Sacrifice
Aesthetic Perfection Lyrics
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Who you are and what it was to me
I can't pretend to understand a thing
What if it all comes back?
It's not what was expected
But there's no reason to keep holding on
I feel contempt, I feel regret
And now I see that nothing's changed
I'm breaking down and it's because of you
I question why I made this sacrifice
Everything I do is not enough for you
I wonder, why do I feel this way?
Fighting against air, fighting against time
I don't know where I'm headed anymore
My blind progression leaves no impression
Of the life I used to know
Everything that was familiar
Is now reduced to a pile of dust
Memories have aged, many lives have changed
So now it's time for me to do the same
The lyrics to Aesthetic Perfection's song Sacrifice offer a complex reckoning with a relationship that has gone awry. The opening lines suggest a sense of disorientation as the singer feels like they're losing track of who their partner was to them. This quickly gives way to a deeper sense of confusion and loss. They can't make sense of what's happened between them and wonder if things could still turn around. But in the end, they come to the realization that they need to let go of what they had and move on.
The chorus is a lament against the sacrifices that the singer feels they've made for their partner. Throughout the song, there's a sense that they've given their all to the relationship, but it's never been enough. The bridge is a moment of reflection as the singer looks back on the life they used to know. Everything that was once familiar has turned to dust, and they must now find a way to move on.
Overall, the lyrics to Sacrifice offer a thoughtful and nuanced take on a difficult and often painful topic. They capture the complexity of love and loss, and the struggle to come to terms with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just a question of time before I forget
My memories of you are fleeting and will soon be gone.
Who you are and what it was to me
I don't remember who you were to me or what our relationship was like.
I can't pretend to understand a thing
I don't know what went wrong or why I feel this way.
What if it all comes back?
What if these forgotten memories resurface and I'm forced to deal with them?
It's not what was expected
Our relationship did not turn out the way we thought it would.
But there's no reason to keep holding on
It's time to let go of our past and move on with our lives.
I feel contempt, I feel regret
I feel anger and sadness for what we had and what it has become.
And now I see that nothing's changed
Our situation has not improved or resolved itself.
I'm breaking down and it's because of you
My mental and emotional state is deteriorating because of our relationship.
I question why I made this sacrifice
I'm wondering why I gave up so much for our relationship and if it was worth it.
Everything I do is not enough for you
I feel like I can never meet your expectations or make you happy.
I wonder, why do I feel this way?
I'm trying to understand why I'm feeling so lost and alone in our relationship.
Fighting against air, fighting against time
I'm struggling to figure out what to do next and feeling like I'm running out of time.
I don't know where I'm headed anymore
I'm lost and unsure of what direction my life is going in.
My blind progression leaves no impression
I've been moving forward without thinking about what I want or need in my life.
Of the life I used to know
I've changed so much that the life I once had is unrecognizable to me now.
Everything that was familiar
The things that were once comfortable and familiar to me are now gone or changed beyond recognition.
Is now reduced to a pile of dust
The memories of my past are crumbling away and disappearing.
Memories have aged, many lives have changed
Everything from my past has aged and evolved, including myself and the people who were once close to me.
So now it's time for me to do the same
It's time for me to grow and change like everything else in my life.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.