Sweet Sacrifice
"Sweet Sacrifice" | ||||
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Single by Evanescence | ||||
from the album The Open Door | ||||
Released | May 25, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006 (Record Plant Studios, Los Angeles) | |||
Length | 3:05 | |||
Label | Wind-up | |||
Songwriter(s) | Amy Lee, Terry Balsamo | |||
Producer(s) | Dave Fortman | |||
Evanescence singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Sweet Sacrifice" on YouTube |
"Sweet Sacrifice" is a song by American
Background and release
"Sweet Sacrifice" was written by Amy Lee and Terry Balsamo, with production handled by Dave Fortman.[1] "All That I'm Living For" was originally chosen by the label as the album's third single, but after pressure from the band and their fandom, "Sweet Sacrifice" replaced it as the third single.[2] The single was first released in Germany on May 25, 2007.[3]
Composition
The main theme of the song is moving forward from an abusive relationship.[4][5] Lee described it as being "almost sarcastic" to herself as she "needs to stop being that sweet sacrifice".[6] She said of her inspiration for the song,
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."[4]
According to the sheet music published on the website Musicnotes.com by
Critical reception
In his review of The Open Door, Ed Thompson of
Music video
A music video directed by
Track listing
There are two versions of the single that have been released, they have different photos by Amy V. Cooper.
- "Sweet Sacrifice" (Album version) - 3:05
- "Weight of the World" (Live from Tokyo) - 3:44
- "Sweet Sacrifice" (Album version) - 3:05
- "Weight of the World" (Live from Tokyo) - 3:44
- "Sweet Sacrifice" (Radio mix) - 3:03
- Interview with Amy Lee and John LeCompt* - 5:07
Credits and personnel
Album credits are taken from The Open Door
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Charts
Chart (2007) |
Peak position |
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Turkey (Türkiye Top 20)[22] | 11 |
Germany ( Official German Charts)[23]
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75 |
Greece (IFPI Greece)[24] | 13 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[25] | 24 |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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Austria[26] | May 25, 2007 | Digital download | Sony
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Germany | CD single[3] | ||
Maxi single[20] | |||
Digital download[27] |
References
- ^ a b The Open Door (liner notes). Evanescence. Wind-up Records. 2006.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d Law, Sam (August 21, 2020). "The 20 greatest Evanescence songs – ranked". Kerrang!. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Amazon.de (Germany). Archived from the originalon September 29, 2007. Retrieved June 28, 2007.
- ^ a b Bottomley, C. (September 18, 2006). "Evanescence: Amy Lee Explains the New Songs". VH1.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2006. Retrieved February 2, 2007.
- ISSN 1068-2872.
- ^ from the original on November 27, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
- Alfred Music Publishing. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
- ^ News Corporation. Archived from the originalon 2011-06-28. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
- ^ a b Berry, Sara (2006-10-13). "Evanescence makes welcome return through 'The Open Door'". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
- About.com. The New York Times Company. Archived from the originalon 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
- ^ Harrington, Richard (2006-10-06). "Another 'Door' Opens for Amy Lee". The Washington Post. pp. 1, 2. Archived from the original on 2012-11-12. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ^ Jon, Dolan (2006-10-09). "The Open Door Review". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
- ^ Leivers, Dannii (April 5, 2021). "Every Evanescence album ranked from worst to best". Metal Hammer. Archived from the original on March 28, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
- ^ "Grammy 2008 Winners List". MTV News. 2008-02-10. Archived from the original on 2009-06-05. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
- ^ a b c Moss, Corey (2007-03-26). "Evanescence's Lee Laughs At 'Idol,' Promises Less Fluff In 'Sweet' Clip". MTV News. Archived from the original on 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2007-03-29.
- ^ "Sweet Sacrifice by Evanescence". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
- ^ "Evanescence Music Videos on Yahoo! Music". Yahoo! Music. Yahoo!. 2007-04-05. Archived from the original on April 28, 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-05.
- ^ Campbell, Rachel (October 5, 2017). "32 times the scene rocked the 'TRL' countdown". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on October 26, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
- ^ Sweet Sacrifice (Basic Maxi CD Single). Evanescence. Germany: Wind-up. 2006. 88697088592.
{{cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b "Sweet Sacrifice/Premium [Maxi-CD]". Amazon.de (Germany). Retrieved 2007-06-28.
- ISSN 1307-0959.
- GfK Entertainment. Archivedfrom the original on December 26, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
- ^ "Top 50 Singles". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on October 29, 2007. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- ^ "Evanescence Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard.
- ^ "Sweet Sacrifice - EP". iTunes Store (Austria). 25 May 2007. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "Sweet Sacrifice - EP". iTunes Store (Germany). 25 May 2007. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
External links
- Official music video on YouTube