TATTOO
Jordin Sparks Lyrics
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No matter what you say about love
I keep coming back for more
Keep my head in the fire
Sooner or later I get what I'm asking for
No matter what you say about life
I learn every time I bleed the truth is a
I gotta let my spirit be free
To admit that I'm wrong and then change my mind
Sorry, but I have to move on and leave you behind
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken
No need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I loved you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'm sick of playing all of these games
Its not bout taking sides
When I looked in the mirror
It didn't deliver, it hurt enough to think that I could stop
Admit that I'm wrong and then change my mind
Sorry but I got to be strong and leave you behind
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken
No need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I love you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo
I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'll always have you
If I live every moment
Won't change any moment
There's still a part of me in u
I will never regret you
Still the memory of you
Marks everything I do, oh
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken no need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I loved you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're in my heart just like a tattoo
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken no need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I loved you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're in my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo
I'll Always have you
The lyrics of Jordin Sparks' song Tattoo are about finding freedom through self-reflection and accepting that a past love will always be a part of your life. The first verse talks about how the singer keeps going back to something even if they know it’s not good for them. The second half of the verse talks about how every time they make a mistake, they learn to be more cautious. They stress the importance of being free and changing their mind when necessary. They acknowledge their wrongs, learn from them, and move on. They reinforce that they need to move on and leave their past behind.
In the chorus, Sparks emphasizes the idea that despite moving on, the person they loved will always be a part of everything they do. They compare their love to a tattoo that they will always have, and the person will always be a part of their heart. The second verse centers around the idea of no longer being able to play games and deny what they feel. They admit that they were wrong but must now leave behind the safety of protection.
The bridge confirms that although a part of them will always be with that person, they will never regret their love. Sparks finishes with the chorus again, this time using an extended chorus to emphasize the permanence of their love for the person.
Overall, Tattoo glorifies how even though love ends, it still etches an indelible mark on a person's life. It's only through admitting our wrongs, moving on, and changing our minds that we find true freedom and can open ourselves up to new love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh, oh, oh
Introductory sounds with no direct meaning.
No matter what you say about love
Regardless of what you say about love, I still crave it.
I keep coming back for more
I always yearn for love.
Keep my head in the fire
I am unafraid of heartbreak and disappointment.
Sooner or later I get what I'm asking for
I eventually find the love I am looking for.
No matter what you say about life
Regardless of what you say about life, I learn from every experience.
I learn every time I bleed the truth is a
I learn something new every time I am hurt or wounded.
Stranger soul is in danger
A part of me feels lost and in danger.
I gotta let my spirit be free
I need to let go of negativity and be free in spirit.
To admit that I'm wrong and then change my mind
I am willing to change my mind and admit when I am wrong.
Sorry, but I have to move on and leave you behind
I am sorry, but I have to move on and leave you behind for my own growth and happiness.
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I cannot afford to waste time, so let's take a moment to reflect.
I realize nothing's broken
I realize that nothing is broken and that everything happens for a reason.
No need to worry bout everything I done
I do not have to worry about my past mistakes and regrets.
Live every second like it was my last one
I live every second of my life fully and passionately.
Don't look back got a new direction
I am moving forward in a new direction.
I loved you once
I loved you in the past.
Needed protection
I needed your love and protection.
You're still a part of everything I do
You still have an impact on everything I do and who I am.
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
You have left an indelible mark on my heart, like a tattoo.
Just like a tattoo
Just as a tattoo is forever, my love for you will always be there.
I'll always have you
I will always remember you and cherish the love we shared.
If I live every moment
If I live in the present moment,
Won't change any moment
I will not change anything from that moment.
There's still a part of me in u
I still have a part of you within me.
I will never regret you
I will never regret the love we shared.
Still the memory of you
I still cherish the memory of you.
Marks everything I do, oh
Your mark will always be with me in all that I do.
Just like a tattoo I'll always have you
Just as a tattoo is forever, my love for you will always be there.
I'll always have you
I will always remember you and cherish the love we shared.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, AMANDA GHOST, TOR HERMANSEN, IAN DENCH
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Lyrics :
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh, oh, oh
No matter what you say about love
I keep coming back for more
Keep my head in the fire
Sooner or later I get what I'm asking for
No matter what you say about life
I learn every time I bleed the truth is a
Stranger soul is in danger
I gotta let my spirit be free
To admit that I'm wrong and then change my mind
Sorry but I have to move on and leave you behind
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken
No need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I loved you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'm sick of playing all of these games
Its not bout taking sides
When I looked in the mirror
It didn't deliver, it hurt enough to think that I could stop
Admit that I'm wrong and then change my mind
Sorry but I got to be strong and leave you behind
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken
No need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I love you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo
I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'll always have you
If I live every moment
Won't change any moment
There's still a part of me in u
I will never regret you
Still the memory of you
Marks everything I do, oh
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken no need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I loved you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're in my heart just like a tattoo
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken no need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I loved you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're in my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo
I'll Always have you
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@maryjoycecrujedo4382
No matter what you say about love
I keep coming back for more
Keep my head in the fire
Sooner or later I get what I'm asking for
No matter what you say about life
I learn every time I bleed the truth is a
Stranger soul is in danger
I gotta let my spirit be free
To admit that I'm wrong and then change my mind
Sorry but I have to move on and leave you behind
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken
No need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I loved you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'm sick of playing all of these games
Its not bout taking sides
When I looked in the mirror
It didn't deliver, it hurt enough to think that I could stop
Admit that I'm wrong and then change my mind
Sorry but I got to be strong and leave you behind
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken
No need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I love you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo
I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'll always have you
If I live every moment
Won't change any moment
There's still a part of me in u
I will never regret you
Still the memory of you
Marks everything I do, oh
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken no need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I loved you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're in my heart just like a tattoo
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken no need to worry bout everything I done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back got a new direction
I loved you once
Needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're in my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo
I'll Always have you
@MollyGrenci
Who still watching this in 2024
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me!
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I'm listening in 2016
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This song is so timeless. I still love it in 2023.
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