About The Song
“Sacrifice” by Elton John is a powerful ballad about the challenges of love and commitment in marriage. Released in 1989, it became one of Elton John’s most commercially successful and critically acclaimed songs.
The song’s lyrics explore the complexities of staying faithful in a long-term relationship, particularly when faced with temptation. The lines “It’s a human sign/ When things go wrong/ When the scent of her lingers/ And temptation’s strong” paint a vivid picture of the internal struggle between desire and loyalty.