TATTOO
Arthur Joseph Lyrics
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It seems like it was a lifetime ago
We said our goodbye with tears
And promised to not let the years get away
But that's something you just have to say
In my pain
Is where I've tattooed your name
Was it a dream
Going round and round and round and round your heart
Jeremy said he saw you out on second ave
And you looked like you could use some sleep
You told him you sobered up
But now you are giving that up
'Cause sometimes
Love isn't stronger than wine
In my pain
Is where I've tattooed your name
Was it a dream
Was it a dream
Going round and round and round and round my heart
I wonder
What you must think about me
What I heard
Is you consider me dead
I guess that's fair of you
I never was good to you
I'm ashamed
For making you feel all my pain
When I sleep
Sometimes I still think we speak
Is it a dream
Is it a dream
Going round and round and round and round my heart
The song Tattoo by Arthur Joseph talks about love lost and the pain of not being with someone you once loved deeply. The lyrics express a yearning for the past, where the person singing was with the one they loved. The first two lines set the tone by saying how much the singer misses the person who meant so much to them. They reminisce about their parting and how they promised not to let time separate them. However, like so many promises made in the heat of emotion, these words are easier said than done. The lines "But that's something you just have to say" is a tacit acknowledgement that the promise was unlikely to be kept.
The chorus "In my pain is where I've tattooed your name" conveys the deep level of attachment the singer had to their former partner. The tattoo is a permanent symbol of their love that they carry with them always. The fact that they tattooed the name on themselves highlights the intensity of their love, and that their pain of not being with the other person is forever imprinted on them. The song also touches on the idea that sometimes love is not enough, and that there are other factors that can come between two people. The lines "Love isn't stronger than wine" speaks to the idea that love can be overcome by substance abuse or addiction, causing lovers to drift apart.
Overall, Tattoo is a sincere and poignant song that explores the depth of love, the pain of loss, and the difficulty of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss the days when you were in my world
I long for the time when you were a part of my life.
It seems like it was a lifetime ago
It feels like it's been forever since you were here.
We said our goodbye with tears
We parted ways with sadness and tears.
And promised to not let the years get away
We made a vow to not let time slip away from us.
But that's something you just have to say
But promises can be difficult to keep.
In my pain
Amidst my suffering
Is where I've tattooed your name
I have permanently marked your name on my body to show my love for you.
Was it a dream
I question if it was all just a fantasy, a figment of my imagination.
Going round and round and round and round your heart
I keep circling around your heart, hoping to gain access to it.
Jeremy said he saw you out on second ave
My friend Jeremy told me he spotted you on Second Avenue.
And you looked like you could use some sleep
You appeared tired and in need of rest.
You told him you sobered up
You informed him that you were no longer drinking alcohol.
But now you are giving that up
But it seems like you've gone back to drinking.
'Cause sometimes
Because on occasion
Love isn't stronger than wine
Love can't always triumph over addiction and temptation.
In my pain
Amidst my suffering
Is where I've tattooed your name
I have permanently marked your name on my body to show my love for you.
Was it a dream
I question if it was all just a fantasy, a figment of my imagination.
Going round and round and round and round my heart
I can't stop thinking about you and my heart keeps revolving around the memories we share.
I wonder
I ponder
What you must think about me
I'm curious about what's on your mind when you think of me.
What I heard
I heard
Is you consider me dead
You view me as if I no longer exist or matter to you.
I guess that's fair of you
I suppose that's a fair assessment.
I never was good to you
I know I didn't treat you well.
I'm ashamed
I feel deep regret and humiliation.
For making you feel all my pain
I feel guilty for causing you to carry the weight of my emotional turmoil.
When I sleep
While I'm sleeping
Sometimes I still think we speak
Occasionally, I still have conversations with you in my dreams.
Is it a dream
I question if what happens in my dreams is real or not.
Going round and round and round and round my heart
My heart is constantly revolving around the love I have for you, even in my dreams.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSEPH LYBURN ARTHUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
limestonegoth
I love this song! I'm glad to find it here. Early Joseph was so very good.
Wladyslaw Aaron
Joseph was big part of my life on ma early 20'. His songs bring back memories.
Jef E
I miss the days when you were in my world
It seems like it was a lifetime ago
We said our goodbye with tears
And promised to not let the years get away
But that's something you just had to say
In my pain, is where I've tattooed your name
Was it a dream? Was it a dream?
Going round and round and round and round
Your heart
Jeremy said he saw you out on 2nd Ave.
And you looked like you could use some sleep
You told him you sobered up
But now you are giving that up, 'cause sometimes
Love isn't stronger than wine
In my pain, is where I've tattooed your name
Was it a dream? Was it a dream?
Going round and round and round and round
Your heart
I wonder what you must think about me
What I heard is you consider me dead
I guess that's fair on you
I never was good to you, I'm ashamed
For making you feel all my pain
When I sleep, sometimes I still think we speak
Is it a dream? Is it a dream?
Going round and round and round and round
My heart
James Ennis
@Jef E absolutely my friend.... Criminally unknown/underrated artist!!
Jef E
@James Ennis amazing tune by a wonderful singer/songwriter!
James Ennis
❤️❤️
Jef E
One of my all time fave tunes!! Also found on my Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB6B32C04C47403D0
Wolfie H
Thx For uploading this song Chris...