The metaphor of a "tattooed heart" is seen throughout the song, where the idea of eternally marking someone's love on one's heart is used to express the idea of undying affection. Ariana portrays the idea that this love is beyond the physical, and even the fears or insecurities that may have harmed the relationship in the past. The word "crazy" in the third verse is a reference to the insecurity and jealousy that could make her anxious, but now that she has this true love, it no longer matters.
The bridge in the song describes the romantic and physical aspects of this love. It tells a story about how the lover wraps her in his jacket and takes her to his bed. Under the moonlight, she gets to trace the lines on his heart to find solace and comfort.
Overall, the song is a message of love that has no boundaries and seeks for a true connection between two people. The heart-warming vocals combined with the poetic verses create a beautiful depiction of an authentic and unconditional love.
Tattooed Heart
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Honey, you don't have to play no games
All I need is all your loving
To get the blood rushing through my veins
Huh
I wanna say we're going steady
Ha
Like it's 1954
It doesn't have to be forever
Just as long as I'm the name
On your tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
You don't need to worry about making me crazy
'Cause I'm way past that
Eh, and so just call me, if you want me
'Cause you got me, and I'll show you, how much I wanna be
On your tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Just as long as I'm
The name on your tattooed heart
Wrap me in your jacket
My baby
And lay me in your bed
And kiss me, underneath the moonlight
Darling let me trace the lines on your tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Tattooed heart
Just as long as I'm the name on your tattooed heart
In Ariana Grande's song "Tattooed Heart," the singer expresses her desire for a strong and meaningful relationship. She emphasizes that material wealth and mind games are not necessary to win her heart; instead, all she needs is her partner's love to make her feel alive. She compares her romance to a timeless, steadfast love story from the 1950s, implying that she desires a relationship that is built to last. Grande emphasizes that she doesn't need forever but simply to be the one tattooed on her partner's heart.
The repetition of the phrase "tattooed heart" emphasizes the permanence and depth of the love that Grande desires. Her partner's heart becomes a permanent sign of his love for her. Grande also speaks to the trust she has in her partner, stating that he doesn't need to worry about making her crazy because she is already "way past that." She ultimately asks her partner to wrap her in his jacket, lay her in his bed, and let her trace the lines of his tattooed heart. In this moment, she fully gives herself to him, seeking a fulfilling physical and emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't need a lot of money
Money is not important in a relationship
Honey, you don't have to play no games
There is no need for mind games in a relationship
All I need is all your loving
Love is the most important thing in a relationship
To get the blood rushing through my veins
Love gives her a feeling of excitement and passion
Huh
An expression of surprise or realization
I wanna say we're going steady
She wants to be in a committed relationship
Ha
An expression of amusement or joy
Like it's 1954
She wants a relationship like the ones from the past, simpler and more romantic
No
Denying the possible negative connotations from the previous line
It doesn't have to be forever
She is not looking for a marriage or a long-term commitment
Just as long as I'm the name
She only wants to be remembered and loved by her partner
On your tattooed heart
Her love should be engraved in his heart like a tattoo
Wrap me in your jacket
She wants his protection and affection
My baby
An endearing term of affection
And lay me in your bed
She wants to be close to him, emotionally and physically
And kiss me, underneath the moonlight
They should share intimate moments together
Darling let me trace the lines on your tattooed heart
She wants to explore his emotions and feelings towards her
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Bach Squire, Ariana Grande, Khristopher Van Riddick-Tynes, Antonio Dixon, Kenneth Edmonds, Sean Foreman, Leon G Thomas
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Love me, love me, love me
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