's Christmas to fully grasp the meaning and consider that sometimes runts of the litter can be excellent dogs as well.
Nice response, Webfoot....and I'll add that the BEST dog I've ever raised (the only puppy to grave dog in my life) was the runt of her litter.....and she was a sweetheart. And at just under 100 lbs, she wasn't small, just smallish for a Rottie. Long Live RP and RIP Bella!!
And this song still rates at the 9 level to me...sounds good on this piss-pour-rain-week here in the PNW....hope it's dry in OR...
Still outstanding after all these years🙏
ppopp wrote:
Pithy. You may want to re-watch Charlie Brown's Christmas to fully grasp the meaning and consider that sometimes runts of the litter can be excellent dogs as well.
It's nice that people buy this music, in the same way it's nice that people buy the runt of the litter or the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree.
Pithy. You may want to re-watch Charlie Brown's Christmas to fully grasp the meaning and consider that sometimes runts of the litter can be excellent dogs as well.
It's nice that people buy this music, in the same way it's nice that people buy the runt of the litter or the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree.
nomnol wrote:
Underrated and largely unknown in the world at large, but pretty well known and pretty highly rated 🦘🦘Down Under 🦘🦘
I ask people if they've ever heard of Crowded House and they say no. I tell them oh yes you have and sing a few bars from Don't Dream It's Over and they say, oh yeah, I know them. This band is so underrated and, it seems, little known, except here at RP.
Underrated and largely unknown in the world at large, but pretty well known and pretty highly rated 🦘🦘Down Under 🦘🦘
hutstar wrote:
nomnol wrote:
Neil Finn is a brilliant song writer. Simply brilliant.
I ask people if they've ever heard of Crowded House and they say no. I tell them oh yes you do and sing a few bars from Don't Dream It's Over and they say, oh yeah, I know them. This band is so underrated and, it seems, little known, except here at RP.
They've sold 10 million albums, so i think they make it beyond RP - but I know what you mean. Desparately underrated, for so long, outside Australasia.Neil Finn is a brilliant song writer. Simply brilliant.
nomnol wrote:
I ask people if they've ever heard of Crowded House and they say no. I tell them oh yes you do and sing a few bars from Don't Dream It's Over and they say, oh yeah, I know them. This band is so underrated and, it seems, little known, except here at RP.
They've sold 10 million albums, so i think they make it beyond RP - but I know what you mean. Desparately underrated, for so long, outside Australasia.Saw them live in 1994 while at university. Great concert with lots of interaction with the audience. Better still, when one of the audience members yelled 'get on with it!', Neill got him up on stage if he could do better. The guy actually was a pretty well known musician locally and fitted right in. They totally had a blast on stage. Humble and expert musicians and song makers. Great fan of their work
One of my favorite bands of all time. So talented. Beautiful song.
I ask people if they've ever heard of Crowded House and they say no. I tell them oh yes you have and sing a few bars from Don't Dream It's Over and they say, oh yeah, I know them. This band is so underrated and, it seems, little known, except here at RP.
Sister song to Fall at Your Feet.
So hard not to fall into temptation, sometimes...
Then you listen to this song and, carpe diem!
Then you listen to this song and, carpe diem!
https://stream-dc1.radioparadise.com/aac-320
oldsinger wrote:
Sounds very much like someone is having someone on.
The Into Temptation Songfacts reports that the song was inspired by Crowded House lead singer Neil Finn witnessing members of a rugby team and a netball team pairing up, whilst staying in a New Zealand motel.
Sounds very much like someone is having someone on.
nice segue from "Hard to Explain" by the Cowboy Junkies, Bill.
wonderful song and band... great melodies.
Wow, Crowded House - Into Temptation then Porcupine Tree - Waiting.
Brilliant Bill.
That's why I tune in.
Brilliant Bill.
That's why I tune in.
yep kiwi frontman songwriter and kiwi's regard them as a kiwi band but of course aussies will claim any kiwi that has talent as one of their own. Some dont even need to set foot in aus to be claimed by em. Sad innit 
oldsaxon wrote:
Neil is from New Zealand.
Love the Finns...Kiwi mojo...Totalemente approprio!
Neil is from New Zealand.
Love the Finns...Kiwi mojo...Totalemente approprio!
Meaning of the song aside, I love hearing local talent being played..... Yes, Neil Finn is a New Zealander, but they will always be an awesome Australian band for me!!
Love Neil, amazing live, saw him in Toronto small venue, he made the management rip down all the advertising banners down from the balcony and walls before he sang...pretty bold for a small dude
FrankDebbieCote wrote:
No!
