My Sacrifice – English Lyrics

• By: Creed

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Creed's "My Sacrifice," a poignant rock ballad rich with emotional depth. Through its heartfelt lyrics about personal struggle and redemption, you can explore powerful vocabulary related to overcoming adversity and finding inner peace. The song's clear narrative and Scott Stapp's distinctive vocals make it an excellent choice for understanding nuanced English expressions and the emotional resonance of rock music.

[English]

(mellow music)

♪ 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 ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ 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 ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ I just want to say hello again ♪

♪ I just want to say hello again ♪

♪ '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 ♪

♪ '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 ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ My sacrifice, I just want to say hello again ♪

♪ I just want to say hello again ♪

♪ My sacrifice ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection
heart /hɑrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
memories /ˈmɛməriz/ B1	noun - the mental capacity or faculty of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, etc.
sacrifice /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ B2	noun - the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important
tears /tɪrz/ B1	noun - drops of clear salty liquid produced by glands in your eyes as a result of emotion
believe /bɪˈliv/ B1	verb - to accept something as true or to have faith in something
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
peace /piːs/ B1	noun - a state of tranquility or quietness
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings
quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ B1	adverb - at a fast speed
careless /ˈkɛr.ləs/ B2	adjective - not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors
begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ A2	verb - to start or commence
again /əˈɡɛn/ A1	adverb - once more; another time