Fighting Temptation

"Fighting Temptation"
Song

"Fighting Temptation" is a single released by R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles and female rappers Missy Elliott, MC Lyte, and Free in 2003 to promote the film The Fighting Temptations, in which Knowles stars. The song samples Uncle Louie's 1979 song "I Like Funky Music". The song is basically about a group of women's strict "no sex" rule similar to a part of the film's plot where Knowles' character Lilly doesn't want to start a sexual relationship with her boyfriend Darrin (Cuba Gooding Jr.) right away. However, in the film she assures him that they might start one in the near future but in the song, the women don't specify when they will be ready.

Released commercially on July 5, 2003, the single received attention from European countries, eventually peaking at number thirteen in the Netherlands. The film was also an instant success, mainly due to Knowles' success in Europe at that time.

Track listing

European CD single

1. "Fighting Temptation" (Album Version) – 3:51
2. Destiny's Child – "I Know" (Album Version) – 3:42

Official versions

• "Fighting Temptation" (Acapela)
• "Fighting Temptation" (Instrumental)
• "Fighting Temptation" (Radio Edit)
• "Fighting Temptation" (DJBBenAyJay)
• "Fighting Temptation" (DJBBenAyJay Acapella)

Charts

Chart (2003)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles	116
Chart (2004)	Peak position
Belgian Ultratop 50 Singles (Flanders)	37
Dutch Top 40	13
German Singles Chart	54
Swiss Singles Chart	42

Release history

Territory	Date	Format	Label
United States	August 18, 2003	Urban radio	Columbia
Europe	July 5, 2004	CD single	Sony BMG