Zella Day Kerr, known simply as Zella Day, is an American singer, songwrite… Read Full Bio ↴Zella Day Kerr, known simply as Zella Day, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician from Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.

Day began recording music in her early teens, independently releasing her debut album, "Powered by Love", in 2009. Following its success, Day worked as a songwriter for BMG and eventually landed a Hollywood Records artist deal. In 2015, Day released her major label debut, "Kicker".

Sacrifice
Zella Day Lyrics

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I don't wanna be touched by the fear in your eyes
I don't wanna be left for my demons to find

When the leaves are gone and the beating's sung
Brings the world bang drums

When the leaves are gone and the beating's sung
Brings the world bang drums

Tell me you, will hold me in the golden afterlife

Yeah, you
You don't have to die alone tonight
I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
If we're closer to the other side
And the heavens all start to cry
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice

Sacrifice
Sacrifice

Be a dose of protection through the blood and the tears
If you losing yourself, then my body is here

When the leaves are gone and the beating's sung
Brings the world bang drums
When the leaves are gone and the beating's sung

Brings the world bang drums
Tell me you, will hold me in the golden afterlife
Yeah, you
You don't have to die alone tonight
I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
Sacrifice
If we're closer to the other side

And the heavens all start to cry
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice

Sacrifice
If you start running away
Then there'll be no where to hide
If you starting running away there'll be no where to hide
I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
If we're closer to the otherside
And the heavens are starting to cry
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
Sacrifice
I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh

Sacrifice
Sacrifice

Overall Meaning

The song "Sacrifice" by Zella Day is a powerful and emotional appeal to a loved one not to give up or lose hope. The opening lines of the song show that the singer is aware of the fear in the eyes of the person they are talking to, and they do not want to be left alone with their own demons. The chorus of the song is a rallying cry, a reminder that even when things seem bleak, there is still hope, and the best way to find it is by standing together.

The lyrics of the song are filled with vivid imagery, painting a picture of a world that is both beautiful and dangerous. The lines "Be a dose of protection through the blood and the tears/If you're losing yourself, then my body is here" show that the singer is willing to sacrifice their own safety to protect their loved one, and the reference to a burning sky and raining ashes creates a sense of urgency and crisis. The final lines of the song emphasize the message of hope, that even when things seem like they cannot get any worse, there is always a way to find the light.

Overall, "Sacrifice" is a powerful and emotional song about the strength of love and the power of hope. It encourages us not to give up, even in the darkest of times, and reminds us that there is always a chance to find our way back to the light.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna be touched by the fear in your eyes
I am afraid of being impacted by the fear that you display in your eyes, and I do not want to experience it.

I don't wanna be left for my demons to find
I fear that my bad habits and negative thoughts might take over, and I will be left alone to deal with them.

When the leaves are gone and the beating's sung
During autumn and the following winter season, where the leaves are falling off trees and the sound of music can be heard.

Brings the world bang drums
The world starts to turn up the excitement and make a lot of noise.

Tell me you, will hold me in the golden afterlife
Can you assure me that we will be together when we die and pass into the afterlife?

Yeah, you
I am only addressing one person who I am talking to.

You don't have to die alone tonight
You do not have to be alone, and I am here to provide you company tonight.

I will find you in a burning sky
I will come find you even when the world is in chaos and there is a lot of destruction happening around us.

Where the ashes rain in your mind
During this chaotic period, I can understand how your mind is feeling full of despair and requires comfort.

Ohh, ohh
An exclamation that represents a plea for attention or an emotional release.

Sacrifice
As an all-purpose statement, without additional context, 'Sacrifice' within this song represents a cry for healing or attention.

If we're closer to the other side
If we sense we are near the end and the afterlife, then let's stand together and resist the fear that might be engulfing us.

And the heavens all start to cry
If the sky above us starts crying, raining, or starts a storm, I am here to support and guide you through it.

Be a dose of protection through the blood and the tears
I will provide you with a protective layer of comfort during times of vulnerability or pain.

If you losing yourself, then my body is here
Whenever you are struggling with your mind and feeling disconnected with your body, I will be there to provide the physical presence you may need.

If you start running away
If you feel the urge to flee or avoid things, remember that I will always be there to chase you down and support you.

