Your Name Is Tattooed On My Heart
Screeching Weasel · Bark Like A Dog [1996]
well i know that our love is for real
but i thought you should know
how i feel
so you're not going anywehre
won't fad away
cause your name is tattoed
on my heart
and i'll alwasy be true
don't forget that i don't forget you
wherever i go what i do
and should you slip my mind
i'll have this to remind me
your name is tattoed on my heart
and i'll always be true
am i such a fool
to show my love for you
i know it's no mistake
and no this thing is not a fake
don't forget that i won't forget you
wherever i go what i do
and should you slip my mind
i'll have this to remind me
your name is tattooed on my heart
and i'll always be true
but i thought you should know
how i feel
so you're not going anywehre
won't fad away
cause your name is tattoed
on my heart
and i'll alwasy be true
don't forget that i don't forget you
wherever i go what i do
and should you slip my mind
i'll have this to remind me
your name is tattoed on my heart
and i'll always be true
am i such a fool
to show my love for you
i know it's no mistake
and no this thing is not a fake
don't forget that i won't forget you
wherever i go what i do
and should you slip my mind
i'll have this to remind me
your name is tattooed on my heart
and i'll always be true
Your Name Is Tattooed On My Heart
Released on Screeching Weasel's 1996 album Bark Like A Dog, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of punk energy and melodic sensibility. The song features the group's characteristic vocal interplay between lead singer Mike Vennelli and guitarist John Doe, delivering a driving rhythm that balances aggression with a distinct pop sensibility. As a staple of the band's discography, the recording captures the raw, DIY aesthetic of the mid-90s alternative scene while maintaining the catchy hooks that defined their career. It stands as a representative work of their catalog, showcasing how they merged traditional punk structures with more polished songwriting approaches during this era.