Sade - Like a Tattoo (Audio)

Sade - Like A Tattoo (Audio)
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Lyrics
He 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

[@Timecapsule96]

I’ve always loved the “I remember his hands and the way the mountains looked, light shot diamonds from his eyes,” and the “war is still raging inside of me, I still feel the chills as I reveal my shame to you, I’ll wear it like a tattoo.” Like how much more poetic can you get

[@pedropolanco9042]

Poetical trascendance, within through another time or dimensional-passthroughrealm of feelins. Something not pretty usual them, and specially in these almost totally-'musak' facturated days...man!

[@SidneyDBrown]

Yess I love this song 🎵

[@layagreen9493]

One of her most beautiful songs, the softly playing guitar and her vocals are simply superb!

[@shaym4306]

Right?? My exact most fave parts too! Sung like an angelic siren. Said so poetically. She’s a wonder🖤✨

[@nolanw1666]

Shut up

[@AnnaliseMatthews-wn5kx]

Anyone in 2024??

[@maqueenribeiro]

❤️

[@Kavlyz]

Your a nigga me!!!!

[@suhailaelhessi6421]

meee

[@ashlynominde130]

yupp :)

[@zieealyse]

!!!

[@idaliciofunk]

Lyrics: He told me sweet lies of sweet loves 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

[@Ireiplier]

Tysm

[@adaroyal7145]

Thank youuu

[@nolanw1666]

Shut up 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

Thank you 🙏 I needed that. I was counting on you

[@mariannajazmin4046]

And

[@balynsus]

You gotta be someone safe and special for a war vet to confess his murder to you. And then you make a song out of it. Sade so unique .

[@shaym4306]

Always unique 🖤

[@olvgab9047]

She is a goddess

[@carmensellesalvarez1420]

can you explain?

[@nicolert2712]

She's amazing

[@atte3457]

@@carmensellesalvarez1420A man told Sade in a bar that he murdered someone in Vietnam war and he is forever haunted by it

[@numberonefan313]

I still feel the chill, as I reveal my shame to you, I'll wear it liiike a tattoo...

[@mrcal18]

+numberonefan313 That's a heavy line right there.

[@numberonefan313]

It really is

[@jerrypenticuff2826]

numberonefan313. Damn she makes me want to put wife on side and start a new romance as jodi w says IM LOOKING FOR A NEWLOVE

[@SandyRed881]

numberonefan313 girl!

[@DigitalLazarus]

Like the scar of age ... written all over my face ... the war is still raging inside of me.

[@HAL-dm1eh]

This was my favorite album by her by far. She helped me through the darkest times of my youth with it. Thank you, Sade.

[@LiLoBoi28]

Absolutely Agreed

[@chuckd9606]

100% in agreement with you. I love this album so very much

[@AprilJoi5]

Me too... Every song holds a memory of my past. So special and unique.

[@nolia953]

I swear she did! This was the 1st album of hers I bought with my own money, 1992 14 years old. Early HS years. I will forever cherish this album ❤ 💃🏾❤💃🏾🌹

[@giseleaponte4516]

She Soothes the Saddest Soul! Could write a Movie for this Song!!

[@riussmith5926]

So relaxing, peaceful and beautiful

[@lynettepatrice2600]

Yes indeed!

[@jaymillymills]

Sad that the lyrics is about violence

[@mikethegodson4250]

You know it's good when you get goosebumps and your eyes water up. Damn she's good.

[@moniquemitchell5092]

mike thegodson Yes, especially that outro with the guitar solo and her voice harmonizing together. Kind of my favorite part. ❤️🎤👌 3:20 - 3:41

[@derayebaker3980]

I don't know about the Goosebumps.but tearing up yes in Deedee...Fort Worth Texas

[@CybersSoul]

The likes are 911 🤨💀

[@BabyPink91212]

@@derayebaker3980 Texas sucks

[@nehiroktemm]

perfect

[@sergiovazquez8599]

God , I love how it hits at 1:40 😳 gives you adrenaline

[@solitudeguard5688]

Agreed. Something truly awakens inside you.