Then there'll be no where to hide
There will be no place to hide from me because I will always find you and offer to help.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Eliah

7y↑463

[Verse 1]
I don't wanna be touched by the fear in your eyes
I don't wanna be left for my demons to find
When the leaves are gone and the beating's sung
Brings the world bang drums
When the leaves are gone and the beating's sung
Brings the world bang drums

[Pre-Chorus]
Tell me you, will hold me in the golden afterlife
Yeah, you, you don't have to die alone tonight

[Chorus]
I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh, sacrifice
If we're closer to the other side
And the heavens all start to cry
Ohh, ohh, sacrifice
Sacrifice
Sacrifice

[Verse 2]
Be a dose of protection through the blood and the tears
If you losing yourself, then my body is here
When the leaves are gone and the beating's sung
Brings the world bang drums
When the leaves are gone and beating's sung
Brings the world bang drums

[Pre-Chorus]
Tell me you, will hold me in the golden afterlife
Yeah, you, you don't have to die alone tonight

[Chorus]
I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh, sacrifice (sacrifice)
If we're closer to the other side
And the heavens all start to cry
Ohh, ohh, sacrifice (sacrifice)

[Bridge]
If you start running away there'll be no where to hide
If you start running away there'll be no where to hide

[Chorus]
I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh, sacrifice
If we're closer to the otherside
And the heavens are starting to cry
Ohh, ohh, sacrifice (sacrifice)
I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh, sacrifice (sacrifice)
Sacrifice

carolina blandon

I don't wanna be touched by the fear in your eyes
I don't wanna be left for my demons to find

When the leaves are gone and the beating's sung
Brings the world bang drums
[x2]

Tell me you, will hold me in the golden afterlife
Yeah, you
You don't have to die alone tonight

I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
If we're closer to the other side
And the heavens all start to cry
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
Sacrifice
Sacrifice

Be a dose of protection through the blood and the tears
If you losing yourself, then my body is here

When the leaves are gone and the beating's sung
Brings the world bang drums
[x2]

Tell me you, will hold me in the golden afterlife
Yeah, you
You don't have to die alone tonight

I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
Sacrifice
If we're closer to the other side
And the heavens all start to cry
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
Sacrifice

If you start running away
Then there'll be no where to hide
If you starting running away there'll be no where to hide

I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
If we're closer to the otherside
And the heavens are starting to cry
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
Sacrifice
I will find you in a burning sky
Where the ashes rain in your mind
Ohh, ohh
Sacrifice
Sacrifice

All comments from YouTube:

conNeCTion

1y↑32

Got a nostalgia attack, I miss the dystopian era when everyone was dying to see The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, Divergent and all of that in the theaters. Fantastic song.

Jerry Lipton

33w↑2

I do too!❤ it brought a sense of hope to my life need another dystopian era

The Autodidact Life

29w↑1

Those WE'RE good times 😢

Eliah

7y↑463

Ariana Grande Fan

6y↑1

Eliah Ybarra was waiting for a lyric and I’ve found it THANK YOU 😊 ☺️ 🙏

Karissa Jenkins

6y↑1

Thanks for that 😊

asdasd asdasd

The BORN : I FEAR NO ONE

Priyanka Patil

4y↑2

Thanks

ashlyn

8y↑280

I'm a big fan of Zella, not sure how I've never heard this before but it immediately gave me chills <3

Kirika Yumura

8y↑9

ha.. agreed. I love a lot of Zella Day's work but I didn't know she was capable of producing this.. whole new level.

Austin Harvey

7y↑1

Ashlyn Luckey same

Fallence

7y↑1

I too sz

The Golden Crystal

Same here, I actually found it on an Owari No Seraph amv. (It's a great anime, btw.)

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Michael S.

9y↑892

I would love it for Zella's sake if she becomes mainstream. I can only hope she doesn't change because we all love her as she is now!

Michael S.

9y↑36

***** It's actually not contradictory, it is very possible for her to become popular but stay the same in who she is and her music style. I just don't want the fame to go to her head or for her to start making pointless music. That happens to a lot of people when they "make it" as an artist. This isn't the best example and I'm not comparing Zella to her, but Beyonce became very narcissistic once she was famous.

Josué

9y↑27

Michael S. Totally agree. You can grow without changing who you are; you don't have to lose your true self to become what society considers "someone".

I forgot to log out oops

9y↑5

+Michael S. I totally agree with you!! Seriously, Beyonce :\

Anne Vitou

9y↑3

***** what about Demi Lovato? She's literally one of the best artists of her generation! She helped so many people overcome very difficult situations and she saved so many lives, including mine to be honest. She loves her Lovatics and she tries her best to show it to them. So I don't really see the problem of Zella becoming like Demi Lovato. Which by the way I don't think will happen!

