The song is basically about a group of women's strict 'no sex' rule similar to a part of the film's plot where the female lead, Lilly (played by Beyoncé) abstains from being intimate with her love interest ( Cuba Gooding Jr.). The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Antti Jokinen. 'Fighting Temptation' received attention mainly in European countries, peaking at number 11 in the Netherlands and reaching the top 50 in Belgium as well as Switzerland. They complimented the theme of the song, the vocals of Beyoncé, and the verse-raps.

Music critics generally received the song with positive reception. Lyrically, the song makes reference to fighting against negativity in life as well as waiting for the right person before falling in love. 'Fighting Temptations' was released as the lead single from the soundtrack album of the movie on July 5, 2003 through Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment.Īn R&B- funk song, 'Fighting Temptation' samples Uncle Louie's 'I Like Funky Music' (1979). It was composed by Missy Elliott, Lana Moorer, Marie Wright, Jonathan Burks, LaShaun Owens, Karriem Mack, and Walter Murphy. The song was used to promote the film The Fighting Temptations (2003), in which Beyoncé stars. ' Fighting Temptation' is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé and American female rappers Missy Elliott, MC Lyte, and Free in 2003.

Beyoncé he still loves me listen