Tattoo
Van Halen
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Tattoo, tattoo I got Elvis on my elbow. When I flex, Elvis talks. I got hula girls on the back of my leg. And she hulas when I walk. Screaching cherry red Screamin' electric green Purple mountain's majesty Really talk to me. Talk to me, babe. Swap meet Sally, tramp stamp Kat Mousewife to momshell in the time it took to get that new tattoo. Tattoo, tattoo (Tattoo, tattoo) Show me your dragon magic. (Tattoo, tattoo) So autobiographic. Best believe that needle won't hurt you. Best to see these true colors, than to follow one of your false virtues. Here's a secret to make you think: Why is the crazy stuff we never say, poetry in ink? Speaking dayglow red, Explode-o pink, purple mountain's majesty Show me you, I'll show you me. Swap meet Sally Tramp stamp Kat Mousewife to momshell in the time it took to get that new tattoo. Tattoo, tattoo. (Tattoo, tattoo) Sexy dragon magic. (Tattoo, tattoo) So very autobiographic. (Tattoo, tattoo) Got a hold on me. (Tattoo, tattoo) Put a spell on me. Uncle Danny, had a coal tattoo He fought for the unions Some of us still do. On my shoulder is the number Of the chapter he was in. That number is forever Like the struggle here to win. (Everybody!) Swap meet Sally Tramp stamp Kat Mousewife to momshell in the time it takes to get that new tattoo. Tattoo, tattoo. (Tattoo, tattoo) Sexy dragon magic. (Tattoo, tattoo) So very autobiographic. (Tattoo, tattoo) Got a hold on me. (Tattoo, tattoo) Put a spell on me. (Tattoo, tattoo) I'm in love with you. (Tattoo, tattoo) Show me me, show me you. (Tattoo, tattoo) Look at me, look at you (Tattoo, tattoo)
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Written by: Wolfgang Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Lee Roth
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Tattoo" is a song by the American rock band Van Halen, famous for its original lead singer David Lee Roth and virtuoso guitarist Eddie Van Halen.
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AlbumThis song is part of their album "A Different Kind of Truth," which was released in 2012.
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Single Release"Tattoo" was released as the lead single from the album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made quite a splash on the charts. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Singles chart, number 16 on the Rock Songs chart, and number 67 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.
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TV PerformanceVan Halen performed "Tattoo" live on television for the first time during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in March 2015.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Tattoo" premiered on January 10, 2012, showcasing the band's energetic performance.
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Band Reunion"A Different Kind of Truth" is Van Halen's first full album with lead singer David Lee Roth since the album "1984." "Tattoo" was the band's first single following the reunion.
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Song Theme“Tattoo” alludes to permanent marks which people get, pointing out that folks get tattoos because they represent something everlasting, in a world where nothing is permanent.
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LyricsThe lyrics are combined with an encore presentation of a classic Van Halen identity, “Down In Flames,” which was never recorded but is present in the band's early live sets.
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Public Reception"Tattoo" got mixed reviews. Some critics praised its Californian pop vibe whereas others criticized it for being 'underwhelming' considering the long-awaited reunion of the band's original members.
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