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 
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