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 nights 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 ones for the mighty sea

Mischief, gold and piracy
This ones for the man that raised me
Taught me sacrifice and bravery

This ones for our favorite game
Black and gold, we wave the flag
This ones 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