In 2011, he announced the release of his sophomore album, 'Future History'. "Don't Wanna Go Home" was released as the album's lead single in May 2011. As reported by the Undefeated Songfacts, on January 6, 2012, while Derülo was rehearsing for his Future History Tour, he broke one of his neck vertebrae. When he debuted "Undefeated" during the May 22, 2012 finale of the TV show 'American Idol', it was the singer’s first post-neck injury television performance.
TATTOO
Jason Derülo Lyrics
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You're on your knees, boo
But when you fuck up, I don't leave you
I can't leave you, oh
Guess you're permanent, can't be removed
Each time my heart breaks, it's like a new tattoo
Don't need a new tattoo
Too hard to escape
Three strikes, I'm still yours
What am I waiting for?
I'm running out of room
For your tattoos
How can I get over you, over you
When you're all over me?
So don't tell me it's cool
That I'm tattooed
How can I get over you, over you?
When you're all over me, yeah yeah
Why do we stay
When only fools would?
I guess we're both fools
'Cause the sex is good, it's way too good
Call us crazy, misunderstood
'Cause I can't leave you
And I know I should
People say I should
One touch always makes me
Too hard to escape
Three strikes, I'm still yours
What am I waiting for?
I'm running out of room
For your tattoos
How can I get over you, over you
When you're all over me?
So don't tell me it's cool
That I'm tattooed
How can I get over you, over you?
When you're all over me, yeah yeah
Permanently trying to hide
The scars we can't remove
You're drawn on me and I'm still drawn to you
I'm running out of room
For your tattoos
How can I get over you, over you
When you're all over me?
So don't tell me it's cool
That I'm tattooed
How can I get over you, over you?
When you're all over me, yeah yeah
In Jason Derulo's song "Tattoo," he sings about a tumultuous relationship with a person who seems to constantly hurt him, yet he cannot bring himself to leave them. Derulo uses the metaphor of tattoos to describe the emotional scars of the relationship. He describes the tattoo as a permanent reminder of the pain he has experienced, but also acknowledges that he can't get enough of the person who is causing him the pain. Derulo also addresses the societal stigma that comes with tattoos, implying that the relationship is misunderstood and people don't understand why he is still with this person.
Throughout the song, the lyrics express how deeply entwined Derulo is with this person, even though their relationship seems to be causing him a lot of pain. He says, "Each time my heart breaks, it's like a new tattoo. Don't need a new tattoo," indicating that he is tired of the hurt caused by the relationship, but he cannot bring himself to leave. He also admits that their physical relationship is a major factor in his difficulty of leaving the relationship. Thus, the song is less about tattoos and more about the emotional and physical scars that the relationship had caused.
The music video for "Tattoo" parallels the song's message. In the video, Derulo travels through different rooms in a house, where he is confronted with different memories of his relationship, both good and bad. The video ends with Derulo alone in a room surrounded by pictures of himself and his ex-lover, left wondering if he will ever be able to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's more desperate?
Who wants this relationship more?
You're on your knees, boo
You're begging for me to stay
But when you fuck up, I don't leave you
Even when you hurt me, I can't bring myself to leave
I can't leave you, oh
I'm too attached to you to let go
Guess you're permanent, can't be removed
You've become a permanent part of my life
Each time my heart breaks, it's like a new tattoo
Every time you hurt me, it feels like another permanent mark
Don't need a new tattoo
I don't want any more pain from you
One touch always makes me
Your touch has power over me
Too hard to escape
Breaking free from you is difficult
Three strikes, I'm still yours
Even after all your mistakes, I'm still with you
What am I waiting for?
Why am I still holding on?
I'm running out of room
My heart can't take any more hurt
For your tattoos
For the permanent marks you've left on me
How can I get over you, over you
How can I move on from you?
When you're all over me?
When the pain of your memory is everywhere
So don't tell me it's cool
Don't act like it's okay
That I'm tattooed
That I'm still carrying the pain of our relationship
Permanently trying to hide
Always trying to cover up the pain from our relationship
The scars we can't remove
The permanent emotional damage done to us
You're drawn on me and I'm still drawn to you
You've left a permanent mark on me, and I can't help but still love you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JUSTIN FRANKS, JUSTIN DAVEY, VINAY VYAS, MICHAEL CAREN, CHRIS SERNEL, JASON DESROULEAUX, JAMES ABRAHART
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@Himawari06
Who's more desperate?
You're on your knees, boo
But when you fuck up, I don't leave you
I can't leave you, oh
Guess you're permanent, can't be removed
Each time my heart breaks, it's like a new tattoo
Don't need a new tattoo
One touch always makes me
Too hard to escape
Three strikes, I'm still yours
What am I waiting for?
I'm running out of room
For your tattoos
How can I get over you, over you
When you're all over me?
So don't tell me it's cool
That I'm tattooed
How can I get over you, over you?
When you're all over me, yeah yeah
Why do we stay
When only fools would?
I guess we're both fools
'Cause the sex is good, it's way too good
Call us crazy, misunderstood
'Cause I can't leave you
And I know I should
People say I should
One touch always makes me
Too hard to…
@bangtanruinedmylifeinabeau5616
Aquí por el libro ''Fuimos canciones'' cap 4 hoyy ✨
Después a hacer la tarea de social y gestión. Me alegra haber empezado a leer de nuevo y tener nuevos hábitos. No one asked but idfaf jeje 🧜♀️✨
@felicityfournow
yo también jaja!
@antonellacanete4232
Yo igual!!! 😄😄
@alondrabautistagarcia3972
Yo igual 😁
@laurainkoln
voy por el capítulo 12 y ahora escucho las canciones de los capítulos anteriores, jejeje.
@Cami-ti3mu
Yo también jajaja me encanta
@buzzybeepopman2009
Who’s hear in 2023 can’t believe it’s been almost 10 years
@lita7066
I love it. It's a sad and nostalgic song that makes me cry every time. the fact that she is not well known makes it better.
@ghost_fazbear
I've loved this song since it came out. I'm so sad that not many people know about it.
@jayholt4971
Its our secret 😜