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Lyrics of Sacrifice by Elton John
verse
It′s a human sign
When things go wrong
When the scent of her lingers
And temptation's strong
Into the boundary
Of each married man
Sweet deceit comes calling
And negativity lands
pre-chorus
Cold cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things look better, baby
Just passing through
chorus
And it′s no sacrifice
Just a simple word
It's two hearts living
In two separate worlds
But it's no sacrifice
No sacrifice
It′s no sacrifice at all
verse
Mutual misunderstanding
After the fact
Sensitivity builds a prison
In the final act
We lose direction
No stone unturned
No tears to damn you
When jealousy burns
pre-chorus
Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things look better, baby
Just passin′ through
chorus
And it's no sacrifice
Just a simple word
It′s two hearts livin'
In two separate worlds
But, it′s no sacrifice
No sacrifice
It's no sacrifice, at all
pre-chorus
Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things look better, baby
Just passin′ through
chorus
And it's no sacrifice
Just a simple word
It's two hearts livin′
In two separate worlds
But, it′s no sacrifice
No sacrifice
It's no sacrifice, at all
outro
No sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
Writer(s): Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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The song 'Sacrifice' by Elton John delves into the complexities of relationships, portraying the struggles and sacrifices made by individuals to maintain love and harmony. It highlights the challenges of balancing personal desires with the commitment to a partner, emphasizing the notion that true love requires understanding, compromise, and sometimes sacrifices to bridge the gap between two different worlds.
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Themes
Heartbreak and misunderstanding
• It's two hearts living in two separate worlds
• Sensitivity builds a prison
• Mutual misunderstanding
Temptation and infidelity
• Into the boundary of each married man
• When the scent of her lingers
• Sweet deceit comes calling
Resilience and acceptance
• Just a simple word
• Some things look better, baby, just passin' through
• It's no sacrifice
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Moods
Heartbreak, angst, love, reflection, social commentary
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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Sleeping With the Past (Remastered)
Album • 1989 • 12 tracks
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