Sweetbox is a Los Angeles based pop music project formed in Germany in 1995… Read Full Bio ↴Sweetbox is a Los Angeles based pop music project formed in Germany in 1995 by executive producer Heiko Schmidt and music producer Roberto "Geo" Rosan. Throughout the years Sweetbox has had several leading women including Kimberly Kearney, Dacia Bridges, Tina Harris, Jade Villalon, Jamie Pineda and most recently and currently, Miho Fukuhara and LogiQ Pryce.

Although the project released four singles in the mid '90s, with initial singers Kimberley Kearney and Dacia Bridges, worldwide success came with third vocalist, Tina Harris. Everything's Gonna Be Alright was released in 1997, which topped charts around the world and started a musical theme, sampling classical music, which the project would later become known for.

Tina Harris left after two years, with Jade Villalon replacing her as the fourth vocalist with five original albums, all reaching Gold or Platinum in Korea. Villalon, along with "Geo" left the project after seven years to go on and do other projects.

Vocalist Jamie Pineda took the role as new vocalist shortly after in late 2007 and then releasing her first studio album The Next Generation in 2009, which was produced by Derek Bramble. Pineda released one more album, Diamond Veil in 2011 and it was released in Japan and Korea, as the 8th studio album from Sweetbox.

In 2013, famed Japanese singer Miho Fukuhara became the new frontwoman and for the first time in the projects history, male vocalist/rapper LogiQ Pryce would co-front the project with her. The studio album, titled #Zeitgeist21 is due for release in July 2013.

Human Sacrifice
Sweetbox Lyrics

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(Verse 1)
Do you still remember when you promised me the perfect love
And I gave you everything and still you said it wasn't enough
When you hit me verbally put me on my knees and blamed it on me
And I'd swallow it down

I let you break my wings chose to become your caged up bird
Ate your bullshit promises and cherished every fucking word

Now like a freedom phoenix burning from a rising sun
Here is my vindication

(Chorus)
Alright, okay
You're gonna get a taste of my heartbreak
Right now, today
I'm gonna make you regret all your dirty ways
Alright, okay
You're gonna get a taste of my heartbreak
Right now, today
I'm gonna make you become my human sacrifice

(Verse 2)
Let's go back into the time you stained my heart like Merlot wine
Didn't care if I was sick you left me alone to cry and die
Your human sacrifice alone in your church of love and lies
I did not forget
I'm back with ammunition on a mission that will make you pay
Back with a bazooka and a bullet where I wrote your name
Risen up from the ashes ready for my justice day
Here I come for you

(Repeat Chorus)

(Repeat Verse 1)

(Repeat Chorus Out)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sweetbox's song Human Sacrifice speaks of a past love that had promised a perfect love, yet ended up not fulfilling that promise. The singer had given everything to the said love, yet it still wasn't enough. The love had verbally abused the singer and blamed everything on them, causing the latter to feel small and insecure. Despite all of this, the singer had chosen to remain in the relationship, becoming "caged up" and having to endure the love's empty promises.

However, the singer is no longer trapped and seeks vindication. They will make their past love regret all the things they did and make them pay for their dirty ways. To the singer, the love was merely a human sacrifice in their church of love and lies. Now, the singer is back with ammunition and is ready to bring justice to the situation.

In summary, the song expresses a message of empowerment and taking back control of one's self after being in a damaging relationship. It speaks of finding the strength to move on, seek justice, and never allow anyone to break you down again.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you still remember when you promised me the perfect love
Do you recall the time when you assured me of an ideal and perfect affectionate relationship?

And I gave you everything and still you said it wasn't enough
I dedicated myself to you wholly and entirely, yet your response implied that it was insufficient.

When you hit me verbally put me on my knees and blamed it on me
Your verbal attacks had reduced me to a vulnerable state, while you convinced me that it was my own fault.

And I'd swallow it down
Despite the pain, I accepted your accusations without rebuking.

I let you break my wings chose to become your caged up bird
I permitted you to crush my spirit and accepted being trapped under your control like a captive bird.

Ate your bullshit promises and cherished every fucking word
I foolishly believed in your fake promises and valued each and every word you spoke.

Now like a freedom phoenix burning from a rising sun
Just like a Phoenix, I have risen again from the ashes of pain and suffering caused by you.

Here is my vindication
This is my justification for taking revenge on you.

Alright, okay
I am ready to face the situation and take action.

You're gonna get a taste of my heartbreak
You will have a glimpse of my pain and agony that you have caused me.

Right now, today
The moment has arrived for you to face the consequence of your actions.

I'm gonna make you regret all your dirty ways
I will ensure that you repent for all the wicked things you did to me.

I'm gonna make you become my human sacrifice
You will bear the brunt of my anger and suffering, becoming my sacrifice to retribute you for your transgressions.

Let's go back into the time you stained my heart like Merlot wine
Let's reflect on the time when you left a permanent stain on my heart, comparable to a red wine like Merlot.

Didn't care if I was sick you left me alone to cry and die
You abandoned me regardless of my emotional or physical distress, leaving me to suffer in loneliness and despair.

Your human sacrifice alone in your church of love and lies
You isolated me and made me a sacrifice in the facade of your so-called love, that was nothing but a fabrication of lies.

I did not forget
I have not overlooked any of your wrongdoings towards me.

I'm back with ammunition on a mission that will make you pay
I have returned with a weapon - symbolizing my strength and determination to avenge you, and to make you suffer.

Back with a bazooka and a bullet where I wrote your name
I am armed with a gun that I will use to destroy you, and it bears your name as my intended target.

Risen up from the ashes ready for my justice day
I have arisen from the ruin and misery of our past relationship and I am now, prepared to bring justice to myself.

Repeat Chorus
The chorus repeats again to emphasize the singer's determination to seek revenge from the person who caused her suffering.

Repeat Verse 1
The first verse is repeated to further reinforce the singer's pain and anger towards her perpetrator.

Repeat Chorus Out
The chorus is repeated again one last time, signifying the strength of Sweetbox's emotions towards her abuser.

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