It's a metaphor! Have you never been "cradled" by a person who is showing love and affection? And the last line of the song — Don't tell —clearly shows that the protagonist knows he is doing something wrong but is giving in to the urge.
This is a cheatin' song. Two adults. Nothing more.
Beautiful song about statutory rape.
No!
It's a metaphor! Have you never been "cradled" by a person who is showing love and affection? And the last line of the song — Don't tell —clearly shows that the protagonist knows he is doing something wrong but is giving in to the urge.
This is a cheatin' song. Two adults. Nothing more.
I will never ever tire of listening to Crowded House or the brothers Finn. Great songwriters, these blokes
coloradojohn wrote:
I love this song too and I wish I'd made the effort to see CH live back in the day.
How I love this staggering, monumentally human, and thoroughly humbling masterpiece from a true living Master of Pathos! I count myself among the most lucky and blessed to have seen Neil and the best version of CH at their peak on the Woodface tour in late '91.
I love this song too and I wish I'd made the effort to see CH live back in the day.
Lyrical discussion aside I feel that the world would be just a little bit better if Neil Finn could sing it a lullaby each night.
Always reminded me of Lolita. Lyrically and musically so pretty... one of my few 10s here.
FrankDebbieCote wrote:
The Into Temptation Songfacts reports that the song was inspired by Crowded House lead singer Neil Finn witnessing members of a rugby team and a netball team pairing up, whilst staying in a New Zealand motel.
Beautiful song about statutory rape.
The Into Temptation Songfacts reports that the song was inspired by Crowded House lead singer Neil Finn witnessing members of a rugby team and a netball team pairing up, whilst staying in a New Zealand motel.
"the cradle is soft and warm.." beautiful words and music
FrankDebbieCote wrote:
Um, where do you get that? I'm seriously curious. The "cradle" imagery?
Beautiful song about statutory rape.
Um, where do you get that? I'm seriously curious. The "cradle" imagery?
FrankDebbieCote wrote:
Or perhaps he's feeling guilty because he's already in a relationship.
It's a sad day when all that comes to mind with the mention of a pretty blue dress, is under age girls.
Beautiful song about statutory rape.
Or perhaps he's feeling guilty because he's already in a relationship.
It's a sad day when all that comes to mind with the mention of a pretty blue dress, is under age girls.
Beautiful song about statutory rape.
Great one!
Awesome, Thanks Bill.
ppopp wrote:
It would be a dull world if we all agreed on everything.
I disagree strongly.
It would be a dull world if we all agreed on everything.
I disagree strongly.
Spellbound By J Shaped Key
If you come to Elizabeth town
Look around, do you see people scrupulous
And are they dying for an exit sign?
But wait a second, geez ! belle of the ball.?
And guess what, maybe she's got that city key.
From the city fathers. and I start strongly to believe
They forged it on purpose.
Now can we skip the trip to local church
I know the geek in tries to reboot
But please just jump the confession booth.
Otherwise something else will get hold of you.
If you come to Elizabeth town
Look around, do you see people scrupulous
And are they dying for an exit sign?
But wait a second, geez ! belle of the ball.?
And guess what, maybe she's got that city key.
From the city fathers. and I start strongly to believe
They forged it on purpose.
Now can we skip the trip to local church
I know the geek in tries to reboot
But please just jump the confession booth.
Otherwise something else will get hold of you.
Absolutely. Perfect.
zigzag wrote:
zigzag wrote:
"....don't tell."
Beautifully crafted song.
Beautifully crafted song.
"....don't tell."
Beautifully crafted song.
Beautifully crafted song.
A+
springof63 wrote:
"oh no it wouldn't"
springof63 wrote:
"oh no it wouldn't"
ppopp wrote:
It would be a dull world if we all agreed on everything.
"oh no it wouldn't"
It would be a dull world if we all agreed on everything.
"oh no it wouldn't"
On_The_Beach wrote:
You seem to hate everything. Why are you still here?
It would be a dull world if we all agreed on everything.
You seem to hate everything. Why are you still here?
It would be a dull world if we all agreed on everything.
How I love this staggering, monumentally human, and thoroughly humbling masterpiece from a true living Master of Pathos! I count myself among the most lucky and blessed to have seen Neil and the best version of CH at their peak on the Woodface tour in late '91.
Pioneer_Sing wrote:
Just beautiful.
Neil and Tim Finn at the peak of their songwriting.....gold.....
Just beautiful. ppopp wrote:
The last time I went to the mall I was inundated with shitty autotuned pop crap and hideous cover versions of the same. I never heard anything as thoughtful as this.
