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Hi everyone!!
Been thinking about getting a tattoo for a while but wanted to get something personal to me, i've come to the conclusion of having some song lyrics written on my forearm, i am a huge natalie imbruglia fan and am thinking of either;
'illusions never changed into something real' from Torn or 'Everyone has their scars' from Scars
what do you guys think??
im m 19 btw if that makes any difference and quite sensible so dont want to rush into this decision - thanks
Been thinking about getting a tattoo for a while but wanted to get something personal to me, i've come to the conclusion of having some song lyrics written on my forearm, i am a huge natalie imbruglia fan and am thinking of either;
'illusions never changed into something real' from Torn or 'Everyone has their scars' from Scars
what do you guys think??
im m 19 btw if that makes any difference and quite sensible so dont want to rush into this decision - thanks
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I think you'll look absolutely bloody ridiculous, when you're 39 and nobody knows who Natalie Imbruglia is, or has heard of the songs.
Why would it matter what anyone else thought? he/she just said it was personal to them.
I know it's a very draconian way to think but unfortunately it still happens!
If getting a tattoo means that much to you, just think about how you will feel about it in 20/30 years time and if you will regret it. Also think about who you want to see it.
It is a small thing that could make a big difference.
Best of luck.
See post #4
Also, at 19 all sorts of things can seem personal, but at 29/39/49, pretty damn stupid, like being a fan of a 'here today, gone tomorrow' pop star.
what tattoos do you want???
Like you, there are a few lyrics from various bands/songs that have meant a hell of a lot to me over the last however many years (I'm 22 by the way). The other is a small tambourine, to honour my father. He died a couple of years ago and his favourite song was Mr Tambourine Man, and I want that representation of it.
Tattoos are a personal choice and if you are truely sure you want it then go and get it, just don't get it for "fashion" sake and make sure you go somewhere that you've researched and seen the artist's work beforehand.
I love tattoos and if done well there truly amazing, just don't get a cheapo thing done.
Just make sure you can cover it up if you need to go for any interviews etc. My mate had one on his hand and is now wondering why he keeps getting rejected for jobs.
i'm in the process of planning a Jimmy Eat World tattoo
You must really think i'll look 'bloody ridiculous'
go for it OP
Tattoo ink and the procedures used are much more advanced now and won't look terrible later in life.
Id say it doesnt matter what anybody else thinks its your body, i wouldnt care!
be warned once youve had one, you'll want more!
It depends what you want to do in future. Some jobs don't like people having visible tattoos, and if you have to wear a uniform where the top consists of a T shirt, you won't be able to hide it easily.
I'd say get it, but think of where you can have it that would be easy to hide if needs be.
thanks for all the advice been very helpful
Was the tattoo painful? I hear its the most painful place to get one done(but then people told me the wrist is pretty bad and it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be).
It was quite painful but as I could watch it being done I was so excited about it - took nearly 2 hours and the really painful bit was when he went over bits he'd already done to shade it a diff colour - that was very painful. By the end I think I was kind of in shock but would get it done again so can't have been that bad
would it matter seeing as its just the words that mean something