My Sacrifice

Creed

About My Sacrifice

"My Sacrifice" is a song by American rock band Creed. It was released in October 2001 as the lead single from their third studio album, Weathered. The song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of February 9, 2002, and number one on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for nine consecutive weeks, starting in December 2001. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2003. Worldwide, the song topped the Polish LP3 Chart for two weeks and reached the top 20 in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. "My Sacrifice" has been used in a variety of sports media; it was used in a series of promotional tribute videos made by WWE that aired throughout late 2001 into early 2002, showcasing the promotion's roster at the time and illustrating their dedication, desire, and sacrifice. It was performed by Creed in the 2002 Winter Olympics closing ceremony. The song also appeared in a montage by ESPN showcasing the images of 2001. 


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2001
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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

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

I just want to say hello again
I just want to say hello again

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 am free
I'm careless, I believe
Above all the others we'll fly
This brings tears to my eyes
My sacrifice, My sacrifice

I just want to say hello again
I just want to say hello again

My sacrifice

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Creed

Creed is an American rock band, formed in 1995 in Tallahassee, Florida. The band consists of lead vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. Creed released two studio albums, My Own Prison in 1997 and Human Clay in 1999, before Marshall left the band in 2000 to be replaced by touring bassist Brett Hestla. The band's third record, Weathered, was released in 2001 with Mark Tremonti handling bass before the band disbanded in 2004 due to increasing tension between members. Tremonti, Phillips, and Marshall went on to found Alter Bridge while Stapp followed a solo career. After months of speculation, Creed reunited in 2009 for a tour and new album called Full Circle, and in early 2012 the band rec… more »

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Written by: Mark T. Tremonti, Scott Stapp

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"My Sacrifice" was released on October 16, 2001, as the lead single from Creed's third studio album, "Weathered".
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking it as one of the band's most successful songs.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2003.
Music Video Recognition
The music video for "My Sacrifice" was named the 30th greatest video on MTV's 2005 countdown "MTV: 100 Greatest Videos Ever Made".
Recording Fact
"My Sacrifice" was recorded in late 2000 and early 2001, prior to the post-9/11 world, but its themes of unity and togetherness took on a new significance after the event.
Song Meaning
The song is about the sacrifices one must make in life and the strength that can be derived from people who stand by you during hard times.
Band Disbandment
After the release of "Weathered," Creed disbanded due to various personal issues among the band members. They reunited in 2009 and "My Sacrifice" is still a staple in their live performances.
Acoustic Version
Vocalist Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti performed an acoustic version of "My Sacrifice" on VH1's music performance series "Stripped" in 2002.
Global Impact
"My Sacrifice" is one of Creed's most internationally recognized songs, charting in countries like Australia, Canada, Netherlands, and New Zealand.
Popular Culture
The song has been included in numerous pop culture platforms, including the soundtrack for the football video game Madden NFL 2003, and movies like The Sum of all Fears and Little Nikki.
Digital Sales
As of 2020, the song is certified double Platinum in the U.S for reaching 2 million digital sales and streams.
Songwriting
The song was written by Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti, the principal songwriters of the band. "My Sacrifice" displays the duo's ability to combine powerful, emotive lyrics with engaging rock music.

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