Lyrics Sacrifice

Sacrifice by Elton John, with lyrics by Bernie Taupin, was inspired by Taupins separation and the marital struggles of their close friends. It reflects on the sacrifices necessary in relationships and the difficulty of maintaining love through challenges. Initially released in 1989, it gained worldwide popularity after being re-released as a single in 1990, becoming one of Elton Johns biggest hits of the decade.

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
Hardened 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

Cold cold heart
Hardened 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


Cold cold heart
Hardened 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

No sacrifice at all
No sacrifice at all
No sacrifice at all
No sacrifice at all
(fade out)