[@ava6835]

chris travis 😭

[@Ireiplier]

YASSS

[@2TypeAB]

1:38

[@user-pu1bs9eh7v]

Feels like Heaven

[@The_RealMs_Karma]

Sade=Timeless

[@tcollins7081]

That last part of this song, "I'll wear it like a tattoo", she says multiple times, it just sends chills through my spine, oh my goodness 😮

[@terrial69]

One of the best album covers ever...

[@moniquemitchell5092]

,Michael Lathan Beautiful!!

[@kullurd]

Definitely considering how private SADE is. I feel this is her most personal soul bearing album hence the cover “naked yet guarded”

[@AAli-tx7tz]

Ive been a genuine fan of Sade since I was about 7, 8 years old. I used to listen to her music to fall asleep. 30 years later it still brings tears to my eyes (literally) how humanly beautiful her songs still are. Timeless gems

[@fovsmantv]

LITERALLY ME

[@LoC1776]

Omg same !! Fell asleep to Sade as a little girl .. I’m 37 now 😅😇

[@LORILIVINGSTONOFFICIAL]

I was way too immature to appreciate this album back then… to appreciate the sheer brilliance of it! Wow!

[@chasemanhattan9995]

Meaning in music finds you when it finds you.

[@chrisruppert8091]

Song always reminded me that it's ok to have scars. We wear them like a tattoo. If anyone needs to talk about anything I'm here just hit me up.

[@Gigi1111Layna]

💕💫💕💫😇

[@sandrabrown5416]

💞

[@startswithyouuuu]

that’s so sweet.

[@dominiclcooksey]

Dude this is so nice and I can tell you genuinely mean it! Stay blessed 🙌

[@aliana1754]

[@choiyeonjun6032]

I'm not proud of having to discover this song from tiktok especially such a sentimental piece like this? How did this even end up on there is the question I was thinking in my mind? I've only discovered the song today but I feel like the lyrics have been with me since the beginning of time? My goodness I love this woman♥️

[@kikuchisz]

omg did you find it on a kpop edit too?

[@ireinissane]

Me too it's beautiful!

[@choiyeonjun6032]

@@kikuchisz Not it was from the lovely black community lol♥️

[@jessicanatasya9773]

me too!

[@honeycakes15]

@@kikuchisz LMAO no

[@AngelRDiaz-ie6ww]

This song just when the first strings being strummed or slightly grazed or hit on the guitar was enough too transport me out of this world and into someplace else let alone not too say were her voice took me when she began too sing (: This was my favorite Sade song by far and the one that made me a 4 life fan of her forever (: Great song, great group and great singer (: Pure Absolute Perfect Greatness Period (: A True GOAT Force (:

[@Fp007]

This is the kind of music i’m thankful for finding. The kind that tells you a story of life that somehow you understand the sentiment behind the words spoken. beautiful and timeless.

[@yoon-ns1jx]

the story behind this song is actually insane

[@jazzysgamingchannel7722]

What’s the story ?

[@yoon-ns1jx]

@@jazzysgamingchannel7722 her lover was a vietnam vet and he basically told her about the guilt of him having to k!ll a solider and her accepting it hence “i’ll wear it like a tattoo”

[@pickleaaa1]

@@yoon-ns1jx brooo i listened to this song when i went to dc a few days ago and when we were at the vietnam wall memorial i was listening to it what the hell of a coincidence 😭😭☠☠

[@rosa_stars349]

@@pickleaaa1divine consequence

[@RC-li7nn]

He wasn’t her lover. He was a random stranger she had met at an NYC bar and it’s based on her real accounts of meeting this man.

[@spencersuen3360]

"the light shot diamonds from his eyes" gives me chills

[@TungstenOvergaard]

25 years ago, more or less, I was crying in a train, in Denmark, listening to this song. Again and again and again. Now, 25 years later, I’m crying again. The power of music is underated.

[@ablunt20]

This song give me chills every time I hear it! Classic!

[@yemrdreals291]

These lyrics are some of the best ever written

[@soverneuphame9088]

Hungry for Life.... Thirsty for the distant rivers💎

[@pedropolanco9042]

She definitive has growth her self, inside tthis song's content, an excellence out of the blissful extassis from i(its) her intimate's own...!

