TATTOO
Novo Combo Lyrics
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Then someone else is sure to know
How you fitted me
The way that I'm growing inside
When things just didn't go the way that I planned
It was you who made me understand
But then I reached for you
This feelin' for you
Is like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo
It won't ever go away
I say it's been so deep inside of me
It's a love that runs so deep and free
I need so desperately
To know that you're feeling the same, yeah
And it's a love that never fades away
It gets stronger with every passing day
But I'll always be around there
To remind you that it's true, I love you
This feelin' for you
Is like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo
It won't ever go away
The lyrics of the song “Tattoo” by Novo Combo tell a story of deep and enduring love. The singer explains that this love has left an indelible mark on them, just like a tattoo. The opening lines suggest that the singer is afraid to let go of this love, for fear that it will be noticed and taken by someone else. The verse also suggests that this love has helped the singer grow, and that their partner has played a significant role in their life.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea of the love being like a tattoo, never fading away. It's clear that this love means everything to the singer, and they need to know that their partner feels the same way. The second verse reinforces the idea of the love growing stronger every day, with the singer always being there to remind their partner of their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that if I let it go
I am aware that if I do not hold on, this love will fade away
Then someone else is sure to know
If I let go, the love I have for you will be felt by another
How you fitted me
You understood me perfectly and we fit well together
The way that I'm growing inside
You have helped me mature and become a better person
When things just didn't go the way that I planned
When things did not go as I intended
It was you who made me understand
You helped me comprehend the situation and learn from it
But then I reached for you
I came to you for help and support
To be there evermore
To have you there with me for eternity
This feelin' for you
The love I feel for you
Is like a tattoo
It is permanent and deeply ingrained
Just like a tattoo
Similar to the way a tattoo never fades
It won't ever go away
This love will always be present
I say it's been so deep inside of me
This love has always been present, buried deep within me
It's a love that runs so deep and free
This love is all-encompassing and without bounds
I need so desperately
I have an intense and urgent desire
To know that you're feeling the same, yeah
To be certain that you feel the same way about me
And it's a love that never fades away
This love will never diminish or diminish its strength over time
It gets stronger with every passing day
My love for you only grows stronger with each passing moment
But I'll always be around there
I will always be present and there for you
To remind you that it's true, I love you
To make sure you never forget that my love for you is real
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jim Croote
I purchased this album for this song and it his turned out to be one of the best albums I ever bought! Lot's of great music. Their follow up album was good too! I can't understand why this song wasn't a much bigger hit! It should have topped the charts.
Clintd Bmedicatrans
Record Company didn't promote it for radio....Mtv had their vids in rotation which helped.
CHRISTOPHER GRANOZIO
THis song is really timeless - both lyrically and musically
Edwin Rohrer
It was a big hit on Pittsburgh radio in the early 80's ! Check out the studio session from a couple years ago from WQED in Pittsburgh !
Eaglechild
Very underrated band! Unfortunately there are no bands like this anymore…
Big Guy’s 45’s
Bubbled Under the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 103 in 1981. A really fine song.
mad cat
love this band...both albums are solid...
kelly franklin
Michael Shrieve has a cold,vacant stare about him. . .but it's a safe bet he's a great guy!
Steve O
Memories of this song working in Calgary during the oil boom economy.
Julia Biesk
Best song ever