Trouble are a Christian band (or at least some strong Christian lyrical leanings) and this song is about Satan, who is the tempter of the man.
[Intro]
I am the tempter
Ruler of Hell
And bringer of evil
Beware
[Verse 1]
Watch for temptation for he is there
Takes his time but loves to dare
All the people they are losing their minds
And he don't care, takes all kinds
Says, "Love, won't you take a bite?"
God appears, says, "This ain't right"
We are damned for what evil has done
You know now the tempter has won
[Interlude]
I am the one
The almighty
I'll give you the good things in life
Take me
[Verse 2]
It is said God tempteth no man
Keep in mind you know he can
Listen to one now this we must
For we are all conceived with lust
See the tempter, he taketh your brain
We know now who will reign
God says it bringeth forth sin
Take my word, it brings on death
[Guitar Solo]
[Interlude]
This time you have won
But what about the next?
You know I'll get you
Bastards!
[Verse 3]
When you are losing your immortal soul
It's too late to cry to the Lord
Hear me now, all you sinners
The Tempter was written by Trouble (Band).
The Tempter was produced by Brian Slagel & Bill Metoyer & Trouble (Band).
Trouble (Band) released The Tempter on Sat Mar 10 1984.