Like A Tattoo
Sade
Sade
SADE
- Like A Tattoo LyricsHe told me sweet lies of sweet love
Heavy with the burden of the truth
And he spoke of his dreams
Broken by the burden
Broken by the burden of his youth
Fourteen years he said
I couldn't look into the sun
She saw him laying at the end of my gun
Hungry for life
And thirsty for the distant river
I remember his hands
And the way the mountains looked
The light shot diamonds from his eyes
Hungry for life
And thirsty for the distant river
Like the scar of age
Written all over my face
The war is still raging inside of me
I still feel the chill
As i reveal my shame to you
I wear it like a tattoo
I wear it like a tattoo
I wear it like a tattoo
Heavy with the burden of the truth
And he spoke of his dreams
Broken by the burden
Broken by the burden of his youth
Fourteen years he said
I couldn't look into the sun
She saw him laying at the end of my gun
Hungry for life
And thirsty for the distant river
I remember his hands
And the way the mountains looked
Hungry for life
And thirsty for the distant river
Like the scar of age
Written all over my face
The war is still raging inside of me
I still feel the chill
As i reveal my shame to you
I wear it like a tattoo
I wear it like a tattoo
I wear it like a tattoo
Facts about Like A Tattoo
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Like A Tattoo is written by Helen Adu, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale.
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It is first released in 1992 as part of Sade's album "Love Deluxe" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we take a closer look to the meaning, Sade's song 'Like a Tattoo' investigates how one's identity is formed through the accumulation of year-long experiences. The text metaphorically likens emotional wounds to tattoos, revealing how memory and hardship become a lasting part of our being, affecting not only the self but also the perception of the world. The lyrics of Like a tattoo mostly highlight the feelings of reflection, heartbreak, angst, despair, and nostalgia. However, the song at the same time stresses the necessity of struggle and pain, the desire for life and shame, and the vulnerability of being human. The themes in the lyrics include war, personal struggle, and emotional burden making them unsuitable for kids below 13 years old. The mentions of violence and the heavy emotional content indicate that parental supervision is advised.
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Like A Tattoo falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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Like A Tattoo song length is 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
Who wrote Like A Tattoo lyrics?
Like A Tattoo is written by Helen Adu, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale.
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When was Like A Tattoo released?
It is first released in 1992 as part of Sade's album "Love Deluxe" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Like A Tattoo lyrics?
When we take a closer look to the meaning, Sade's song 'Like a Tattoo' investigates how one's identity is formed through the accumulation of year-long experiences. The text metaphorically likens emotional wounds to tattoos, revealing how memory and hardship become a lasting part of our being, affecting not only the self but also the perception of the world. The lyrics of Like a tattoo mostly highlight the feelings of reflection, heartbreak, angst, despair, and nostalgia. However, the song at the same time stresses the necessity of struggle and pain, the desire for life and shame, and the vulnerability of being human. The themes in the lyrics include war, personal struggle, and emotional burden making them unsuitable for kids below 13 years old. The mentions of violence and the heavy emotional content indicate that parental supervision is advised.
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Which genre is Like A Tattoo?
Like A Tattoo falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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How long is the song Like A Tattoo?
Like A Tattoo song length is 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by M.J. Parker on December 27, 2016
Songwriter(s): Helen Adu, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale
Record Label(s): 1992 Sony Music Entertainment(UK)Ltd
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