Anne Vitou

9y↑1

***** I'm sorry if I seemed rude or something, that was the last thing I wanted to do. The truth is that her music has changed and, at least to me, it shows that she's grown into it and I could not be more proud. I loved her music back then and I love it now as well but I can't force you to do the same. I just felt I had to clarify some things about my role model. Also I do like some of Miley's songs, but as far as I am concerned Demi should not be compared to her, since they're two totally different people:)

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Bedtime Oracle

1y↑11

This song will sound through the halls of eternity long after we're all gone...it's truly forever

Roisin S

9y↑217

Ever thought about the fact that there might be fans, like myself, who have been massive fans of both Zella AND Divergent for what feels like forever? Having the two things coming together is pretty awesome and you guys shouldn't be counting the 'true fans' as the ones who have been here the longest, but the ones who are going to stay the longest. 👍 and be happy for Zella! There are now more people who are discovering her amazing music and connecting with it thanks to another thing they already loved. Spread the love, people!

brianna

Same here :)

Carly Alberti

8y↑3

you explained it perfectly! True zella fan here to

Lone-wolf-fanfics

7y↑4

I love this song so much, and this woman, how much emotion and meaning she holds in her voice when she sings, it's truly incredible, I hope that soon she gets all the recognition she deserves, and is, to be honest, owed. I felt every word hearing this, like it was my own experience, truly and beautifully wonderful.

erin

9y↑9

Honestly, I'm so proud of how far you've come Zella. From Spotify and now Insurgent, You deserve this, and I'm happy to say I knew you before all of the hype.

Sarah Kim

9y↑10

Congrats Zella!! You deserve so much more recognition for your awesome music! My favorite is east of Eden

Erik Berg

8y↑3

I remember hearing zella day for the first time and just loving the beats and her voice. She truly has talent! Keep it going!

betty pooperson

8y↑74

I want her to get more popular idc if she' won't be a secret anymore because she's PERFECTION and she deserves more fame :) ily Zella always had

Marie Middleton

9y↑2

Great to see her talent is getting noticed. I'll miss her being our little secret but it's best for her and new fans to become more known. I'm proud for what she's done, and how far she's gone.

Jasmine Rojas

9y↑4

I'm glad Zella is becoming noticeable she deserves it
Been a fan for a while

Richard Moe

7y↑14

Such a underrated artist! She is so amazing.

Martina Jiménez

9y↑2

I'm proud of her because she has grown and her music will be known, and I love this song too!
Congrats for her!! ^,^

Eli Monlimag 1886

5y↑3

She is actually really good, I nearly never hear more than one song from a singer.

Maria Tronstad Jørgensen

5y↑2

Omg, I can't stop loving this song <3 It has to come on spotify asap!!

Madison V

9y↑2

I love her and I'm so glad she's gonna become more popular because she deserves it!

Kira

Im very proud of zella!! Ive been a fan of her for a long time now and im glad new people are going to like her because she deserves it! Now I have to wait and see if anyone at my school knows her :,)

Rigo Hernandez

9y↑1

I've been a fan of Zella for a very long time, and I'm happy that she is getting the fame she deserves. Now, I understand that current fans that first noticed her are disappointed because she is getting more famous, but why? She deserves to be known, not to be unknown. I love zella, and she'll get even more famous once Kicker is released :)

Queen.sparrow101

9y↑2

I've heard this in multiple edits & I've been obsessed with it for a really long time!
Her voice is amaze balls & she deserves more credit! She makes amazing music

Marulina

8y↑11

I love Divergent Series, this song is amazing !

Dallas Paige Michaud

Who can not like this song or her music? I loved her since No Sleep To Dream and she only gets better with each song.

Ruchika Bist

9y↑6

YASSS I love her songs and she'll finally get more recognition from being on the Insurgent soundtrack♡

Kirtana Ummethala

OMG YASS INSURGENT!

Tsukaime

8y↑4

Over a year since i first heard this song, still blows my mind every time i get to listen to it.

Sergio Tejada

4y↑5

Tiene una marabillosa voz , no se porque no es tan reconocida

Evan K

5y↑2

I’m still waiting for this to be on Spotify 😭😔 love this song for 2 years now and still want it on Spotify

xNicce

9y↑5

I love this song! Can't wait for Insurgent! ❤️

jenlogan

9y↑4

I had no idea zella was going to be on the soundtrack, I freaked out when I heard! Absolutely killer song 😻

Wyatt Naplin

9y↑2

This is one of my new favorite songs. I just listened to it and fell in love. I can't wait to hear it in insurgent! I'm happy that she'll actually get recognized for her beautiful voice and people will know what I'm talking about then I say her name

Angelica Raagas

I honestly just checked this song out because I love the Divergent Series, but now I'm now obsessed with this song, and not just because its in the Insurgent soundtrack :)

Jonquil Salinas

9y↑2

I love the beats in this esspecially with Zella's voice! She's going to get famous for sure:)

Simone Bradford

Everything about this song is absolutely perfect...

