The Same Tattoos
Fences Lyrics
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Hell, I even think we have the same tattoos.
Mother hates it when I smile and she sees you coming through me,
Like the sun shines through thin glass.
It's not like you were really gone, gone, gone, gone,
But you were and I never felt love.
It's not like you were really gone, gone, gone, gone,
But you were and I never felt love.
A black box that said "Gillette," rusted and scratched,
And it was full of memories and memorabilia,
And a necklace with a saint I wore in class.
It's not like you were really gone, gone, gone, gone,
But you were and I never felt love.
It's not like you were really gone, gone, gone, gone,
But you were and I never felt love.
It's not like you were really gone, gone, gone, gone,
But you were and I never felt love.
It's not like you were really gone, gone, gone gone,
But you were and I never felt love.
In Fences's song, The Same Tattoos, the lyrics describe the complicated emotions that the singer feels towards someone they have a shared history with. The singer reveals that they were born in the same town as this person and that they even have the same tattoos, implying that they have a deep connection. However, the relationship seems to be strained as the singer's mother does not approve of their bond. The singer struggles with the emotions that come with this relationship and how they are still affected by this person even though they were never really gone. The lyrics "Like the sun shines through thin glass" suggest that even though they are still present in the singer's life, their bond is fragile and easily shattered.
The second half of the song delves deeper into the singer's past and their connection to this person. The singer's uncle gifted them a black box full of memories and memorabilia, including a necklace with a saint that the singer would wear in class. The significance of the box and the necklace is unclear, but they serve as a reminder of the past and the singer's connection to this person. The singer again repeats the phrase "It's not like you were really gone" suggesting that this person has always been present in their life, yet they never felt real love from them.
Overall, the song explores the complexity of emotional ties and the lasting impact that certain people can have on our lives. The shared history and lasting memories that the singer has with this individual are significant, but it seems that the relationship has been affected by outside forces and a lack of true emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
And I was born in the same town as you,
We have a shared history and background.
Hell, I even think we have the same tattoos.
We have a deep connection and similarities that extend beyond just our hometown.
Mother hates it when I smile and she sees you coming through me,
My mother is reminded of you when she sees me, causing her pain.
Like the sun shines through thin glass.
The pain of your absence is acute and piercing.
It's not like you were really gone, gone, gone, gone,
You were physically present, but emotionally and mentally absent.
But you were and I never felt love.
Your lack of emotional availability prevented me from feeling true love.
My uncle gave me on the day that I turned 13,
At a pivotal age, I was given a significant gift.
A black box that said 'Gillette,' rusted and scratched,
The gift was humble and worn, and had sentimental value.
And it was full of memories and memorabilia,
The box held treasures and mementos that held significance for me.
And a necklace with a saint I wore in class.
One of the items in the box was a religious piece of jewelry that I wore to school.
It's not like you were really gone, gone, gone, gone,
Despite your physical presence, you were still absent in an emotional and mental sense.
But you were and I never felt love.
Our lack of emotional connection and your emotional unavailability prevented me from experiencing true love.
It's not like you were really gone, gone, gone, gone,
Even though you physically existed in my life, you were absent in ways that mattered.
But you were and I never felt love.
Your emotional distance prevented me from truly feeling loved or connected to you.
It's not like you were really gone, gone, gone, gone,
Although you were physically present, our lack of emotional connection made it feel like you were truly gone.
But you were and I never felt love.
Your emotional unavailability prevented me from feeling true love and connection.
Contributed by Scarlett F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@august1678
ill never stop loving this band
@crizthepuma3748
2021 and i cant stop of playing this song and the first album
@michaelcarver3286
Their so underrated
@michaelcarver3286
Thank you fences for helping me through difficult and dark times.
@avthateck
I love this so much more than the studio.
@jarnashley6857
way better
@albyfrank9636
yeah seriously what the hell happened when they mastered this song it was completely ruined
@meganfuxa5200
I saw this video when it had less than 10,000 views and I was in love! His voice is amazing...so poetic and he looks as though he has lived through some hard times. Much love and respect. He is an attractive man!
@stressfacture
+Megan Fuxa You hipster you
@steelersschratz4
He's got a great voice