Scarred For Life
Rose Tattoo Lyrics

I grew up fast on a working class street
I had to learn fast how to survive on the tough, lower-class streets.

First thing I learned was life don't come cheap
I quickly realized that everything in life required hard work and sacrifice.

Technical school it was a waste of time
School did not provide me with any useful skills that can help me succeed in life.

Makin' robots for some factory line
I was not interested in working for a factory and doing menial, repetitive tasks.

Got my first tattoo when I was 16
I rebelled against societal norms and expectations by getting a tattoo at a young age.

The rebel had lost his teenage queen
I lost my innocence and youth by choosing to live a rebellious and unconventional lifestyle.

I'd taken a stand for an outlaw's life
I chose to live outside of the law and society's expectations by embracing a rebellious lifestyle.

My ma's words kept ringin', your scarred for life
My mother reminded me that my unconventional and rebellious lifestyle would have lasting consequences on my life.

Scarred for life Scarred for life
I am permanently affected by the consequences of my choices and actions.

I fought my way through the trouble and strife
I have had to overcome significant challenges and difficulties throughout my life.

My reputation it cuts like a knife
My actions and reputation precede me and have lasting effects on how others perceive me.

I spent some time a guest of the state
I was incarcerated and spent time in prison as a result of my actions.

I got out and wanted to go straight
After being released from prison, I wanted to start living a clean and law-abiding life.

People don't forgive, the police force don't forget
Society and law enforcement have long memories and do not easily forgive or forget past mistakes or crimes.

I was jailed for crimes I did not commit
I was wrongfully accused and convicted of crimes that I did not commit.

Been knocked around had a hell of a life
I have faced many difficulties and hardships throughout my life.

I fought tooth and nail, every inch of the way
I have had to fight hard and persevere through many obstacles and challenges throughout my life.

I got scars...to prove it
My body bears the physical scars of the many trials and tribulations that I have endured throughout my life.

I was in love for keeps that time
I was once deeply in love with someone and felt that it would last forever.

But rock'n'roll was still on my mind
Despite my romantic feelings, my love for rock music and my desire for a rebellious lifestyle still influenced my decisions.

She was young and true and so full of life
The object of my affection was youthful, honest, and full of energy and passion.

And the pain went deep, I was scarred for life
The loss of my love deeply affected me and left a lasting emotional scar on my life.

Yes I've been scarred...I've been scarred
I acknowledge and accept the lasting emotional and physical scars that have influenced my life and choices.

Scarred for life
The lasting effects of my past experiences and choices have permanently changed me.