Almost Persuaded
Temptation in the Barroom: A Tale of Resisting Forbidden Desires
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Last night all alone in a barroom
Last night, I was alone in a bar.
Met a girl with a drink in her hand.
I encountered a girl holding a drink.
She had ruby red lips, coal black hair
She had striking features: red lips, black hair, and captivating eyes.
And eyes that would tempt any man.
Her eyes were alluring to any man.
Then she came and sat down at my table,
She approached my table and sat down.
And as she placed her soft hands in mine,
As she held my hands, I felt a connection.
I found myself wanting to kiss her
I felt the desire to kiss her due to intense temptation.
For temptation was flowing like wine.
The temptation felt overwhelming, like the flow of wine.
And I was almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride.
I almost convinced myself to let go of my pride.
Almost persuaded to push my conscience aside.
I almost convinced myself to ignore my conscience.
Then we danced and she whispered, "I need you!"
While dancing, she expressed her need for me.
"Take me away from here and be my man."
She wanted me to take her away and be her partner.
Then I looked into her eyes and I saw it:
However, upon gazing into her eyes, I noticed something.
The reflection of my wedding band.
I saw the reflection of my wedding band in her eyes.
And I was almost persuaded to let strange lips lead me on.
I almost allowed unfamiliar lips to lead me astray.
Almost persuaded but your sweet love made me stop and go home.
But your sweet love prevented me; I chose to return home.
Last night all alone in a barroom
Last night, again in a bar, this time alone.
Met a guy with a drink in his hand.
I encountered a guy holding a drink.
He had bay blue eyes, coal black hair
He had captivating features: blue eyes, black hair, and an inviting smile.
And a smile that a girl understands.
His smile was one a girl could easily understand.
Then he came and sat down at my table,
He came over and sat at my table.
And as he placed his hands over mine,
As he placed his hands over mine, I felt a connection.
I found my self wanting to kiss him
I felt the desire to kiss him due to intense temptation.
For temptation was flowing like wine.
The temptation felt overwhelming, like the flow of wine.
And I was almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride.
I almost convinced myself to let go of my pride.
Almost persuaded to push my conscience aside.
I almost convinced myself to ignore my conscience.
Then we danced and he whispered, "I need you!"
While dancing, he expressed his need for me.
"Let me take you away and be your man."
He wanted to take me away and be my partner.
Then I looked into his eyes and I saw it:
However, upon gazing into his eyes, I noticed something.
The reflection of my wedding band.
I saw the reflection of my wedding band in his eyes.
And I was almost persuaded to let strange lips lead me on.
I almost allowed unfamiliar lips to lead me astray.
Almost persuaded but your sweet love made me stop and go home.
But your sweet love prevented me; I chose to return home.
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