Sacrifice
The Screaming Jets Lyrics


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Spinning in a nose dive.
Change my old life, wash my hands.
Up and down, turned around.
Am I ever gonna land.
Dreamin of my new way every day Is this my shelter.
Am I right.
You want me to live like Jesus Christ.
I could never make that sacrifice.
Sinking in this whirlpool and
I'm Drowning in the mire.
Up and down twist me around.
A feather could have knocked me down.
Faces flash before me black.
At my back cut me some slack.
You want me to live like Jesus Christ
You toss your coin but I roll my dice.
I could never make that sacrifice.
Falling through this vacuum in my back room lost in space A crack in a face of tone.
I see a king on a tin can throne.
I've seen the light from your fallen eyes
While crimson dries
Got so much to learn
Want your money to burn.
You want me to live like Jesus Christ.
I could never make that sacrifice.




You toss your coin, gonna roll my dice
And I could never make that sacrifice

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Screaming Jets's song Sacrifice speak of an individual in crisis, searching for a new way of life while struggling to let go of their old one. The imagery of "spinning in a nose dive" and "sinking in this whirlpool" convey a sense of being out of control and drowning in despair. The singer dreams of a new way of life but is unsure if their path is the right one. The lyrics also touch upon the pressures of conforming to a certain way of living, using the comparison of living like Jesus Christ as an impossible sacrifice for the individual.


The imagery used in the song is vivid and symbolic, portraying the mental state of the singer trying to find their way. The mention of "faces flash before me black" suggests a haunting and overwhelming presence of past mistakes or trauma, while the line "I see a king on a tin can throne" could be interpreted as a commentary on the superficiality and shallow nature of modern-day society. The lyrics are open to interpretation and can be applied to various situations of struggle and self-discovery, making the song relatable to a wider audience.


Line by Line Meaning

Spinning in a nose dive.
I am feeling like I am spiraling out of control and heading for a crash.


Change my old life, wash my hands.
I want to start fresh and leave my old ways behind.


Up and down, turned around. Am I ever gonna land.
I feel like my life is full of ups and downs and I'm not sure when I'll find stability.


Dreamin of my new way every day Is this my shelter. Am I right.
I am hopeful for a new direction in my life but unsure if it's the right choice.


You want me to live like Jesus Christ. I could never make that sacrifice.
You expect me to be perfect like Jesus, but I know I am flawed and cannot meet those expectations.


Sinking in this whirlpool and I'm Drowning in the mire.
I feel like I'm sinking deeper and deeper into troubles I cannot get out of.


Faces flash before me black. At my back cut me some slack.
I'm haunted by my past mistakes and need some understanding and forgiveness.


You toss your coin but I roll my dice.
You have your plan and beliefs, but I am willing to take risks and make my own choices


Falling through this vacuum in my back room lost in space A crack in a face of tone.
I feel like I'm isolated and alone, and I'm unable to see the positive side of things.


I see a king on a tin can throne. I've seen the light from your fallen eyes While crimson dries
I see how people in power can be misguided and selfish, and I've experienced disappointment and pain from those I've trusted.


Got so much to learn Want your money to burn.
There's still a lot I need to figure out, and I'm not interested in materialistic things.


And I could never make that sacrifice.
I know that I cannot live up to your unrealistic standards and expectations




Lyrics ยฉ MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC.
Written by: DANNY MARQUEZ, DAVID BOWERS, DOUG MOORE, SEAN GARDEN, STEVE FAULKNER, TRACY THORSTAD

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