Sacrifice

On Sleeping With The Past. Single released in November 1989. Peaked at #18. Inspired by Aretha Franklin and Percy Sledge, it deals with failed relationships from the perspective of a middle-aged man. After being re-released, "Sacrifice" became Elton's first solo number one single in England. The song's latent potential was uncovered by BBC DJ Steve Wright, who while vacationing in Florida in May 1990 heard the song on U.S. radio. He decided to push it on his show when he returned to England, unaware that it had been released earlier in Britain. Because of his effort, the song became a hit. To thank Wright, Elton performed "Sacrifice" live on his show on June 26, 1990.
== Lyrics: ==
It's a human sign
When things go wrong
When the scent of her lingers
And temptation's strong
Into the boundary
Of each married man
Sweet deceit comes calling
And negativity lands
Cold cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things look better baby
Just passing through
And it's no sacrifice
Just a simple word
It's two hearts living
In two separate worlds
But it's no sacrifice
No sacrifice
It's no sacrifice at all
Mutual misunderstanding
After the fact
Sensitivity builds a prison
In the final act
We lose direction
No stone unturned
No tears to damn you
When jealousy burns