premature tattoo
Julian Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

She's gotta dance and make a living just until her music takes off
Lives in a car outside of Denny's with paper plates and coffee cups
Told me she's always hated Venice, wants to see Niagara Falls
Oh, and I said I'd take her in September
She smiled and said, "you'll probably not"

'Cause she's this close to moving to her parents in Hawaii
Sick and tired of trying to stay
But she listens to these streets saying, "wait until tomorrow,"
But she's just like this place

She'll make your broken heart feel a little less forever
When she says she'll see you soon

Takes all my love in the middle of December
Like a premature tattoo

Give you something to forget about your life
She'll keep you up until you feel brand new

Oooh

She really wants to be a singer, but I never hear her sing at all
She says there's not a to feel it, between Vicodin and Adderall

She smelled like tacos and tequila the last time she got out her car
I guess now even I didn't believe it
When she said we'll still be superstars

She'll make your broken heart feel a little less forever
When she says she'll see you soon

Takes all my love in the middle of December
Like a premature tattoo

Give you something to forget about your life
She'll keep you up until you feel brand new





Oooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Premature Tattoo" by Julian describe a woman who is struggling to pursue her dreams of becoming a singer. She is living in her car, working odd jobs to make ends meet until her music career takes off. Despite her difficult circumstances, she dreams of leaving Venice and visiting Niagara Falls in September. However, she expresses doubt that they will ever go, hinting at a sense of resignation or disbelief that good things will happen to her.


The song highlights her longing for change and a better life. She contemplates moving to Hawaii to live with her parents, as she is tired of trying to make it on her own. However, she is also drawn to the streets, which offer a sense of familiarity and comfort. The lyrics suggest that she feels a connection to her current situation and is hesitant to let go, despite her desires for something more.


The chorus emphasizes her ability to temporarily heal broken hearts. She offers a reprieve from the pain and loneliness, promising to see the person soon and providing temporary relief through her presence. The line "like a premature tattoo" implies that her impact on others is fleeting, like a tattoo obtained impulsively before it is truly ready or fully considered.


Overall, "Premature Tattoo" explores themes of longing, dreams, and the struggle to find purpose and belonging. It emphasizes the bittersweet nature of temporary connections and the hope for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

She's gotta dance and make a living just until her music takes off
She needs to work as a dancer to support herself until her career in music becomes successful.


Lives in a car outside of Denny's with paper plates and coffee cups
She resides in her car near Denny's, using disposable plates and cups.


Told me she's always hated Venice, wants to see Niagara Falls
She expressed her dislike for Venice and her desire to visit Niagara Falls.


Oh, and I said I'd take her in September
I promised to bring her there in September.


She smiled and said, 'you'll probably not'
She responded with a smile, doubting that I would fulfill my promise.


'Cause she's this close to moving to her parents in Hawaii
She is on the brink of relocating to her parents' place in Hawaii.


Sick and tired of trying to stay
She is exhausted and frustrated from attempting to remain where she is.


But she listens to these streets saying, 'wait until tomorrow,'
However, she heeds the advice of the streets, urging her to be patient and wait for better opportunities.


But she's just like this place
Yet, she resembles this current place she is in.


She'll make your broken heart feel a little less forever
She has the ability to alleviate the eternal pain of a broken heart.


When she says she'll see you soon
Her assurance of meeting you soon brings comfort and hope.


Takes all my love in the middle of December
She consumes all of my love during the winter month of December.


Like a premature tattoo
Similar to a tattoo gotten prematurely, she leaves a lasting impression on you.


Give you something to forget about your life
She provides you with something that helps you temporarily escape from your own life.


She'll keep you up until you feel brand new
She will keep you awake until you feel completely rejuvenated.


She really wants to be a singer, but I never hear her sing at all
Despite her strong desire to become a singer, I have never actually heard her sing.


She says there's not a to feel it, between Vicodin and Adderall
She claims that she cannot truly experience emotions due to her use of Vicodin and Adderall.


She smelled like tacos and tequila the last time she got out her car
The last time she exited her car, she had a scent of tacos and tequila.


I guess now even I didn't believe it
Now, even I no longer believe her promises.


When she said we'll still be superstars
When she assured me that we would still achieve stardom.




Writer(s): Adriaan G L Philipse, Julian Vahle, Rafael Devante Sinay

Contributed by Daniel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions