My Sacrifice
Creed
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Hello my friend we meet again It's been a while, where should we begin Feels like forever Within my heart are memories Of perfect love that you gave to me Oh, I remember When you are with me, I'm free I'm careless, I believe Above all the others we'll fly This brings tears to my eyes My sacrifice We've seen our share of ups and downs Oh how quickly life can turn around In an instant It feels so good to reunite Within yourself and within your mind Let's find peace there 'Cause when you are with me, I'm free I'm careless, I believe Above all the others we'll fly This brings tears to my eyes My sacrifice I just want to say hello again I just want to say hello again When you are with me I'm free I'm careless, I believe Above all the others we'll fly This brings tears to my eyes 'Cause when you are with me I am free I'm careless, I believe Above all the others we'll fly This brings tears to my eyes My sacrifice, My sacrifice I just want to say hello again I just want to say hello again My sacrifice
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Written by: Mark T. Tremonti, Scott Stapp
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"My Sacrifice" was released on October 16, 2001, as the lead single from Creed's third studio album, "Weathered".
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking it as one of the band's most successful songs.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2003.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "My Sacrifice" was named the 30th greatest video on MTV's 2005 countdown "MTV: 100 Greatest Videos Ever Made".
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Recording Fact"My Sacrifice" was recorded in late 2000 and early 2001, prior to the post-9/11 world, but its themes of unity and togetherness took on a new significance after the event.
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Song MeaningThe song is about the sacrifices one must make in life and the strength that can be derived from people who stand by you during hard times.
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Band DisbandmentAfter the release of "Weathered," Creed disbanded due to various personal issues among the band members. They reunited in 2009 and "My Sacrifice" is still a staple in their live performances.
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Acoustic VersionVocalist Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti performed an acoustic version of "My Sacrifice" on VH1's music performance series "Stripped" in 2002.
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Global Impact"My Sacrifice" is one of Creed's most internationally recognized songs, charting in countries like Australia, Canada, Netherlands, and New Zealand.
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Popular CultureThe song has been included in numerous pop culture platforms, including the soundtrack for the football video game Madden NFL 2003, and movies like The Sum of all Fears and Little Nikki.
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Digital SalesAs of 2020, the song is certified double Platinum in the U.S for reaching 2 million digital sales and streams.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti, the principal songwriters of the band. "My Sacrifice" displays the duo's ability to combine powerful, emotive lyrics with engaging rock music.
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