Loreen - Tattoo Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Tattoo' by Loreen?

   The song 'Tattoo' was written by a team of writers including Jimmy Jansson, Jimmy Thorndelft, Lorine Talhaoui (Loreen), Moa Carlebecker, Peter Bostrom, and Tomas Gustafsson.

2. What is the metaphor used in the song 'Tattoo'?

   In the song 'Tattoo', Loreen uses the metaphor of a tattoo to express her unwavering commitment to her lover. The idea is that just like a tattoo is permanently ingrained on one's skin, her love for her partner is permanently ingrained in her being.

3. What records did 'Tattoo' break after its release?

   'Tattoo' broke several records after its release. It became the first Eurovision entry in over 27 years to spend two weeks inside the top five of the UK Singles Chart. It also garnered 4,275,290 streams on Spotify the day after the Eurovision final and thus broke the record for most streams ever achieved in a single day by a Eurovision song and by a Swedish female artist.

4. How did 'Tattoo' perform in music competitions?

   'Tattoo' won Melodifestivalen 2023, earning Loreen a spot in Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Despite an environmental activist storming the stage during her Melodifestivalen performance, Loreen won this competition. She then went on to win Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with 'Tattoo', making her the first female artist to win this contest twice.

5. What is significant about Loreen's win with 'Tattoo' in the Eurovision Song Contest?

   Loreen's win with 'Tattoo' in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 was significant as it made her the first female artist and second overall, after Johnny Logan, to win the contest twice. She had previously won with 'Euphoria' in 2012.

6. What is Loreen's message in 'Tattoo'?

   In 'Tattoo', Loreen delivers a profound message of acceptance and endurance. She urges listeners to embrace the hardships that life presents, emphasizing that enduring these challenges is necessary to truly comprehend and value our world. She believes that there can be no love without struggle and encourages listeners not to run away at the first sign of pain.