Girl With The Tattoo Enter.Lewd
"Girl With The Tattoo Enter.Lewd" is a song that explores themes of trust, perception, self-identity, and the sacrifices people make to achieve their goals. The track, by Miguel, appears on his 2010 debut album "All I Want Is You," and it is one of the most intimate moments on the record. The lyrics revolve around the narrator's observations and insights into the life of a woman with a tattoo, a mark that symbolizes individuality, a hidden story, or a past that she carries with her. The song opens with a picture of innocence. "Those innocent eyes / That smile on your face makes it easy to trust you / If they only knew / The girl with the tattoo, like I do." It is a song about seeing someone more clearly than anyone else does, about knowing the person behind the surface. The recurring phrase "The girl with the tattoo, like I do" implies a sense of shared experience or understanding between the narrator and the woman. The line "Doin' what you doin' just to get to where you goin'" highlights the idea that the woman is taking certain actions or making choices in her life to reach her goals. It can be interpreted as a commentary on the lengths people are willing to go to in pursuit of their dreams, even if it means making sacrifices or compromising their true selves. The narrator also advises the woman not to lose herself along the way. "Just don't lose yourself along the way, no / 'Cause you're doin' what you doin' / Just to get you where you're goin'." This cautionary tone reflects the theme of self-identity and the importance of staying true to oneself despite external pressures or ambitions. The closing lines, "But I knew / The girl with the tattoo, yeah / Oh yeah, I knew / The girl with the tattoo / I used to know," indicate that the narrator had a personal connection or history with this woman. This knowledge may imply a sense of nostalgia or longing for the past, and it underscores the idea that there is more to this woman than what is immediately visible. For a reviewer, "Girl With The Tattoo Enter.Lewd" is a quiet standout in Miguel's catalogue. It is a song about the complexity of the people we love, about the sacrifices they make, and about the importance of staying true to yourself. It is a track that rewards close listening, and it is worth hearing for anyone interested in Miguel's early work. |