Pithy, insipid, vanilla tripe. Makes me want to go to the mall, and I loathe going to the mall.
The last time I went to the mall I was inundated with shitty autotuned pop crap and hideous cover versions of the same. I never heard anything as thoughtful as this.
ppopp wrote:
You seem to hate everything. Why are you still here?
Pithy, insipid, vanilla tripe. Makes me want to go to the mall, and I loathe going to the mall.
You seem to hate everything. Why are you still here?
ppopp wrote:
Get over it ... some like it!
and yes I am one of them.
Pithy, insipid, vanilla tripe. Makes me want to go to the mall, and I loathe going to the mall.
Get over it ... some like it!
and yes I am one of them.Pithy, insipid, vanilla tripe. Makes me want to go to the mall, and I loathe going to the mall.
I never tire of this musical gem, saw this live in SF a few years back...sweet!!
Bill, if you can find a way of making the PSD button appear on Sonos for radioparadise, it would really help when this guy's songs appear on your otherwise magnificent station. Thanks.
Neil and Tim Finn at the peak of their songwriting.....gold.....
ha oui, la mélodie !!!!!
Nice song but I fully expect it to be followed by Nouvelle Vague's cover of "Too drunk to f.."
Grammarcop wrote:
Yes ineedy!
All work comes to a screeching halt.
Yes ineedy!
Fabulous, and a nice short mental journey back to about 1987.
My earworm this morning.
Thank goodness for Play Something Different.
All work comes to a screeching halt.
kcar wrote:
If only...
teacher's pet hall monitor stalker kcar strikes again!
If only...
teacher's pet hall monitor stalker kcar strikes again!
You're jammin, Bill, I'm feelin ya
Ok Bill - three tracks from down under in a row.... wouldn't be an 'open invitation into temptation' to a visit to the land of honey and gold, now would it? 
jagdriver wrote:
Way
Overplayed.
Way
So real... hope I will never live this situation, to fall into temptation. :/
I just saw Neil's latest tour as it stopped in Seattle on Sunday, March 30. WOW! A truly unbelievable show (2 1/2 hours). 3 encore sets and the topper was his good buddy, Eddie Vedder showed up and sang 5-6 songs with him. Great energy and the crowd responded. I was with my daughter right against the stage with Neil and Eddie right in front of us. After one song, Eddie leaned over and gave my daughter his guitar pick (a real nice one with his initials on it). Later Neil came by and shook everyone's hand, who were on the front rail. One of the best I've seen. If you have tickets to any of the few North America shows, you are lucky.
rdo wrote:
Well no, actually. Unless you're censoring yourself.
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Well no, actually. Unless you're censoring yourself.
Just goddam beautiful, no question.
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ok Peter, j'ai peut-être noté un peu vite (8), en fait ça vaut plus ! J'espère que tu parles français ! Hi from France
raga wrote:
....... yer not wrong
Average rating 7.8?? 
This is a solid 10
This is a solid 10
....... yer not wrong
Just plain pretty..
great arrangement thanks for playing
Average rating 7.8??
This is a solid 10
This is a solid 10
Finn Brothers are the best!
Overplayed.
Such a simple song but resonates so deeply...
jbunniii wrote:
Agreed. Wonderful song.
Sublime.
Agreed. Wonderful song.
Sublime.
Absolutely love this. Thanks for playing it!
This band are UNDERplayed in Canada.
This is one my faves :)
This is one my faves :)
Saire wrote:
Couldn't agree more, well written, well said!
You can't go wrong with Crowded House. So many of their songs have such an achingly beautiful melancholia that they're actually quite uplifting. Thoroughly enjoyed hearing this one again :)
Couldn't agree more, well written, well said!
suesblues wrote:
As a Montrealer, I'll reciprocate with Arcade Fire and give them solid rubbish 1s.
Perhaps because I am Australian, I have had this band played to death throughout the 90s - can't stand them now, soppy rubbish - 1 from me! Give me Arcade Fire any day (previous comment)
As a Montrealer, I'll reciprocate with Arcade Fire and give them solid rubbish 1s.
Wonderful song.
Absolutely adore this one Bill, BUT 5 plays in the last month makes it too repetitive for me - particularly when there are so many other spectacular Crowded House / Finn Brothers ballads to play. Thanks so much, but please rotate thru them all! 
Perhaps because I am Australian, I have had this band played to death throughout the 90s - can't stand them now, soppy rubbish - 1 from me! Give me Arcade Fire any day (previous comment)
Melody, musicianship, and exquisite vocals; all in all the perfect antidote the the Arcade Fire aural demolition cacophony that preceded it today.
