Sacrifice

Elton John

About Sacrifice

"Sacrifice" is a ballad performed by musician Elton John. The song was written by John and his collaborator Bernie Taupin. The song appears on the 1989 album Sleeping with the Past. It was first released in October 1989, then in 1990, and was the second single from the album. It achieved success, particularly in France and the UK, where it became his first solo chart-topper, spending five weeks at the top.


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2002
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It's a human sign
 When things go wrong
 When the scent of her lingers
 And temptation's strong

 Into the boundary
 Of each married man
 Sweet deceit comes calling
 And negativity lands

 Cold cold heart
 Hard done by you
 Some things look better baby
 Just passing through

 And it's no sacrifice
 Just a simple word
 It's two hearts living
 In two separate worlds
 But it's no sacrifice
 No sacrifice
 It's no sacrifice at all

 Mutual misunderstanding
 After the fact
 Sensitivity builds a prison
 In the final act

 We lose direction
 No stone unturned
 No tears to damn you
 When jealousy burns

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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Sacrifice" is a ballad performed by musician Elton John and written by him along with his long-time music partner Bernie Taupin. It was released in the 1980s.
Chart Performance
Interestingly, "Sacrifice" was initially not a hit in the UK when it was first released there in 1989. - After being re-released in 1990, it became Elton John's first solo number one hit in his home country of the UK.
Music Video
The music video for "Sacrifice" was directed by Alek Keshishian, who also directed Madonna's "Truth or Dare."
Song Structure
It’s a haunting ballad defined by Elton John’s beautiful vocal work and a subtle, resonant rhythm section.
Gramophone Record
When the song was released as a single in 1989, it was issued on a double A-side with "Healing Hands."
Album
"Sacrifice" is featured on Elton John's 22nd studio album, "Sleeping with the Past," which was released in 1989.
Lyrics Theme
The song deals with the themes of love, sacrifice, and regret, focusing on a failing marriage due to infidelity.
Cover Versions
The song has been notably covered by Sinead O'Connor and Brazilian singer-songwriter Fábio Jr.
Awards
Despite its popular success, "Sacrifice" did not win any major music awards. However, Elton John was already a highly celebrated artist by the time the song was released.
Personal Interpretation
Elton John has described "Sacrifice" as a song about "two people who are in love and how they screw it up."

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