Hello everyone,

Welcome to week 25 of the VIBES WEB 3 music competition! I am thrilled to share my submission with you this week, and I truly hope my music and song choice resonate with you. This week’s theme takes us back to the vibrant “80s,” and for this, I’ve chosen a timeless piece by Elton John titled "Sacrifice." Released in 1989, it beautifully captures the spirit of the decade and perfectly aligns with this week’s theme.

As I prepared for this performance, I delved into the song’s meaning. Like any great piece of art, "Sacrifice" has been interpreted in many ways. One perspective stood out to me profoundly, aligning with the lyrics and the music video. It gave me a deeper appreciation for the song’s message, and that is the interpretation I’ve embraced.

At its core, this song speaks to the complexities of love and relationships, particularly in marriage. Sometimes, when challenges arise, couples may believe that separating or divorcing is the ultimate sacrifice to preserve happiness. But this interpretation challenges that notion. True sacrifice isn’t walking away, it’s setting aside ego, choosing determination, and committing to the hard work that love demands. It’s about remaining faithful, weathering life’s storms together, and cherishing one another even in difficult moments.

However, I'd like to highlight a harsh truth: when a relationship becomes toxic or life-threatening, the greatest sacrifice might be letting go. No one should endure harm in the name of love, and no marriage is worth one’s life.

This is the message I carry in my heart as I perform this song for you. I hope my interpretation and this beautiful melody touch your soul as deeply as they have touched mine.

LYRICS

It's a human sign
When things go wrong
When the scent of her lingers
And temptations strong

Into the boundary
Of each married man
Sweet deceit comes a callin'
And negativity lands

Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things looking better baby
Just passin' 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

Cold, cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things looking better, baby
Just passin' 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