The song was written by Amy Lee and Terry Balsamo while the production was handled by Dave Fortman. It was recorded in Record Plant Studios, Los Angeles, mixed by Dave Fortman at Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York. The programming was done by DJ Lethal and additional programming by Amy Lee. Talking about The Open Door, Lee said that lot of people expected the new songs on the album to be similar to "My Immortal" (2003) before adding that "'Weight of the World', 'Sweet Sacrifice' and 'All That I'm Living For' are so amazing to me because of the adrenaline. Especially when we play them live." She further revealed the inspiration behind the song,
It's the one song on The Open Door that's about the same abusive relationship which was the source of all the songs on Fallen. It was appropriate to put this song at the beginning, but it comes from a much stronger standpoint than Fallen. It's not saying, "I'm trapped in fear and somebody save me." It's saying, "Fear is only in our minds ... I'm not afraid anymore."
The band announced at live concerts and online that their upcoming third single from The Open Door would be "All That I'm Living For", however, due to requests from the band and fan reaction, Wind-up announced that "Sweet Sacrifice" would be the band's third single from The Open Door. The original single was released in Germany on May 25, 2007, featuring a basic and premium version. Elsewhere, it was scheduled for a release on May 8, 2007 through Amazon.com but it was later canceled.
Sweet Sacrifice
Evanescence Lyrics
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But it's so clear now that I'm, unchained
Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
But it's, taking over all the time
You poor, sweet, innocent thing; dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me, don't deny sweet sacrifice
One day I'm gonna forget your name
And one sweet day you're gonna drown in my, lost pain
Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
But it's taking over all the time
You poor, sweet, innocent thing; dry your eyes and testify
You know you love to hate me; don't you, honey? I'm your sacrifice
(I dream in darkness I sleep to die, erase the silence, erase my life)
Do you wonder why you hate?
Are you still too weak to survive your mistakes?
You poor, sweet, innocent thing, dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me, don't deny, sweet sacrifice
The song 'Sweet Sacrifice' by Evanescence is an emotional and powerful song with deep and symbolic lyrics. The song shares a common theme with many of Evanescence's other songs, which is the theme of pain, suffering, and emotional turmoil. It is clear from the opening line that the song talks about how everyone is a little crazy or insane in their own way. But the singer also sings about how she has become unchained, which indicates that she has finally found freedom.
Through the rest of the song, the singer seems to be directing her words towards someone who has hurt her deeply. She tells the person that they are a 'poor, sweet, innocent thing' and urges them to dry their eyes and testify. The singer also speaks of how fear can control our minds and manifest in various ways, but we must learn to overcome it. In the end, she tells the person that they will drown in her pain and that she will not forget their name.
The lyrics of the song are intense and symbolic, and it is clear that the singer is dealing with significant emotional pain. The song encourages listeners to face their fears and to rise above the hurt that others may inflict on us. It is a powerful message that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever experienced emotional turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
It's true, we're all a little, insane
All of us are a little bit crazy in our own way
But it's so clear now that I'm, unchained
But now that I am free, I can see things clearly
Fear is only in our minds
Fear is something that only exists in our minds
Taking over all the time
However, it can take over at any given moment
You poor, sweet, innocent thing; dry your eyes and testify
You appear to be naive, so stop pretending and admit to the truth
You know you live to break me, don't deny sweet sacrifice
You know that you exist only to make me miserable and you can't deny that fact
One day I'm gonna forget your name
Someday, you will no longer be significant to me
And one sweet day you're gonna drown in my, lost pain
Eventually, you too will experience the same suffering that I had to endure
Do you wonder why you hate?
Have you ever thought about why you hate me so much?
Are you still too weak to survive your mistakes?
Perhaps you are still unable to learn from your own mistakes
You know you love to hate me; don't you, honey? I'm your sacrifice
You derive pleasure from hating me and making me your sacrificial lamb
(I dream in darkness I sleep to die, erase the silence, erase my life)
These lines are most likely expressing angst and despair. It could be interpreted as a metaphor for wanting to escape one's own thoughts and emotions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: TERRY BALSAMO, AMY LEE
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@sechanhan2450
It's true, we're all a little insane
But it's so clear
Now that I am unchained
Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
But it's taking over all the time
You poor sweet innocent thing
Dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me
Don't deny, sweet sacrifice
One day, I'm gonna forget your name
And one sweet day
You're gonna drown in my lost pain
Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
But it's taking over all the time
You poor, sweet, innocent thing
Dry your eyes and testify
And oh, you love to hate me
Don't you, honey?
I'm your sacrifice (I dream in darkness)
(I sleep to die)
(Erase the silence)
(Erase my life)
Do you wonder why you hate? (Our burning ashes blacken the day)
Are you still too weak to survive your mistakes? (A world of nothingness, blow me away)
You poor, sweet, innocent thing
Dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me
Don't deny, sweet sacrifice
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@Clauder.
A música "Sweet Sacrifice", da banda Evanescence, é uma poderosa balada rock que explora temas como a loucura, o medo, o controle e a libertação. A letra da música, escrita por Amy Lee, é um relato pessoal de uma mulher que está passando por um período de turbulência emocional.
A música começa com a afirmação de que "todos somos um pouco loucos". Essa afirmação pode ser interpretada de várias maneiras. Uma interpretação é que a loucura é uma condição humana universal, uma parte do que nos torna humanos. Outra interpretação é que a loucura é uma construção social, uma maneira de rotular aqueles que não se encaixam nos padrões esperados.
