Temple Of Love

H.I.M. · Other Songs - H.I.M.

With the fire from the fireworks up above me

With a gun for a lover and a shot for the pain at hand

You run for cover in the Temple of Love

You run for another, but still the same

For the wind will blow my name across this land

In the Temple of Love you hide together

Believing pain and fear outside

But someone near you rides the weather

And the tears he cried will rain on

Walls as wide as lovers' eyes



In the Temple of Love: Shine like thunder

In the Temple of Love: Cry like rain

In the Temple of Love: Hear my calling

In the Temple of Love: Hear my name



And the devil in a black dress watches over

My guardian angel walks away

Life is short and love is always over in the morning

Black wind come carry me far away

With the sunlight died and night above me

With a gun for a lover and a shot for the pain inside

You run for cover in the Temple of Love

You run for another, it's all the same

For the wind will blow and throw your walls aside



With the fire from the fireworks up above

With a gun for a lover and a shot for the pain

You run for cover in the Temple of Love

Shine like thunder, cry like rain

And the Temple of Love grows old and strong

But the wind blows stronger, cold and long

And the Temple of Love will fall before this

Black wind calls my name to you no more



In the black sky thunder sweeping under

Ground and over water sounds of

Crying weeping will not save your

Faith for bricks and dreams for mortar

All your prayers must seem as nothing

Ninety-six below the wave when

Stone is dust and only air remains



In the Temple of Love: Shine like thunder

In the Temple of Love: Cry like rain

In the Temple of Love: Hear the calling

And the Temple of Love is falling

Down



In the Temple of Love: Shine like thunder

In the Temple of Love: Cry like rain

In the Temple of Love: Hear my calling

In the Temple of Love: Hear my name



In the black sky thunder sweeping under

Ground and over water sounds of

Crying weeping will not save your

Faith for bricks and dreams for mortar

All your prayers must seem as nothing

Ninety-six below the wave when

Stone is dust and air remains the

Only haven you can trust, and the

Devil in a black dress watches over

My guardian angel walks away

With a gun for a lover and a shot for the pain

You run for cover in the Temple of Love

I shine like thunder, cry like rain

And the Temple of Love grows old and strong

But the wind blows stronger, cold and long

And the Temple of Love will fall before this

Black wind calls my name to you no more



In the Temple of Love you hide together

Believing pain and fear outside

But someone near you rides the weather

And the tears he cried will rain on

Walls as wide as lovers' eyes



In the Temple of Love: Shine like thunder

In the Temple of Love: Cry like rain

In the Temple of Love: Hear the calling

And the Temple of Love is falling

Down

Temple Of Love

H.I.M.'s "Temple Of Love" stands as a defining track within the band's expansive discography, showcasing their signature blend of melodic rock and emotional depth. Released during a period where the group was refining their sound to balance anthemic choruses with introspective verses, the song exemplifies their ability to craft narratives of devotion and longing. The recording features the distinctive vocal harmonies that became a hallmark of the group's identity, delivering a powerful sonic experience characteristic of their era. While often associated with broader themes found in their catalogues, this specific composition highlights the band's capacity to explore spiritual and romantic undertones through a polished production style. It remains a staple for fans seeking the emotional resonance and melodic structure that defined their contributions to alternative rock.