Temple – English Lyrics

• By: Kings Of Leon
• Album: Mechanical Bull

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Kings of Leon's "Temple" and explore a compelling blend of devotion and raw emotion. This alternative rock track offers a rich vocabulary for expressing deep yearning and commitment in English, making it an excellent choice for language learners interested in heartfelt and authentic rock lyrics. Its clear narrative of sacrifice and longing, combined with the band's distinctive Southern rock style, provides an engaging way to learn new expressions and immerse yourself in modern rock lyricism.

[English]

>> HEY, WHERE -- WHERE'S ANYONE

WHO KNOWS ABOUT THIS THING?

IS IT DEFINITELY IN FOCUS?

[ GUITAR TUNING ]

[ RATTLE SHAKING ]

>> MATTHEW, GET ME IN THIS

LIGHTING.

[ CAMERA RUNNING ]

[ UP-TEMPO MUSIC PLAYS ]

>> ♪ THE DANCE FLOOR'S A

TEMPTRESS ♪

♪ CAN'T MAKE OUT WHAT YOU'RE

SAYING ♪

♪ BUT YOU RUB ME THE RIGHT WAY ♪

♪ WITH YOUR CHILD-LIKE

PERSUASION ♪

♪ I'VE GOT MY HANDS IN MY

POCKETS ♪

♪ AND I'M CROSSING MY FINGERS ♪

♪ SHE'LL FIND I'M A SIMPLE ♪

♪ STONE WASHED UP AND SO SO ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE IN THE TEMPLE ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE FOR YOU ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE IN THE TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ I'D TAKE ONE FOR YOU ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE IN THE TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ I'D TAKE ONE FOR YOU ♪

♪ I FEEL ALL AMISS NOW ♪

♪ I'M TOSSED IN THE SCATTER ♪

♪ AND YOUR EYES KEEP ON

SHIFTING ♪

♪ TO THE BOYS THAT DON'T

MATTER ♪

♪ I'VE GOT MY HANDS IN MY

POCKETS ♪

♪ I'M STILL CROSSING MY

FINGERS ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE IN THE TEMPLE ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE FOR YOU ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE IN THE TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ I'D TAKE ONE FOR YOU ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE IN THE TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ I'D TAKE ONE FOR YOU ♪

[ BREAKDOWN PLAYS ]

♪ I'VE GOT MY HANDS IN MY

POCKETS ♪

♪ AND I'M CROSSING MY FINGERS ♪

♪ I JUST WANT TO BE NOTICED ♪

♪ I JUST WANT TO BE NOTICED ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE IN THE TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ I'D TAKE ONE FOR YOU ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE IN THE TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ I'D TAKE ONE FOR YOU ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE IN THE TEMPLE ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE FOR YOU, OH ♪

♪ I'D TAKE ONE IN THE TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ TEMPLE ♪

>> ♪ I'D TAKE ONE FOR YOU ♪

[ FINALE PLAYS ]

>> WHY CAN'T I SEE THIS?

EVERYTHING'S GOING BLACK.

>> IT'S PROBABLY 'CAUSE YOU

ALREADY TURNED THIS.

DID YOU ALREADY TURN THIS?

>> NO, I HAVEN'T TURNED

ANYTHING.

OH, NOW IT'S HORRIBLE.

>> NOT THAT ONE.

OH, YOU MESSED IT ALL UP NOW.

>> WHAT AM I PRESSING HERE?

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
temple /ˈtɛmpəl/ A2	noun - a building for worship, or the side of the head behind the eye
temptress /ˈtɛmtrəs/ B2	noun - a woman who seduces or attracts others
persuasion /pərˈsweɪʒən/ B1	noun - the action of persuading someone or of being persuaded
scatter /ˈskætər/ A2	verb - to go or move in different directions
shifting /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move from one place to another
noticed /ˈnoʊtɪst/ A2	verb - to see or become aware of something
crossing /ˈkrɔsɪŋ/ A1	verb - to go across from one side to the other
amiss /əˈmɪs/ B1	adjective - not quite right; inappropriate or wrong
tossed /tɒst/ A2	verb - to throw something with a light motion
washed /wɒʃt/ A1	verb - to clean something with water
simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ A1	adjective - easy to understand or do
rub /rʌb/ A1	verb - to move your hand or an object across a surface
matter /ˈmætər/ A2	noun - a subject or situation being dealt with
child-like /ˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk/ B1	adjective - resembling a child in behavior or appearance