Five Tattoos
Ella Henderson Lyrics


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Tight jeans with a rip on the knee
So close, but it ain't where I wanna be
And I'm lovin' every minute of your company
But have I read this so wrong

Maybe I moved too fast
Or maybe I missed a sign
But baby this could last
You are the one thing on my mind

You are my one and only
My blue skies and grey
You are the only one for me

Brown eyes, with your old woolly hat
Five tattoos from your shoulders to your hands
You can give me what I have never had
Boy you keep leading me on

But maybe I move too fast
Or maybe I missed a sign
But baby this could last
You are the one thing on my mind

You are my one and only
My blue skies and grey
You are the only one for me





Ooh
Tight jeans with a rip on the knee

Overall Meaning

In "Five Tattoos," Ella Henderson sings about being drawn to someone who may not be the right fit for her. She describes this person as someone with tight jeans and a rip on the knee, whom she finds attractive and enjoys spending time with, but ultimately questions whether they are right for each other. She wonders if she moved too fast or missed signs that this relationship may not be the best for her, but still holds onto the hope that it could last. She also mentions the physical attributes of this person, such as their brown eyes and five tattoos from their shoulders to their hands, which only adds to her attraction to them.


The song embodies the experience of being emotionally conflicted about someone whom one may think is not the right match, yet still is pulled in their direction. The lyrics reflect the uncertainty of navigating these emotions, while still hoping that the relationship could work out in the end. Henderson captures the feeling of being vulnerable and invested in a relationship, while trying to make sense of the circumstances that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Tight jeans with a rip on the knee
The singer is physically close to her partner, but she is not emotionally satisfied.


So close, but it ain't where I wanna be
Despite being physically close, the singer does not feel fulfilled in her current situation.


And I'm lovin' every minute of your company
Although the singer is not emotionally satisfied, she is still enjoying their time together.


But have I read this so wrong
The singer questions whether or not she has misread the situation.


Maybe I moved too fast
The singer considers the possibility that she has rushed the relationship.


Or maybe I missed a sign
The singer wonders if she overlooked any warning signs.


But baby this could last
Despite her doubts, the singer believes that the relationship has potential for longevity.


You are the one thing on my mind
The singer's partner is her primary focus and source of affection.


Brown eyes, with your old woolly hat
The singer is describing her partner's physical appearance.


Five tattoos from your shoulders to your hands
The singer is describing her partner's tattoos, which cover a significant portion of their body.


You can give me what I have never had
The singer feels that her partner can provide her with something that she has never experienced before.


Boy you keep leading me on
The singer's partner continues to tease and allure her.


You are my one and only
The singer's partner is the only person she is romantically interested in.


My blue skies and grey
The singer's partner brings color and happiness into her life, but also some melancholy moments.


Ooh
Interjection conveying the singer's affection towards her partner.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARREN FRANCIS ALBONI, ELLA HENDERSON

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@edimilsondealmeida6913

Ela canta muito uma voz gostosa de ouvir parabéns que Deus abençoe sempre sua vida

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Her vocals omg 😲

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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Beautiful Voice

@digiplaymusic

Ella, this song is very beautiful.

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I love this song

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So beautyful. ❤️❤️

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Please put "Believe" and "Give your heart Away (acoustic)" in Spotify and all the plataforms.

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Lovely

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Absolutely stunningly beautiful absolutely gorgeous thanku so much love and God bless x

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