Discover the story of the song > Sweet Sacrifice – Evanescence

The song talks about how everyone is a bit crazy, but the protagonist feels better now that she's free from a bad relationship. Fear can take over your mind, but you shouldn't let it control you. Her partner was hurting her, and even though she loved him, she had to sacrifice their relationship to protect herself. The protagonist dreams of escaping her pain, and the song ends with her telling her former partner that she knows he enjoys hurting her, but she won't be his sacrifice anymore.