Sacrifice
Silverstein Lyrics
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A gun in your hand, a hole in my chest
And now you strike a match and inhale
It's now to the point where it's all so routine
The anchor's up, your ship has been sailed
Close your eyes to fight the demons deep within your mind
Satisfy your worst intentions, I'm your sacrifice
Dressing yourself up to kill
You do this for peace, you do this for love
But you know there has to be loss
Lives torn apart as you've hit your mark
You'll take your share at anyone's cost
Close your eyes to fight the demons deep within your mind
Satisfy your worst intentions, I'm your sacrifice
The metal is cold to lift and to hold
But now my heart feels the warm undertow
I cannot breathe, the way I feel about you suffocates
I will not speak, the words I feel about you go to waste
I will lay here until my body washes up on shore
I'll sacrifice with everything I believed in before
I'll get back up and do it again
Close your eyes to fight the demons deep within your mind
Satisfy your worst intentions, I'm your sacrifice
The song Sacrifice by Silverstein is rich with imagery and emotion. The lyrics describe a pattern of self-destructive behavior, where one person (possibly a lover or a friend) is constantly sacrificing themselves for someone else’s needs. The singer seems to be powerless to stop this cycle, even though they know it is hurting them. The opening lines set the scene: “A gun in your hand, a hole in my chest / And now you strike a match and inhale”. This image is both violent and intimate, suggesting a close relationship between the two people involved.
The singer describes how the other person is driven by their “worst intentions”, but this does not stop them from giving themselves up as a sacrifice. The repeated line “Close your eyes to fight the demons deep within your mind” suggests that this behavior is connected to some kind of trauma or emotional pain. There is also a sense that the singer is trying to rationalize what is happening, perhaps in an effort to make sense of it. The line “You do this for peace, you do this for love” paints a picture of someone who is trying to create order out of chaos, or love out of pain.
There is a sense of fatalism in the lyrics, as if the singer knows that they will be hurt again but is resigned to it. The lines “I will lay here until my body washes up on shore / I'll sacrifice with everything I believed in before / I'll get back up and do it again” suggest a kind of passive endurance, as if the singer is waiting for something to change but is unable to make it happen. Overall, the song portrays a complex and painful relationship that is woven together by sacrifice, trauma, and a deep need for love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so familiar to me
This situation has happened so many times before that I know it well.
A gun in your hand, a hole in my chest
You are causing me pain and harm, and I am defenseless against you.
And now you strike a match and inhale
You are doing something destructive that harms both of us.
It's now to the point where it's all so routine
This situation has become normal or expected, which is worrisome.
The anchor's up, your ship has been sailed
You are moving forward with your actions, regardless of the consequences.
Close your eyes to fight the demons deep within your mind
You ignore your conscience to do what you think is right, even if it's harmful to others.
Satisfy your worst intentions, I'm your sacrifice
You are doing something selfish that hurts others, and I am the one paying the price.
Dressing yourself up to kill
You are putting on a façade to hide your true intentions.
You do this for peace, you do this for love
You justify your harmful actions on the grounds of love, but it's still causing pain.
But you know there has to be loss
You recognize that someone will experience the negative consequences of your actions.
Lives torn apart as you've hit your mark
Your actions are causing others' lives to fall apart, and you are achieving your goal in doing so.
You'll take your share at anyone's cost
You will harm anyone and everyone to get what you want, regardless of their wellbeing.
The metal is cold to lift and to hold
You feel little emotion or empathy towards what you are doing to me.
But now my heart feels the warm undertow
Despite your coldness, I still feel emotional pain and warmth towards you.
I cannot breathe, the way I feel about you suffocates
My feelings for you are overwhelming and stifling, making it hard to function.
I will not speak, the words I feel about you go to waste
I cannot express my feelings towards you, as you do not care or would not listen if I did.
I will lay here until my body washes up on shore
I will endure the pain of your actions until I am dead.
I'll sacrifice with everything I believed in before
I am willing to give up everything I valued in order to appease you or to continue our relationship.
I'll get back up and do it again
Even after experiencing pain and loss, I am willing to go through it again for you.
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SHANE TOLD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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