Tattoo
Siouxsie And The Banshees · Other Songs - Siouxsie And The Banshees
There's something uncontrollable
As you sit there watching the door
Colour me
Tattooed on the inside
Slap your thigh, slap your calf,
Sing your mantra, leave your mark
Colour me
Something fierce along my spine
To scare the madman from behind
Fortify my arms with some snake-like lines
Colour me, colour me
Like a stomach split in half
By a surgeon's cutting art
Colours me, colours me, colours me
When you're sitting all alone
In the middle of the floor
There's something uncontrollable
As you sit there watching the door
Tattooed on the inside
A lonely feeling
Inoculating
Colours me
Slap your thigh, slap your calf,
Sing your mantra, leave your mark
Colour me
Tattoo - Siouxsie And The Banshees
Released in 1980, 'Tattoo' stands as a defining track in the post-punk movement, showcasing Siouxsie and the Banshees' signature blend of gothic atmosphere and driving rhythm. The song features Siouxsie Sioux's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a haunting, ethereal quality that contrasts sharply with the band's aggressive, bass-heavy instrumentation. As a staple of their early discography, the recording captures the raw energy and dark aesthetic that would become central to their identity. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's influence on alternative rock and new wave, cementing their status as pioneers who redefined the sonic landscape of the early eighties through a fusion of industrial elements and melodic sensibility.