Ava Cado

9y↑1

I'm happy to say that I've been here for a long time <3 I'm glad for Zella, when her group of fans grows bigger and she gets more exposure, she's gonna do big in the music industry. <3

Eliza Craft

9y↑10

OMG I didn't know she was going to be on the insurgent soundtrack!! One of my favorite artists by far!

LindseyTheLibra

After 1965 and hypnotic, this song is one of my favorites!! Each of her songs
are better than the last!!

Mallory Rosier

4y↑2

I just came here to say that this is literally my favorite song of all time, like this is the only song I have downloaded on my iTunes from years ago bc it's not on Spotify and in all these years of listening to it on repeat I have never gotten tired of it.

So thanks for putting this wonderful piece of music into the world, I just felt like I needed to put this out there 💕

Deanie

So excited that this is on the Insurgent Soundtrack! You totally deserve more fans! <3

Enlia

9y↑1

Oh ! Great song, as always ! Happy that Zella's music is becoming more and more famous :D

Ali Shad

Every song of her sounds so good

seyma yıldız

9y↑4

Oh my God ! Her voice is very nice. And my favorite song in the series .The Divergent Series: Insurgent

Zero

9y↑8

Love how far you've come in such a short time Zella!

grub

9y↑1

By far my favorite song of hers. I just found it 20 minuts ago and i'm listing to it for the 5th time.

SuperTaylors3

6y↑1

I LOVE Zella's music and especially this song it is like the theme song to my life #fan

carolina blandon

Kathryn Star

Just knowing everything that happened in the Divergent series this song brings up so much emotions.

linah

I'm happy for Zella bc she's getting famous right now and she deserve it bc her voice is awesome and i'm so and i'm so so happy for her and that i know her from so long :) love her

quinlyn robertson

5y↑2

I love this song ,also I love the movies.

Snake Charmer

9y↑25

I actually first heard Zella through East of Eden. Then it was The Outlaw Jose Wayles, then it was Compass, now it's Sacrifice. I love her style and music!

Stefan Dobrev

9y↑1

+xHisButlerRadiantx listen to "High" by her. Its amazing. :)

Hung Li

8y↑1

+Love, Alice. HYPNOTIC ! Should try it

Alexander Robertson

+The Reddie Li I love that song!

Marshia Erisha

I heard hypnotic first, but this is my favorite track.

carcinoGeneticist

I knew her before the movie too, but tbh I love the Divergent series and I think the song related very well to the movie.. or the movie went well with the song. And I am glad that she is getting noticed :) Now we will hear hear more of her! (>^~^)> <3 yay Zella Day

Lily Roberson

She needs way more freakin credit! She deserves to be on the radio! What the heck people?! This was on insurgent.. people's music choices now a days suck! I love zella day, this song should have millions of views!

Paige Ryan

The movie was amazing! So glad they used Zella!! She deserves more recognition.

Georgia Bezzy

9y↑2

Found this yesterday on spotify ❤️ congratulations!

Taylor Rapoport

Zella is one of my favorite singers, I know her for over 1 year now !

hollewalle

7y↑21

A queen is in shock as she sees her dead king lying on the floor, at his side, her dear 8 year old son, deadly wounded...with a knife in hand. It's the begging of a little story I've got in mind for this specific song, it's just too powerful and epic.

Miranda Jordan

Now people will understand when I say I love Zella Day and they won't be like "who?" I hope with this new fame she makes a lot more music! I'm so excited to see where her career is gonna go! Even if she changes her style to fit the "mainstream" stuff I'll probably still like her music simply because her voice is so beautiful.

Nathalia Ruiz

9y↑2

i love this girl, her voice is amazing

Tyler Madison

9y↑1

i love this song!!!!!!!! i listen to this song on repeat all the time!!!

Elise Luttrell

8y↑354

so upset this song isnt on spotify

Rusty Rustacean

4y↑4

still upset? :)

screamatica

4y↑3

filmATOR98 yes

SONESunny

4y↑1

What about Apple music?

Priyanka Samantaroy

2y↑1

This song still isn't on Spotify!!

Mike Graham

2y↑1

Still isn't

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zee

this song is so amazing.... why would they take it off of apple music 😔

Tynce563

I love this song so much...Huge fan. Like to the point I can't explain.

lotion

6y↑1

I love the divergent series and this song is one of my favorites from it

lulu lovegood

we need this on spotify again :((

Tara Richardson

Love this song!