[@Heavenlyath]

Essa música me passa a sensação de encontrar uma paixão antiga em um lugar aleatório, vocês dois sabem muito bem oque tiveram e até a conexão que tiverem mas também a certeza de que não foram destinados a ficar juntos.

[@yurlocmouse]

This song is literally the definition of beautiful. Sade is truly beautiful for giving this to us as well💗🎀💎🫧

[@TheMartinslima]

Come on, how is it possible not like this gorgeous song...?

[@creizicreizi]

A VOZ DESSA MULHER É COISA DE OUTRO MUNDO!❤️

[@AntonioMarcio-dv3cw]

Eu viajando muito ouvindo! Experiência Auditiva única❤

[@clevelandjoehendersonjr8679]

I literally zone out to everything....when I'm listening to sade....there will never be another her....her voice takes u to a place thats unheard of....love this woman indeed!!!

[@SleggarLawlz]

I haven't heard this song since 2003. So many things have happened, good and bad, since then. I was traveling with my mother, an army vet, and we vibed to this song on our way back home. I looked up the lyrics, and hearing that it was Sade's interpretation of a talk with a Vietnam veteran made it much, much stronger to me. I'm only 28, I was a young child hearing this song and never knew how heavy the implications are. Now the lyrics really resonate so deep with me, even beyond its general association. We all wear so much on us that way, but the stories we have to tell from it are timeless, just like this song.

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Of all her songs, this may be my favorite.

[@agnesaine9763]

These music rehersals has something that I can’t explain. There’s is a melancholic peace… exactly the same vibe as the letter says. Sade is a GENIUS.

[@vicrod74]

Her voice is so soothing, calming and so loving... Love all her music. ♥♥♥

[@geannesabino5934]

sem palavras para expressar o que eu sinto quando ouço todas as músicas, tocam demais no meu coração!

[@enough2715]

I have such a hard time allowing myself to feel emotions, but Sade is the only artist who's work brings tears to my eyes just thinking about her voice, lyrics and her incredible band. I don't even have to hear this song, just thinking about it gives me goosebumps, her ability to create such beauty from such a dark subject matter. This comment makes me sound so dramatic, I swear I don't feel this strongly about any other artists. Sade isn't even in my preferred genre but man she draws you in.

[@only1_okami]

This is one of the saddest but most beautiful song I've heard. Every word and note resonates so strongly

[@briancrowley6413]

this is one of the best neglected songs on love deluxe. It is a bitter sweet confession to a current lover of a past lover and the pull the person has on them alive or dead SD

[@lordbaylish3187]

Brian Crowley ...an underrated comment......you get it. One of the most tragically beautiful songs ever made.

[@briancrowley6413]

true

[@MeadowLovinElf]

Simplicity is sometimes the most deeply meaningful way of being but do you mind elaborating? I am still trying to understand this song. Not sure who is confessing to who. Any explanation would be appreciated.

[@KaansRoom]

Sade actually said this was about her conversation with a Vietnam vet.

[@briancrowley6413]

we all have secrets... versions of the truth but it depends on how much or what we want to reveal to another person

[@sigmaloup1066]

The greatest female song writer of all time

[@matthewappleby1651]

An iconic singer and band of the 80’s. She melts our hearts and sends those best ever chills through your body. Soothing, touching, stoked in emotion and love. She was and still is an unmistakable vocal ❤

[@jumpjumppumpandkick4523]

Why do I want this to be a Bond theme. It fucking should be.

[@the2ndcoming135]

👀

[@2buscuits]

OMG Abso•fuckin•lutely

[@CircleofShit]

If I were you Jump Jump, I'd get out of here man, and gather them goonies and come at me cuz im gunna fookin hit you all. I looked at your neck while you were asleep, and I was that far away from slicing it. You're fookin there mate. Now get in that car and fook off. You get to me first.

[@jumpjumppumpandkick4523]

@@CircleofShit Great film lol

[@loriblythe6635]

She’s got a mesmerizing voice. It’s beautiful

[@donnie3109]

Hail queen Sade

[@JanRaz1955]

I used to cry real tears to this beautiful music back in the 90s. Still affects me yrs later. ❤

[@bbossnation5697]

Sade's voice and music touches my soul

[@Kid_Ying]

Heavy with the burden of the truth. He spoke of his dreams, broken by the burden of his youth.

