Wits: Josh Ritter - The Temptation of Adam (Live on 6/24/11)

Josh Ritter (@joshritter) performs "The Temptation of Adam" at Minnesota Public Radio's Wits.

[@nathanmaingard]

As a lyricist I cannot handle how incredible the lyrics are. How many references and layers there are tucked into each line. Truly, it's an experience. I have listened to this song well over 100 times and I still feel so awed, humbled and delighted when listening to it. What a gift this man is.

[@zulumoonshine]

Exactly!

[@TheElinden]

The first 5 to 7 years of the Ritter music and lyrics is nothing short of phenomenal. Brings to mind the early Dylan days and how he has said those songs wrote themselves like they came down from above

[@kristoferhill2827]

I just realized today that the line is "our love would live a half-life on the surface" which is so crazy good

[@nickbagelboy]

Absolutely. I think the same way as a songwriter/poet. It's the kind of song that makes you just put away the pen. Not in a defeated way, just an appreciative way. I also love how even the title of the song has depth and how the title makes sense after you hear the song.

[@samueltolmanmills]

Never get tired of this one. It's painful how good it is.

[@Times_Up_Chumps_Leeroy_Jenkins]

Some of the best lyrics ever written

[@xavierguy10]

This song kills me every time. Songwriting on another level.

[@rudesby]

Josh Ritter has told SO MANY POTATO STORIES over the years. I've heard at least three variations personally, bless him.

[@mattbaldwin]

Best love song ever written.

[@andrewlass]

The storytelling and the way he follows the metaphors is just amazing

[@tonifrancis2189]

Wow. Great song lyrics. First I’m hearing him. Love him!

[@inthegardenars]

This song radiates love....thanks for posting

[@dlong928]

The first potato story I heard was several minutes long and very intricate. What a character.

[@zulumoonshine]

That devastating ending!

[@itgetter9]

Underrated comment! He's a devastating lyricist.

[@tommymorgan73]

I'm only after finding out about Josh this week. I heard his music and loved it but never found out until recently. Googling different lyrics but it didn't work until I got lucky going through Spotify! Thanks very much for the upload

[@jennyjenjenjen]

An all-time favorite. Thank you for posting it!!

[@theplanetruth]

Phukin A. This song is amazing.

[@xavierguy10]

Not gonna lie, first time I played this song for my wife, she thought he said "I think about that great big butt, and I tapped it."

[@christanna2]

Amazing! Thank you for posting!

[@LostCrowsFilms]

wow this song is food !

[@adamclaybourne]

he's friken hilarious

[@lostamongststars3344]

That one person who disliked this needs a smack upside the head to knock some sense into them.

[@lostamongststars3344]

Just a point I want to make...if you dislike this you're a sociopath. Seek help. I'm not even joking.

[@wajobu]

W eye-E eye-E eye-E...

[@MsGeorgeyboy]

there he means WWIII, world war 3, such a poignant metaphor

[@zebrowland]

He loved her but it wasn't written that way ohh the lies time to open our eyes so much wrong on both sides made God cry we can bring the Love back its that simple. Someone once told me he's just a simple man I think I fell in Love with him truth hurts need to put my heart shaped sunglasses back On so I can't see the haters send them love everyone smile that smiles for someone special to my ❤ goodnight all peace out send the Love I'm counting on you has to be done together not just me He put us in a shut down for a reason

[@krobs14]

This show is amazing! Is there a DVD for sale?

[@TacticsTechniquesandProcedures]

WWIII

[@CrodolookslikeFrody]

Chris Pratt: Folk Singer Edition

[@FirstorDirt]

The internet allows us to be exposed to much great music and song writers,I like many but none of there songs move me like his does'