I've been a martyr for love 

And I will die in the flames 

As I draw my last breath 

As I'm closing 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 your deceit 

Couldn't 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 

Aware 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