Dropkick Murphys - Rose Tattoo (Lyrics)

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 its 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 aint 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 an