Yeah I’ve been hurt and I’ve been blue
And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the changes love has put me through
I’ve told myself it’s got to end
I’ve had enough and I ain’t goin’ back again
I’ve watched ’em come
I’ve watched ’em go
Six, seven, eight and I can still say no
And then tonight you came along
Only a fool would wanna be that strong
Temptation #9
Make a man wanna cross that line
Face to face with a chance like this
There’s only so much that a man can resist
I walked alone, I played it safe
Tryin’ not to count the times I walked away
‘Cause when you love and love goes wrong
A broken heart just seems too much to gamble on
I first saw you, I had to think
Oh another pretty woman just what I don’t need
But when I look into your eyes
Hey I see somethin’ makes me wanna roll the dice
Temptation #9
Make a man wanna cross that line
Face to face with a chance like this
There’s only so much that a man can resist
Ooh you got it shakin’
Ooh there’s no mistakin’
You’re the next trip that I’ll be takin’
[Chorus]
Wrestling with Love’s Temptations
“Temptation #9” by Brooks & Dunn captures the struggle of a man who’s endured heartbreak but finds himself drawn in by the allure of new love. The lyrics paint a picture of resilience—having walked away from love before, the narrator tries to stay cautious and guarded. Despite his best efforts, the arrival of a captivating new presence stirs emotions he thought he had under control. The song explores the universal tension between self-protection and the irresistible urge to take another chance on love, emphasizing that sometimes, temptation simply proves too powerful to resist.
Song Credits
“Temptation #9” is performed by Brooks & Dunn. The song was written by Ronnie Dunn, Tommy Lee James, and Kim Williams. It was released in 1996 on the Arista Nashville label.