TATTOO
Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel S. Eriksen & Jordin Sparks Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

The chorus of "Tattoo" by Jordin Sparks is one of the most memorable hooks of the late 2000s pop music. This hit song revolves around a person who has a tattoo of a former lover's name. Although they have moved on, they cannot completely let go of the memories of their previous relationship. The tattoo symbolizes the permanent mark that this person has on the singer's life, and no matter where the singer goes, they will never be able to forget their past. The lyrics convey a message of resilience and determination, where the singer realizes that they cannot waste any more time reminiscing the past and must move on with life. They need to take control of their destiny and make the most out of every moment they have, for they will never know when it will be the last.

The verses illustrate the inner struggles that the singer faces. They know that they have to move on, but at the same time, they cannot forget their past. The lyrics suggest that the truth of what they experienced with their former lover has left a permanent impact on their soul. And while they are acknowledging their faults, it is essential for them to admit it and change, to better themselves. Finally, the song concludes with a reprise of the chorus. The song's message highlights the universal themes of true love, resilience, and the power of memories.

Line by Line Meaning

No matter what you say about love
Love is an essential part of my life that I cannot ignore

I keep coming back for more
Despite the challenges and complexities of love, I am still drawn to it

Keep my head in the fire
I am willing to endure the difficulties of love and not give up just yet

Sooner or later I get what I'm asking for
If I persist in seeking love, I'll ultimately find it

No matter what you say about life
Life is unpredictable and challenging at times, but I always learn something from it

I learn every time I bleed the truth is a
I gain valuable life lessons through difficult experiences

Stranger soul is in danger
If I don't let myself be free in the world, I could lose myself and my soul

I gotta let my spirit be free
I need to explore the world and release my inner self in order to grow

To admit that I'm wrong and then change my mind
I am not too proud to admit my mistakes and re-evaluate my thoughts and actions

Sorry, but I have to move on and leave you behind
I must accept that some people and experiences are not meant to be a part of my life forever

I'm sick of playing all of these games
I am tired of the emotional games that people play in the name of love

Its not bout taking sides
I don't want to take sides in love; I just want honesty and clarity

When I looked in the mirror
Upon introspection, I realized that something needed to change

It didn't deliver, it hurt enough to think that I could stop
I realized that my previous choices and actions were not fulfilling and caused enough pain to warrant change

If I live every moment
I want to be present in every moment of my life

Won't change any moment
I accept that I cannot change the past or future, only the present

There's still a part of me in u
Even though the relationship ended, a part of me still feels connected to my former partner

I will never regret you
Although the relationship may have ended badly, I don't regret experiencing it as it made me grow

Still the memory of you
Despite moving on, the memories of my former partner still linger

Marks everything I do, oh
The memories of my former partner have shaped me and influenced my actions and thoughts

Just like a tattoo
The love and memories of my former partner are etched into my heart like a tattoo

I'll Always have you
Their influence will always be a part of me, shaping who I am and who I will be

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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