Rose Tattoo
Dropkick Murphys
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The pictures tell the story This life has many shades I'd wake up every morning and before I'd start each day I'd take a drag from last night's cigarette That smoldered in it's tray Down a little something and then be on my way I traveled far and wide And laid this head in many ports I was guided by a compass I saw beauty to the north I drew the tales of many lives And wore the faces of my own I had these memories all around me So I wouldn't be alone Some may be from showing up Others are from growing up Sometimes I was so messed up and didn't have a clue I ain't winning no one over I wear it just for you I've got your name written here In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo I've got your name written here In a rose tattoo This one's for the mighty sea Mischief, gold and piracy This ones for the man that raised me Taught me sacrifice and bravery This one's for our favorite game Black and gold, we wave the flag This one's for my family name With pride I wear it to the grave Some may be from showing up Others are from growing up Sometimes I was so messed up and didn't have a clue I ain't winning no one over I wear it just for you I've got your name written here In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo I've got your name written here In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo I've got your name written here In a rose tattoo This one means the most to me Stays here for eternity A ship that always stays the course An anchor for my every choice A rose that shines down from above I signed and sealed these words in blood I heard them once, sung in a song It played again and we sang along You'll always be there with me Even if you're gone You'll always have my love Our memory will live on Some may be from showing up Others are from growing up Sometimes I was so messed up and didn't have a clue I ain't winning no one over I wear it just for you I've got your name written here In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo I've got your name written here In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo With pride I'll wear it to the grave for you In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo I've got your name written here In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo In a rose tattoo Signed and sealed in blood I would die for you Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh
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Written by: ALEXANDER BARR, JAMES P LYNCH, JEFF DAROSA, KENNETH W CASEY, MATHEW E KELLY, TIMOTHY J BRENNAN
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Rose Tattoo" was released by the Dropkick Murphys, an American Celtic punk band. This song is from their eighth studio album, "Signed and Sealed in Blood," released in 2013.
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MeaningThe song was written about the band members' fondness for tattoos and the stories they tell, and is particularly about the memories and values of lead vocalist/bassist Ken Casey's departed family members.
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PopularityThe song became one of the band’s most popular songs, also due to its music video, which was released on YouTube and gained millions of views.
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Featuring Bruce SpringsteenIn 2013, the band released a special version of "Rose Tattoo" to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. This version featured Bruce Springsteen.
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Live PerformancesThe song has become a staple during the band's live performances and is often played towards the end of their shows.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Rose Tattoo" was released as part of the band's 2021 album, "Turn Up That Dial".
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Use in MediaThe song was chosen for the soundtrack of EA Sports FIFA 14 game. This gave it a wider global audience.
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Album Success"Signed and Sealed in Blood", the album featuring "Rose Tattoo" was the band's second highest charting album, debuting at number 9 on the Billboard 200.
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MessageThe 'Rose Tattoo' represents permanence and is a tribute to love, loss and never forgetting where you came from, much like the values held by the band themselves.
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Art IllustrationThe single's cover art is a tattoo of a rose on someone's hand, further illustrating the song's title and message. It's also a nod to the band's fondness for body art.
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