The band reunited in February 2012, with a new album to be released in 2015.
Sacrifice
Good Riddance Lyrics
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I'd sacrifice desire
It will be great don't get me wrong
We can forget it won't be long
I can't hold myself
Tear this heart away
Just a moment then it's gone
Contrary to suggestion
I've answered way too many questions
I feel that chill run dawn my back
All systems go I can't relax
I can't hold myself
Tear this heart away
Just a moment then it's gone
Insignificant
I'd set myself on fire
The lyrics to Good Riddance's song Sacrifice express a profound sense of desperation and resignation. The opening lines, "I'd set myself on fire, I'd sacrifice desire," indicate the singer's willingness to go to extreme lengths to escape from their current situation. The singer believes that the sacrifice will be worth it, as they express that "It will be great, don't get me wrong," but at the same time, they acknowledge that it won't be a permanent solution as "We can forget it won't be long."
The emotion of the song reaches a crescendo in the chorus, as the singer admits that they can't hold themselves and that they feel insignificant. They express their own powerlessness, as it feels like they are tearing their heart away, but in the end, it's just a moment, and their sacrifice will be ultimately insignificant.
The second verse highlights the singer's frustration with their own inability to relax even when they are trying to escape their problems. The line "All systems go, I can't relax" captures the sense of being trapped in a never-ending cycle of stress and anxiety. The overall message of the song seems to be one of helplessness in the face of difficult circumstances, and the sacrifices that we make to try and cope with them may not ultimately lead to lasting peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd set myself on fire
I am willing to do anything and everything for this cause.
I'd sacrifice desire
I am willing to give up personal wants and ambitions for this cause.
It will be great don't get me wrong
I truly believe and have faith in this cause, but I acknowledge that there may be some challenges ahead.
We can forget it won't be long
The difficulties we may face are only temporary and we will soon forget them once we achieve our goal.
I can't hold myself
I cannot control my own thoughts and emotions, they are consumed by this cause.
Tear this heart away
I am willing to remove all personal feelings and emotions for the sake of this cause.
Just a moment then it's gone
My attention span for anything other than this cause is extremely short-lived.
Insignificant
Any personal issues or concerns are irrelevant in comparison to the importance of this cause.
Contrary to suggestion
Despite what others may imply or think, I will not sway from my commitment to this cause.
I've answered way too many questions
I've had to defend and explain my devotion to this cause to others countless times.
I feel that chill run dawn my back
My body physically reacts to the seriousness and intensity of this cause.
All systems go I can't relax
My body and mind are in a constant state of alertness and readiness for this cause, I cannot relax or let my guard down.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALBERTO COMESANA, LARRY GARCIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dodo sicko
i dicovered this gem recently and i cant get enough of it !!
Really good song !!
Scrambles the Death Dealer
I think I bought this album in a bargain bin at Hot Topic like 18 years ago or so.
Good times.