[@thomaswalls957]

It's no secret Sade she's a incredible singer, from the very 1st time i heard her voice i instantly fell in love with her,& what's over looked i think is her incredible band mates

[@luisillopisillo]

knowing the backstory and the meaning of this song made it 100 times better. The lyrics hold so much emotion, it's like a traumatic memory told in the most beautiful way.

[@Jani28]

Helen Folesade(Sade) Adu a timeless beauty with Epic phenomenal voice & music!!! Yes!! These lyrics omg! Mean even more as I am older.

[@itmslove]

RIP Dad. It's been 3 months since you left. I wish we could be reconciled before your journey ended on earth, and a new one began. I will always have this song. It always made me think of you, and always will.

[@silkyjohnson4519]

I just discovered this song. Its beautiful. Im sorry about your father.

[@treytolbert7675]

I send my condolences to 😢u

[@crystalsola4555]

💙🙏🏼

[@tunanuna]

I'm so sorry for your loss❤

[@dominiclcooksey]

I'm really sorry for you're loss, I lost my dad 4 years ago and it still hurts like hell. Hope life is treating you well bro, it gets easier with time!

[@kamaal1262]

October 2019 I'm still loving Sade !!! Thank for blessing my heart and soul through my ears!

[@TheJens191]

Was für ein wundervolles Lied, Sade ist einfach ein Traum

[@shanegreene8898]

I can still feel the chill as I reveal my shame to you...the war is still raging inside of me.

[@minicrownedmelanatedqueen]

Shane Greene I wear it like a tattoo

[@soverneuphame9088]

War is still raging inside of me

[@AbdiqalisMohamud010]

I heard this song yesterday on a Spotify recommendation and started crying half way through. Never heard of Sade before this. Beautiful

[@AAli-tx7tz]

Enjoy going into the full catalog. Listen to Best Of Sade to get a good good feel but there is even more. Amazing Music like No other available.

[@Lyonel-ky7nc]

Thanx cuz no one is there

[@hermesthegr8759]

The only artist that can make me weep. So beautiful

[@Aonios]

This is the best song in the album, and one of the most beautiful songs of all time.

[@eagleo9215]

This is the tune for me,,, deeeeeeep ... Absolutely beautiful ,,,"Hungry for life and thirsty for the distance" WOW ❤️

[@Aaliyah.aphrodis]

i vividly remember being little & sitting in the car when my dad would pick me up from school everyday playing sade. especially this song & soldier of love

[@nikolapesic8266]

Ко је Вас повриједио само да ми је то знати. Пјесме су стварно лијепе, опуштајуће, мирне и то ми се много свиђа

[@danielapagliaro8025]

This song is hauntingly beautiful!

[@musicmadness3889]

No one writes like Sade. Simply the best. 😀

[@cancersticks1820]

This song is everything

[@LWilkz]

The songs of my deepest sorrows and brightest days. I love Sade.

[@craigmerighe8742]

The amount of raw emotion this song inflicts within me is insane. I’m very lucky to have discovered this song.

[@LoneWolf81684]

My favorite Sade song. But of course, like some listeners, I didn't understand it at first. Initially I thought "wow, this is a really dark quarrel between lovers".....listened to it again and realized that it's a war veteran telling his murder story to Sade. Nowadays I like to connect this song to my depression because I always feel like there's a war raging inside of me 24/7.

[@elipru9632]

I hope you find ways to enchant your life

[@LoneWolf81684]

@@elipru9632 Me too.

[@elipru9632]

@@LoneWolf81684 💗

[@coimbralaw]

Some of the greatest music literally ever made.

[@cd_zr]

this song is so powerful, i get full body goosebumps and i start tearing up every time

[@user-dg5zr3wl5v]

Sade got us in my family through a rough time. We love You miss Sade!!!

[@armandobroncas4124]

Queen SADE soothed my soul when it was going through turmoil and uncertain times, she saved me and I will be forever grateful.....

[@evan.iraheta]

My favorite song of all time and also the most beautiful song I believe to be created by a human being.

[@lumoon8793]

This song reminds me one of the biggest days of my life, I remember him with this song... Thank you, Sade, this is a masterpiece.

