Sacrifice
Elton John Lyrics
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When things go wrong
When the scent of her lingers
And temptation's strong
Into the boundary
Of each married man
Sweet deceit comes callin'
And negativity lands
Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things lookin' better, baby
Just passin' through
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
Mutual misunderstandin'
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
Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things lookin' better, baby
Just passin' through
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
Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things lookin' better, baby
Just passin' through
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
No sacrifice at all
No sacrifice at all
No sacrifice at all
No sacrifice at all
Elton John's song "Sacrifice" deals with the theme of a failing relationship as a result of infidelity. The song starts off with the confession that "It's a human sign, when things go wrong, when the scent of her lingers, and temptation's strong." This signifies the beginning of a relationship that has been strained with the temptation of an affair. The next line "Into the boundary, of each married man, sweet deceit comes callin', and negativity lands" confirms that the person involved in the affair is married and has been pulled away from the boundaries of their marital relationship.
The next verse further deals with the resolution of this affair and the emotions attached. "Mutual misunderstandin', after the fact, sensitivity builds a prison, in the final act" implies that both parties in the relationship were unaware of the implications of their actions until after the affair had ended. The phrase "sensitivity builds a prison" depicts the emotions of guilt that have now replaced the previous temptations.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "It's no sacrifice, just a simple word, it's two hearts living in two separate worlds." The phrase "two hearts living in two separate worlds" emphasises the idea that the two people involved in the affair have now moved on to live separate lives, implying a sense of regret for the actions that caused the separation of the relationship. The song then concludes with the repetition of the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a human sign
It's a natural occurrence that many people experience
When things go wrong
During tough times or difficulties
When the scent of her lingers
When the presence of a past lover is still apparent
And temptation's strong
When the desire for that past lover is very powerful
Into the boundary
Crossing a line or limit
Of each married man
Specifically about married men
Sweet deceit comes callin'
The idea of cheating can be tempting despite its negative consequences
And negativity lands
Feeling negative emotions such as guilt or shame
Cold, cold heart
A heart that has been hardened and become cold due to past experiences
Hardened by you
The specific person has caused the hardening of the heart
Some things look better, baby
Sometimes it's best to move on from situations, even if it's difficult at first
Just passin' through
Things will eventually get better and the difficult time will be over
And it's no sacrifice
Moving on doesn't require personal sacrifice
Just a simple word
The act of moving on can be described succinctly
It's two hearts living
Two people with different experiences or perspectives
In two separate worlds
Living in different situations that prevent a relationship from working
No sacrifice at all
Moving on, despite its initial difficulty, is not a big sacrifice in the grand scheme of things
Mutual misunderstandin'
Both parties in a relationship may not fully understand each other
After the fact
Once a situation has already happened or finished
Sensitivity builds a prison
Being overly sensitive can hold a person back or create barriers
In the final act
Towards the end of a relationship
We lose direction
The loss of connection or purpose
No stone unturned
Exhausting all possible solutions
No tears to damn you
Not allowing emotions to take over and hold one back
When jealousy burns
Jealousy can cause damage and result in negative consequences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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Peter Harthen
Even at 56 years old, this music still sounds so good to me, how music should sound.....
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"Sacrifice" Lyrics
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
Cold cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things look better baby
Just passing through
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
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
Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things lookin' better, baby
Just passin' through
And it's no sacrifice
Just a simple word
It's two hearts livin'
In two separate world
But, it's no sacrifice
No sacrifice
It's no sacrifice, at all
Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things lookin' better, baby
Just passin' through
And it's no sacrifice
Just a simple word
It's two hearts livin'
In two separate world
But, it's no sacrifice
No sacrifice
It's no sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
@phyllisnyago
I can't believe am watching this video for the first time..after listening to the song for over 20years... God made some voices too beautiful and sweet
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Yes baibi me too❤
@mariarubio4861
Tiene otro tan bonito como este,es la banda sonora de una novela.
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"Sacrifice" Lyrics
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
Cold cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things look better baby
Just passing through
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
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
Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things lookin' better, baby
Just passin' through
And it's no sacrifice
Just a simple word
It's two hearts livin'
In two separate world
But, it's no sacrifice
No sacrifice
It's no sacrifice, at all
Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things lookin' better, baby
Just passin' through
And it's no sacrifice
Just a simple word
It's two hearts livin'
In two separate world
But, it's no sacrifice
No sacrifice
It's no sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
No sacrifice, at all
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