TheDahres

8y↑1

cant believe this song only has 1,5m views. should be more... this song and zella deserves it...

Srinidhi Kumar

WHAT THE
ZELLA IS BACK IM SO HAPPY I HAD ALWAYS WISHED SHE WOULD RELEASE MORE SONGS THIS IS A MIRACLE

Miguel Sarabia

4y↑2

this song must be in Spotify.

kraftychik

Hauntingly beautiful song!!

Marc Holway

I'm most of a metal head then anything, favorite bands are Metallica and Anthrax. Saying that heard Sacrifice at end of movie last night and had to find Artist, her voice is so beautifully unique. On hunt for more of her music.

Buzz

9y↑28

Message to future insurgent fans, Zella is amazing

brianna

I really love Zella and all of her songs.I have know her way before Insurgent.I love the divergent series though.I am so proud of her😍

Emily Gonzales

Can't wait to see her live in San Francisco this month! My sister saw her in London and she was amazing and even stayed to take pictures with fans!

Rim-Tales

Very beautiful voice!

LynnStrifeTsubame

I love this movie so much <3 Great song!

bethany

8y↑887

Being a true fan isn't listening to her music since you were born. I've breathed oxygen since I was born but I'm not a fan of it. It all depends on much you like her music, not how long you've been here for.

Hung Li

8y↑8

+Bethany Hopkins you said the truth !

PCL Jamaa

8y↑13

+bunny god She is thankful for oxygen, but it's not like she is a fangirl or anything. Would you have posters of Oxygen all over you door?

Bunny God

8y↑19

PrincessCuteness AJ well I have a poster of the periodic table on my wall, so yeah, I technically do have a poster of oxygen in my room.

I love science...

PCL Jamaa

8y↑3

HeHe

M e l s

8y↑2

+Bethany Hopkins this is so true. PREACH IT

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Addie Juarez

9y↑1

Zella we ate so proud if your achievements!! When you become a big hit don't forget about us!!

Petra Kuna-Kresic

4y↑16

2020 and i’m still replaying this song weekly, at LEAST

Pauline Evangelista

9y↑10

i agree that zella day should be noticed more but then there's a part of me that doesn't want everyone to find out who she is through insurgent... but i'd be proud to say that I've known who she was before this and i love this song <3

tranquil annie

This song is so perfect for Insurgent!

ysa

fake fans or true fans, we're all gonna support Zella and forever love her songs.

Danna Reyes

I love Zella Day and Divergent <3 beautiful song

Sam Valladares

2y↑4

Great song!

Brigit Gabrielle

I thought I'd heard ever Zella Day song released, so imagine my joy when I found this glorious song. Excuse me, I need to listen to it for the rest of eternity now. Goodbye.

pilar the star

8y↑78

look, so what I knew zella before?? I don't like these movies but when I found out she was on the soundtrack, I was not mad that people would know find her amazing voice, I was proud that she was getting the recognition she deserves. I think "real" fans aren't ones who knew her the longest, they are the ones who are glad she gets these opportunities and enjoy her voice, even if they only know this song. They are still fans please don't treat them harshly xx thank you

ama abokoma hackman

+pilar the star well said

Neli LR

agreed

Demonnez Chan

6y↑2

Крутая песня мне оч нравится❤️💛💚💙💜💗😻

Alysha Milliken

5y↑1

This needs to be on Spotify rn I'm sorry but it's that good xx

Siena S

This song is so perfect for the movie like oh my god could she be any better?!?!

the gremlin lord

This song just makes you get the feels and it could totally be for any fandom, Alexandra

Annie London

I need more of this kind of soundtracks... complete zen

Rebeca Galicia.

9y↑2

Gran tema de la película INSURGENTE LA AMO

Tannie Perine

I love how everyone was scared of her getting popular because of this song, but hypnotic has 4x the views... Love you Zella! ❤️

Emily Kidd

Love this song :) 💘💘👌🏻

Prince Royce

4y↑3

OMG!!! I love DIVERGENT SERIES , I DONT WANT THIS TO END
PLEASE MAKE PART 4 :(

WEEB SSO

3y↑4

PLEASE Put it in SPOTIFY

Lucinda Beach

I can't stop listing to it

Taylor Thomson

I'm sad to say that I'd only heard of Zella Day before this song, but I'd never heard any of her music before. But before you go calling me a "fake fan" or whatever, I'm literally going to listen to more of her music now!!! Any suggestions?