[@phatbigmac]

Every time I listen to this song it always makes me tear up. Not in a bad way, the vocals, piano, and just everything about this song is so angelic and beautiful that it literally makes me want to cry.

[@hiraizoe]

Querida Sade, como pode fazer uma música tão boa?! Ela é realmente linda e sentimental, não serei capaz de dedica-la a alguém... Sua voz angelical e os toques suaves do violão fazem a música ser única e completamente viciante, no refrão eu facilmente posso me imaginar em um romance, algo profundo, uma bela história de amor mas ao mesmo tempo me trás um sentimento de saudade, como se essa música estivesse sido escrita com as memórias de um amor da juventude, dois jovens que se amaram intensamente, mas não faziam ideia do que era amar, por isso foram separados pelo o tempo e destinados a seguirem caminhos completamente diferentes e apesar disso, eles nunca esqueceram a doce sensação do amor que tiveram um com o outro, eles queriam voltar, mas é tarde demais para isso...... Isso é lindo, mas tão triste...

[@mauricioreis2426]

Poxa faço das suas palavras a minha e como se passasse um filme na memória de coisas que o tempo não apaga e a saudade ele existe em todos os aspectos quando se sente no coração de verdade

[@sofiasovieross]

I cry so hard to this song for no reason 😭

[@ezra8981]

literally me yesterday

[@ssnotty]

It's so nice

[@michaelperez20981]

Beautiful in all its sound..... Queen of sound.... Sade.....

[@tigre7739]

Chills on top of chills.

[@tjmatthews6783]

wow more beautiful music from the one and only Sade love Her music for life

[@nintendokiller1]

Music like this…pure art.

[@polthomaskeeley7860]

Melodicallyand lyrically, such a stunning, moving song. And from a seminal album too. Wow 🍀🌅

[@angeltinaw7198]

Absolutely one of best songs😊😊😊

[@airsoftvulture]

top 5 best songwriting ever heard..... in my life

[@slej_hamer1212]

I can't describe in words how much i love every sound bite of this song

[@originalellebak]

I'm just so in love with her soul she's the only artist alive out of my all time top 5 artists that ever lived

[@frank2476]

Non la ascoltavo più da anni e riscoprirla e' stato come tornare a quei tempi in cui la testa non aveva pensieri e tutto sembrava eterno.. magica Sade

[@kirstenngomez7367]

this song is like a time capsule to me 😭😭😭 chills every time !!!

[@snowpoodie2870]

Sade Is One Of My Favorite Female Singers Of All-time Classic Music Timeless Smooth Vibe Too It

[@melanieriley6090]

I absolutely love this tune

[@conradford7493]

I'm old school all through my Soul. This woman is so incredible, saw her once and I still need to give her more money. Because, she was exceptional. Favorite female singer, could listen to her all day. Anyone in 2020 feel the same.

[@just_love222]

this song is so good, it makes me think and travel in my thoughts, its touch and melody are incredible for my ears. She is a song I would listen to every day, this woman's voice is unreal

[@tanyalloyd562]

What a beautiful song, this touches my soul. What a talented artist ❤

[@4eccaa]

this is so beautiful it literally reminds me of memories 😭

[@esreowplayer553]

a progressão de acordes dessa música é simplesmente INSANA 😭

[@tayy7656]

This Song Such An Masterpiece.❤️🙌🏾❤️

[@anju__00]

This song is just too beautiful

[@mrsandman3717]

He told me sweet lies of sweet loves 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

[@chrisruppert8091]

This song is soooooo good.

[@luanacidd4098]

How am I supposed to get over him when this song exists, it feels nostalgic, I remember all the things we did, everything I felt exactly how it went.

[@tessoro5818]

Love her voice,music and lyrics

[@kristacosta1913]

.......Spoken, Sung & Written From The Heart, That's What I Like The Best!!......

[@angelramondiaz7720]

When hear this song so mystical and soft blissful dream of magic (: you can't help being transported else where too another place in time (: Sade mesmerising enchantress of song (:

[@darrielwilliams5778]

Amen brother.

[@thejazzoftibet]

@@darrielwilliams5778 inshallah