Sweet Sacrifice
General Information
Written by: A. Lee, T. Balsamo
Described as a song about "a post-relationship catharsis that head-dives from an otherworldly intro into a hard-driving thrash of hard rock guitars and soaring rock vocals" by Evanescence.com.
The listener is captivated by Amy’s universe as the very first notes start off. Amy repeatedly takes a deep breath in order to absorb us for an hour. Terry’s guitar part flirts with high notes, as Amy’s voice follows the same tonality path.
Amy's description of the song: [1]
"It's the one song on The Open Door that's about the same abusive relationship which was the source of all the songs on Fallen. It was appropriate to put this song at the beginning, but it comes from a much stronger standpoint than Fallen. It's not saying, 'I'm trapped in fear and somebody save me.' It's saying, 'Fear is only in our minds ... I'm not afraid anymore.'"
Officially chosen as the third single from The Open Door after requests from the band and fan reactions prompted the label to rethink ideas of releasing All That I'm Living For as the single.[2]
Versions
Studio versions:
Sweet Sacrifice
- Recording date: September 2005 - March 2006
- Status: Released
- Released on: The Open Door (track #1) - the third single off the album
Live versions:
Sweet Sacrifice [live]
- Performing period: October 5, 2006 - present
- Status: Unreleased
- Example: Live @ KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2006
Lyrics
It's true, we're all a little insane
But it's so clear
Now that I'm unchained
Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
but it's taking over all the time
You poor sweet innocent thing
Dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me - don't deny
Sweet sacrifice
One day I'm gonna forget your name
And one sweet day
you're gonna drown in my lost pain
Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
but it's taking over all the time
You poor sweet innocent thing
Dry your eyes and testify
And oh you love to hate me don't you, honey?
I'm your sacrifice.
[I dream in darkness
I sleep to die
Erase the silence
Erase my life
Our burning ashes
Blacken the day
A world of nothingness
Blow me away]
Do you wonder why you hate?
Are you still too weak to survive your mistakes?
You poor sweet innocent thing
Dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me - don't deny
Sweet sacrifice
Video
Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music
References
- ↑ C. Bottomley. Evanescence: Amy Lee Explains the New Songs - VH1.com
- ↑ Post by Amy Lee on EvThreads.com
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