Heart Tattoo
Joyce Manor Lyrics
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I want it to hurt really bad
That's how I'll know
I'll know it's real
A real tattoo
I wanna say "what's up dad?"
Who knows how you'd feel about that
It's never going away
My heart tattoo
That's what I'll
That's what I'll do
I'll get a heart
A heart tattoo
I want a heart tattoo
I'll never get it removed
That's how I'll know
I'll know it's real
A real tattoo
I know that it looks bad
But it's the only one I have
What do you want me to say?
It's never going away
My heart tattoo
That's what I'll
That's what I'll do
I'll get a heart
A heart tattoo
(I know that it looks bad)
A heart tattoo
(But it's the only one I have)
A heart tattoo
(I know that it looks bad)
A heart tattoo
(I know)
The song "Heart Tattoo" by Joyce Manor is about the permanence of love and personal expression. The singer longs to adorn their body with a heart tattoo, a lasting symbol of love and devotion. They desire the pain that comes along with getting a tattoo, as proof of the tattoo's significance and sincerity. The lyrics "That's how I'll know / I'll know it's real / A real tattoo" underscore the singer's desire for a tangible reminder of love.
However, the singer acknowledges the potential for judgment and disapproval from others, specifically their father. They express uncertainty about how their dad would feel about the tattoo and consider what to say to him. Despite this possible disapproval, the singer affirms their commitment to the tattoo and the love it represents, stating that "It's never going away / My heart tattoo".
Overall, "Heart Tattoo" is a song about the need for physical representation and permanence in love and self-expression, despite the potential for judgment and disapproval from others.
Line by Line Meaning
I want a heart tattoo
The singer desires a tattoo of a heart on their body
I want it to hurt really bad
The singer wants the tattoo to be painful, as they believe it will increase the tattoo's perceived authenticity
That's how I'll know
The pain of the tattoo will let the singer know that it is real
I'll know it's real
Through the physical pain of the tattoo and the permanence of the ink, the artist believes that their tattoo will prove their commitment to the subject depicted
A real tattoo
The artist desires a permanent tattoo that will never be removed
I wanna say "what's up dad?"
The singer has a desire to communicate with their father, but is unsure how to approach him
Who knows how you'd feel about that
The singer is unsure of how their father would react to their desire to interact with him
What do you want me to say?
The artist is seeking guidance from their father on how to communicate with him
It's never going away
By obtaining a permanent tattoo, the artist understands that the decision to get it will forever be a part of their identity and life experience
My heart tattoo
The tattoo in question is a visual representation of the artist's heart and emotions
That's what I'll do
The singer is committed to following through with their desire to obtain a heart tattoo
I'll never get it removed
The artist intends to never remove the tattoo from their body, even if they later have regrets or beliefs change
I know that it looks bad
The singer acknowledges that their tattoo could be perceived negatively by others
But it's the only one I have
Despite potential negative reactions, the singer values their tattoo as a unique representation of their identity
I know
The singer has a clear understanding and acceptance of the potential consequences of their decision to get a heart tattoo
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@spartan9138
I want a heart tattoo
I want it to hurt really bad
That's how I'll know
I'll know it's real
A real tattoo
I wanna say "what's up dad?"
Who knows how you'd feel about that
What do you want me to say?
It's never going away
My heart tattoo
That's what I'll
That's what I'll do
I'll get a heart
A heart tattoo
I want a heart tattoo
I'll never get it removed
That's how I'll know
I'll know it's real
A real tattoo
I know that it looks bad
But it's the only one I have
What do you want me to say?
It's never going away
My heart tattoo
That's what I'll
That's what I'll do
I'll get a heart
A heart tattoo
(I know that it looks bad)
A heart tattoo
(But it's the only one I have)
A heart tattoo
(I know that it looks bad)
A heart tattoo
(I know)
@cameronliterally
This song is... perfect? I can't explain it.
@scoobydoo148
I just got a heart tattoo today! It was my first tattoo and I’m gonna keep it forever and it’s gonna be a reminder of this summer bc it’s the best one yet <3
@susanwandburns1213
The Bassist is amazing!
@isetmfriendsofire
I thought it was pretty average playing.
@andrewtyler2747
@@isetmfriendsofire the fact that the playing is average but it's still a super driving and impactful bass line is why he's amazing
@isetmfriendsofire
@@andrewtyler2747 I mean, I guess, I just thought it was a regular pop punk bass-line.
@andrewtyler2747
@@isetmfriendsofire a cheese and pepperoni pizza is a pretty regular pizza and I'd still consider it amazing.
@andrewtyler2747
@@isetmfriendsofire I'm agreeing with you. It's average and it's regular and it's simple and all that. I'm just also agreeing with the other dude cause I bigly dig it either way.
@walterfilho9550
Amazing af :')
@issa4630
i want a heart tattoo