A narradora da música então afirma que está "desencalhada". Essa afirmação pode ser interpretada como um sinal de que ela está começando a se libertar dos padrões e expectativas que a estão sufocando.
A música então aborda o tema do medo. A narradora afirma que "o medo só está em nossas cabeças". Essa afirmação pode ser interpretada como um incentivo à coragem e à autoaceitação. Ela está dizendo que não devemos deixar o medo nos controlar, que devemos enfrentar nossos medos e superá-los.
O coro da música é um diálogo entre a narradora e uma outra pessoa, que pode ser uma parte dela mesma ou outra pessoa real. A narradora chama essa pessoa de "pobre coisa inocente" e a encoraja a "secar os olhos e testemunhar". Ela está dizendo a essa pessoa que ela não está sozinha, que ela está passando por um momento difícil, mas que vai superar isso.
A música termina com uma profecia de que um dia a narradora vai esquecer o nome da outra pessoa e que ela vai se afogar na dor da narradora. Essa profecia pode ser interpretada como uma expressão de raiva ou ressentimento da narradora. Ela está dizendo que um dia ela vai superar essa pessoa e que ela vai se livrar da dor que ela causou.
A música "Sweet Sacrifice" é uma música complexa e de múltiplas camadas. Ela pode ser interpretada de várias maneiras, dependendo da experiência e da perspectiva do ouvinte. No entanto, é uma música que certamente ressoa com aqueles que já passaram por períodos de turbulência emocional.
Independentemente da interpretação que se faça da música, "Sweet Sacrifice" é uma obra de arte marcante e comovente. É uma música que pode nos tocar em um nível profundo e nos fazer refletir sobre nossas próprias vidas.
Espero que aprecie esta interpretação, que tem como objetivo o processo de desvendar o significado da música, levando a você uma compreensão mais profunda da obra.
@nihalbaymis1044
Lyrics
It's true, we're all a little, insane
But it's so clear now that I'm, unchained
Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
But it's, taking over all the time
You poor, sweet, innocent thing; dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me, don't deny sweet sacrifice
One day I'm gonna forget your name
And one sweet day you're gonna drown in my, lost pain
Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
But it's taking over all the time
You poor, sweet, innocent thing; dry your eyes and testify
You know you love to hate me; don't you, honey? I'm your sacrifice
Do you wonder why you hate?
Are you still too weak to survive your mistakes?
You poor, sweet, innocent thing, dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me, don't deny, sweet sacrifice
@henriqueramos3197
"Sweet Sacrifice"
Released: May 25, 2007
[Verse 1]
It's true, we're all a little insane
But it's so clear
Now that I'm unchained
[Pre-Chorus]
Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
But it's taking over all the time, oh
[Chorus 1]
You poor sweet innocent thing
Dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me
Don't deny, sweet sacrifice
[Verse 2]
One day, I'm gonna forget your name
And one sweet day, you're gonna drown in my lost pain
[Pre-Chorus]
Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
But it's taking over all the time
[Chorus 2]
You poor sweet innocent thing
Dry your eyes and testify
And oh, you love to hate me
Don't you, honey?
I'm your sacrifice
[Bridge]
I dream in darkness
I sleep to die
Erase the silence
Erase my life
Do you wonder why you hate?
Our burning ashes
Blacken the day
Are you still too weak to survive your mistakes?
A world of nothingness
Blow me away
[Outro]
You poor sweet innocent thing
Dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me
Don't deny
Sweet sacrifice
Produced By Dave Fortman
Written By Amy Lee
Album THE OPEN DOOR (2006)
@chispitadealegria755
Es cierto, todos estamos un poco enfermos
pero es muy claro
ahora que estoy desencadenada
El miedo está sólo en nuestras mentes
invadiéndolas todo el tiempo
el miedo está sólo en nuestras mentes
invadiéndolas todo el tiempo
Tú, pobre dulce cosa inocente
sécate los ojos y testifica!
sabes que vives para desbaratarme, no lo niegues!
Dulce Sacrificio...
Un día voy a conseguir olvidar tu nombre
y un dulce día, vas a ahogarte en mi dolor perdido
El miedo está sólo
en nuestras mentes
invadiéndolas todo el tiempo
el miedo está sólo en nuestras mentes
invadiéndolas todo el tiempo
Tú, pobre dulce cosa inocente
Sécate los ojos y testifica!
Y oh, tu amas odiarme, o no, dulzura?
Soy tu sacrificio
Sueño en la oscuridad
duermo para morir
borrar el silencio
borrar mi vida
nuestras ardientes cenizas
oscurecen el día
un mundo de nada
suspírame lejos
¿Te preguntas por que odias?
¿Eres aún tan débil como para sobrevivir a tus errores?
Tú, pobre dulce cosa inocente
sécate los ojos y testifica!
sabes que vives para desbaratarme, no lo niegues!
Dulce Sacrificio...🌙
@rickwilliamson9248
I've started introducing my 16-yr old daughter to Evanescence. I'm a good dad. 🙂
@tuqamajeed
You are 😂
@juangabrieldamonte4674
Sure! Goodfor you
@celesteabdon
Oh I love you
@aliina8
amazing! My dad showed me this too :)
@user-ik2we6ri9g
I've started introducing myself to Evanescence at 33. Because when I was younger I thought Eva wasn't true and preferred black noise Satan metal.
@miguelromero9189
🤘 Fun fact: this song was nominated for a Grammy in 2008 and still to this day is one of their most underrated songs
@HOXHOXHOX
it's not underrated if it got nominated boo boo.
@marianar.9966
@@HOXHOXHOXby people in general...
@amystar9043
Rxo.wh.