I've been a martyr for love

And I will die in the flames

As I draw my last breath

As I'm close in on death

I will call out your name



I've been a martyr for love

Nailed up on the cross

While you're having your fun

As the damage is done

I'm assessing the cost



I knew what I was letting myself in for

I knew that I could never even the score



I've been a martyr for love

I need to be by your side

I have knelt at your feet

I have felt you deceit

Could have leave if I tried



I've been a martyr for love

Tortured every hour

From the day I was born

I've been moved like a pawn

By the greatest of powers



I knew that I would have to suffer in vain

A way that I would never outgrow the pain



I've been a martyr for love

I've been a martyr for love

I've been a martyr for love