Sacrifice
Motorhead爀 Lyrics
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I have not lied, even for this,
Now no-one can conceive
The lie becomes the loving kiss,
But I would not,
Fall in love,
Like this.
The children murder all the world,
If only you believe,
Then only you will die,
How can you not,
See the stars,
In your eyes.
Sacrifice, sacrifice, sacrifice, sacrifice,
Sacrifice, pay the price, blood like ice, sacrifice.
The pain is on you now,
Do not consider flight for gain,
In you the poison breeds,
Crawling with the mark of Cain,
And no-one shall,
Set you free,
Again.
Sacrifice, sacrifice, sacrifice, sacrifice,
Sacrifice, sacrifice, sacrifice, sacrifice.
The lyrics of the song Sacrifice by Motörhead can be interpreted in multiple ways based on one's perspective. The song starts with the lead singer asking why people do not believe him when he says he has not lied. This could be seen as a person feeling misunderstood and not believed even when they are telling the truth. But then he sings, "The lie becomes the loving kiss, But I would not, Fall in love, Like this." It could be viewed as trying to avoid falling in love with something or someone that is not worth it. This could be related to drugs, addiction, or negative habits.
The second stanza talks about a woman stitching shrouds and children murdering the world, emphasizing the chaos and destruction that is often caused by human beings. The singer encourages people to believe, implying that faith or a sense of purpose in life is necessary for survival. "The pain is on you now, Do not consider flight for gain, In you the poison breeds, Crawling with the mark of Cain." These lines depict how one can never escape the consequences of their actions and must face them head-on.
Overall, Sacrifice is a song that portrays the harsh realities of life, including deceit, pain, death, and consequences. It highlights the importance of being true to oneself, having faith, and never running away from one's mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do they not believe
I have been telling the truth but nobody seems to believe me.
I have not lied, even for this,
I have always been honest, even about this situation.
Now no-one can conceive
Nobody can understand the situation like I do.
The lie becomes the loving kiss,
The deception is disguised as an act of love.
But I would not,
I would not want to fall in love in this deceitful way.
Fall in love,
I don't want to be in love with someone who has lied to me like this.
Like this.
I wouldn't want to experience this kind of affection.
The woman stitches the shrouds,
The woman is preparing the burial clothes for those who will die.
The children murder all the world,
The children represent a destructive force that will lead to the world's downfall.
If only you believe,
If you have faith, you can be saved from the impending disaster.
Then only you will die,
If you do not believe, you will succumb to your fate.
How can you not,
Why can't you understand?
See the stars,
Open your eyes to the hope and potential for a better future.
In your eyes.
It's within your power to make a positive change.
Sacrifice, sacrifice, sacrifice, sacrifice,
Emphasizes that sacrifice is necessary and must be repeated.
Sacrifice, pay the price, blood like ice, sacrifice.
Sacrifice is the only way to bring about change, and it will require extreme personal cost.
The pain is on you now,
You are experiencing the negative consequences of your actions.
Do not consider flight for gain,
Don't try to run away from your problems, as it won't help you in the long run.
In you the poison breeds,
There is a deep rot within your soul that is festering.
Crawling with the mark of Cain,
You are cursed to carry the burden of wrongdoing with you.
And no-one shall,
There is no escape.
Set you free,
You will always be haunted by the consequences of your actions.
Again.
This will not be the last time you face the consequences.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN KILMISTER, IAN FRASER KILMISTER, MICHAEL BURSTON, MICHAEL DELAOGLOU, MICHAEL KIRIAKOS DELAOGLOU, PHILIP CAMPBELL, PHILIP ANTHONY CAMPBELL, RICHARD BURSTON MICHAEL
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Julian N
The Rev would be proud!! You are amazing!!
Rockband Mom
Awesome job Jonah! Keep up the good work! :)
Doctorx911
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edjorthebeast
Again, HUGE amount of respect for Jonah! Keep it up, buddy!
Brandon A. Cabrera
Wow this guy is amazing in this song. What a awesome cover !!!!!
Luv4A7XfoREVer
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Young Sapphire
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John Gasco
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Chaindrive 30
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Gregory
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