Beautiful song.
Liked this band from that big hit in the 80s, Don't Dream It's Over. Also got some of the Finn Bros stuff.
Like.... 
Saire wrote:
Indeed.
You can't go wrong with Crowded House. So many of their songs have such an achingly beautiful melancholia that they're actually quite uplifting. Thoroughly enjoyed hearing this one again :)
Indeed.
You can't go wrong with Crowded House. So many of their songs have such an achingly beautiful melancholia that they're actually quite uplifting. Thoroughly enjoyed hearing this one again :)
crogers wrote:
Wow Mikey-boy, that's pretty cold, emoticon not withstanding. Normally I ignore little weasels like you as statistically insignificant "contributors" to the forum and therefore unworthy of rebuttal. I've decided to make an exception in your case.
Someone who actually cares about how the music is constructed takes the time to put a considered analysis out there for us to compare with our own take on it and you label them pedantic... and pathetic? You apparently don't realize it, but RP's comments section exists for listeners who want to comment on the music. Yeah, the music! Unfortunately, your blithering little juvenile rants invite responses that are considerably more biting and personal than any musical-preference comment.
You like calling people names and denegrating them, don't you? You've called RP Supporters "stoners", "losers", "haters", "pedants", "posers", "snobs", "fools" and "stupid" — all in the past 5 months. It looks to me like James_of_Tucson knows more about music than you do and you're just feeling a bit ignorant. You are, aren't you — ignorant? You couldn't formulate a thoughtful opinion about a piece of music if it walked up and smacked you on the ass. You want to feel superior to the rest of us but you don't have the chops. Really, you don't have any game at all, do you Mikey? You're just a whiny little troll with a penchant for making people feel crappy about themselves. That's nice. Now bite me and go away.
Or better yet, show us that your opinion is worth paying attention to and write something insightful, knowledgable and inspiring about a song played here. Put some actual thought into it - like, more than 5 seconds worth. Put something of yourself into it that doesn't suck. Prove to us that you're not as much of a wanker as you appear. Can you?
I agree. I love to hear the musicologists' and analysts' comments. I rail on pedantry too, I admit it. There is a fine line, however, between arrogance and informed analysis. We want informed analysis, we do not want arrogance.
Wow Mikey-boy, that's pretty cold, emoticon not withstanding. Normally I ignore little weasels like you as statistically insignificant "contributors" to the forum and therefore unworthy of rebuttal. I've decided to make an exception in your case.
Someone who actually cares about how the music is constructed takes the time to put a considered analysis out there for us to compare with our own take on it and you label them pedantic... and pathetic? You apparently don't realize it, but RP's comments section exists for listeners who want to comment on the music. Yeah, the music! Unfortunately, your blithering little juvenile rants invite responses that are considerably more biting and personal than any musical-preference comment.
You like calling people names and denegrating them, don't you? You've called RP Supporters "stoners", "losers", "haters", "pedants", "posers", "snobs", "fools" and "stupid" — all in the past 5 months. It looks to me like James_of_Tucson knows more about music than you do and you're just feeling a bit ignorant. You are, aren't you — ignorant? You couldn't formulate a thoughtful opinion about a piece of music if it walked up and smacked you on the ass. You want to feel superior to the rest of us but you don't have the chops. Really, you don't have any game at all, do you Mikey? You're just a whiny little troll with a penchant for making people feel crappy about themselves. That's nice. Now bite me and go away.
Or better yet, show us that your opinion is worth paying attention to and write something insightful, knowledgable and inspiring about a song played here. Put some actual thought into it - like, more than 5 seconds worth. Put something of yourself into it that doesn't suck. Prove to us that you're not as much of a wanker as you appear. Can you?
I agree. I love to hear the musicologists' and analysts' comments. I rail on pedantry too, I admit it. There is a fine line, however, between arrogance and informed analysis. We want informed analysis, we do not want arrogance.
Beautiful.
ziakut wrote:
I still think that is their best album. Nothing lower than an 8 on it and four 10s!
I miss the good ol' days with the low men in the temple.
I still think that is their best album. Nothing lower than an 8 on it and four 10s!
Lovely song.
No!
It's a metaphor! Have you never been "cradled" by a person who is showing love and affection? And the last line of the song — Don't tell —clearly shows that the protagonist knows he is doing something wrong but is giving in to the urge.
This is a cheatin' song. Two adults. Nothing more.
Yup. Cheatin song. But not nothing. So much more. Brilliant even.