Tattoo

Jordin Sparks

About Tattoo

"Tattoo" is a song by American recording artist Jordin Sparks, taken from her self-titled debut album. Written by Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench and Stargate, with the latter also producing the song, "Tattoo" was released on August 27, 2007 as the lead single from the album. "Tattoo" received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who noted its similarities to Beyoncé's 2006 hit, "Irreplaceable", which was also co-written and produced by Stargate. The song peaked inside the top ten in the United States, Australia and Canada, and reached the top twenty in New Zealand and Germany. It has since been certified platinum in Australia and the United States. The song's music video premiered on Yahoo! Music on November 2, 2007. It was directed by Matthew Rolston and features a cameo appearance from sixth season American Idol runner-up, Blake Lewis. A second music video for "Tattoo" was directed by Scott Speer and released only in European countries in September 2008, due to the song failing to make an impact on the singles charts there. 


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2007
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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

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Jordin Sparks

Jordin Brianna Sparks (born December 22, 1989) is an American pop and R&B recording artist, songwriter and actress. At the age of 17, Sparks won the sixth season of American Idol, becoming the youngest winner in American Idol history and remains as the most recent female to win American Idol. Her self-titled debut album was released in 2007, which spawned two top-ten singles on the US Billboard Hot 100—"Tattoo" and "No Air" (with Chris Brown)—and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album managed to sell more than two million copies worldwide. "No Air" is currently the third highest-selling single by any American Idol contestant, selling over three million digital copies in the US. The song earned Sparks her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop C… more »

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Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, AMANDA GHOST, TOR HERMANSEN, IAN DENCH

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"Tattoo" is a song by American pop-RnB artist Jordin Sparks. It was released on August 27, 2007.
Album Inclusion
The song is the second track on Sparks' self-titled debut album, "Jordin Sparks."
Chart Performance
"Tattoo" rose to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached the 5th spot on the Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs) chart.
Song Creation
"Tattoo" was written by Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, and Stargate members Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen.
Genre
The song's genre is primarily Pop and R&B, with a combination of soft melody lines and powerful vocals from Sparks.
Certification
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified "Tattoo" Platinum for sales exceeding 1,000,000 copies.
Notable Performances
Jordin Sparks performed "Tattoo" on several noteworthy platforms including the 2007 American Music Awards and her debut appearance on The Today Show.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Matthew Rolston, has over 30 million views on YouTube as of today.
Lyric Meaning
The lyrics of "Tattoo" depict a love soo strong and unforgettable that it's like a tattoo on one's heart.
Global Recognition
"Tattoo" charted within the top ten in Canada and New Zealand, also gaining considerable traction in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Coveted Award
Thanks to the success of "Tattoo," Sparks was nominated for Best Female Video at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.
In Song's Defense
Initially, the song received mixed reviews from critics. But Sparks stood by the song, stating that it was about "a love that you will never forget."
Inspiration
Sparks has shared that she drew inspiration from her own romantic relationships while singing "Tattoo."
Artist Breakthrough
"Tattoo" is considered one of the major breakthroughs in Sparks's music career, putting her on the map as a new and promising talent in pop music.
Post Idol Success
After winning American Idol, "Tattoo" was her first solo without a featured artist and it became a commercial success.

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