Angus Maude's honest songwriting and eclectic list of inspirations (Frank O… Read Full Bio ↴Angus Maude's honest songwriting and eclectic list of inspirations (Frank Ocean, blink-182, Kanye West, Bon IVER) come together to create a refreshing yet familiar brand of indie-pop. Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Maude launched his career at the age of 19 with his self-released, indie-folk-inspired debut single, Penny Jane. Often praised for his lyricism, Maude continues to evolve his sound and grow as a producer.

Tattoos
Angus Maude Lyrics

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And it's true
I couldn't talk when I met you
By the lake, on my porch
When you smiled is when I knew

So, I fight
I'm awake every night
Cause I'm scared of losing my baby

I'm losing my hair

I live in your heart
I speak in your mind
I tattoo my smiles on your body like it's mine

But it won't bring me down
I'll float with you
Don't make a sound
I'll sing to you

I won't go
Cause something's telling me "no"
When I breathe
I find my soul beneath your feet

I live in your heart

I speak in your mind
I tattoo my smiles on your body like it's mine

Overall Meaning

In Angus Maude's song Tattoos, the lyrics express a deep connection and love between two people. The opening lines reveal the singer's shyness and inability to speak when they first met their partner, but they were able to decipher their feelings through their partner's smile. The lyrics then take a more somber turn as the singer expresses their fear of losing their partner, causing them to stay awake at night and even experience hair loss. Despite these fears, the singer feels a strong bond with their partner, living in their heart and speaking in their mind. The line "I tattoo my smiles on your body like it's mine" is particularly poignant, expressing the desire to imprint their happiness onto their partner as a reminder of their love.

The chorus further emphasizes this bond, as the singer promises to stay with their partner regardless of the obstacles they may face. The line "I'll float with you, don't make a sound, I'll sing to you" further emphasizes this desire to be present and supportive for their partner. The final verse expresses a sense of profound connection, as the singer feels as though their soul is beneath their partner's feet. The song ultimately expresses a deep devotion and love between two people, and the lyrics allow listeners to connect with the raw emotions present in the song.

Line by Line Meaning

And it's true
The following statements are accurate.

I couldn't talk when I met you
I was speechless in your presence.

By the lake, on my porch
The location where we first met.

When you smiled is when I knew
Your smile is what made me realize my feelings for you.

So, I fight
I am struggling to keep our relationship together.

I'm awake every night
I can't sleep because I fear losing you.

Cause I'm scared of losing my baby
My fear of losing you is so great.

I'm losing my hair
The stress of our relationship is taking a physical toll on me.

I live in your heart
You love me deeply and I am a core part of you.

I speak in your mind
You constantly think of me and our relationship.

I tattoo my smiles on your body like it's mine
I have made an emotional impact on you and our memories together are represented physically on your body.

But it won't bring me down
Our struggles won't defeat me or our love.

I'll float with you
I'll stay with you through thick and thin.

Don't make a sound
Be calm and don't worry as long as we're together.

I'll sing to you
I'll express my love for you.

I won't go
I won't leave you.

Cause something's telling me 'no'
I have a feeling that leaving you is not the right decision.

When I breathe
I am alive.

I find my soul beneath your feet
You hold my heart and soul in your hands.

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