Tattoo
Hunter Hayes
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I could spray-paint "I love you" on that bridge or in the sky And I could swear when you say it to me, there's a good chance I could fly And I might, it seems like, yeah, If it's gonna be any night, it might as well be tonight There's this thing that you do, You don't know that it does something to me, yeah I've seen the way that you sway, that you talk, That you touch, that you kiss, that you breathe That I need, you look at me, girl You're shaking things up like you wouldn't believe, Crashing my comfort zone, setting me free It's a "who would've thought?", "you'd never dream" kind of thing Your name, your name sounds so good next to mine, just saying And I think, I think I'm gonna put it in all my rhymes, baby 'Cause with you, I'm gonna do quite a few things that I never thought I would do Your name, your name, your name Would be a good tattoo, yeah Would be a good tattoo Ink it in on my skin, sign me up, make it last against the time 'Cause this is more than a picture that fades of a first date Friday night It's unerasable, unmistakable, hey, everybody wants to know Now I think I know, I'll wear it on my sleeve, I gotta let it show Making a promise that I never wanna let you go Your name, your name sounds so good next to mine, just saying And I think, I think I'm gonna put it in all my rhymes, baby 'Cause with you, I'm gonna do quite a few things that I never thought I would do Your name, your name, your name Would be a good tattoo, yeah All my life, all I got is this one heart to give And all my life, all this time, I've been searching for this Oh and it looks like I found it Yeah, I finally found it Girl, it's you oh oh oh Your name, your name sounds so good next to mine And I think, I think I'm gonna put it in all my rhymes, yeah 'Cause with you, I'm gonna do quite a few things that I never thought I would do Your name, your name, your name Would be a good tattoo, yeah Would be a good tattoo Only you, baby Only you, now Only you, now
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Written by: BARRY GEORGE DEAN, HUNTER HAYES, TROY VERGES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Tattoo" is a country pop song performed by American singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes.
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AlbumThe song is part of Hunter Hayes' second studio album, "Storyline," which was released in 2014.
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Charting"Tattoo" reached number 16 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video, directed by Kristin Barlowe, shows Hayes performing with a band inside a giant gramophone, with colorful animations highlighting the song's lyrics.
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Writing"Tattoo" was co-written by Hunter Hayes, Troy Verges, and Barry Dean. These songwriters have also collaborated with Hayes on other songs.
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ThemeThe lyrics describe a guy who is so in love with a girl that he wants to ink her name like a tattoo on his arm.
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Live Performances"Tattoo" has been performed by Hayes in numerous concerts and music festivals, often getting a positive reaction from audiences due to its catchy tune and romantic lyrics.
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Music and InstrumentationThe song is melodically bright and features Hayes’ guitar work prominently. It blends elements of country music with a pop sound.
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ReceptionCritics have praised "Tattoo" for its lively rhythm, the youthful energy it exudes, and Hayes' vocal delivery.
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Single Release"Tattoo" was released as the second single from "Storyline" on June 16, 2014, following the album's main hit, "Invisible."
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PromotionHayes performed "Tattoo" on several TV shows to promote the release, including Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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Lyrics InspirationIn interviews, Hayes has discussed how the song's lyrics were inspired by the idea of music as a "tattoo" – something intimate and personal that stays with you forever.
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Chorus PopularityThe chorus of the song, in particular the line "Your name, your name sounds so good next to mine," has been singled out by fans and critics for its catchiness.
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Radio Play"Tattoo" is one of Hunter Hayes's most popular songs on country radio, contributing significantly to his mainstream success.
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Unique StyleThe song represents Hayes’ unique blend of country, pop, and rock genres that separates him from other artists in the country music industry.
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