Lauv, Tattoos Together | Track Review 🎵

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An infatuated Lauv potentially ‘jumps the gun’ by getting matching ink with his newfound love interest on “Tattoos Together.” 

After releasing “Changes”, Lauv (Ari Leff) released another single from his highly anticipated debut album, ~how I’m feeling~, “Tattoos Together.” “Tattoos Together” encompasses premature tattooing, as Leff has developed feelings for this girl (“Said I’d never fall, I’d never fall, I’d never fall / But then I fell for you, mmm”).

The lyrics reflect Leff ‘s impulsiveness, especially the pre-chorus leading into the chorus:

“One weekend in Portland
You weren’t even my girlfriend
We were walking and talking
Then somebody said let’s get...”

“Tattoos together, something to remember
If it’s way too soon, fuck it, whatever
Give me shapes and letters, if it’s not forever
Then at least we’ll have tattoos together.”

“Tattoos Together” is a pretty lighthearted pop record – it doesn’t get too high ultimately.  The production (Lauv himself) is well-rounded without being incredibly flashy or game changing.  Vocally, Leff serves up a pretty chill performance, particularly when he casually drops “fuck it” on the aforementioned chorus.  That said, wouldn’t be the first time Leff had a potty mouth (“fuck, I’m lonely” also appears on ~how I’m feeling~).

Final Thoughts

All in all, “Tattoos Together” gives Lauv another enjoyable single off of ~how I’m feeling~.  As above mentioned, Leff sings in pretty lighthearted, chill fashion, while the production is sound without being particularly ornate.  Will “Tattoos Together” change your life as much as getting inked itself does? Probably not, but, again, it’s another success for Ari Leff.

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Lauv • ~how I’m feeling~ • AWAL • Release: 3.6.20

Photo Credit: AWAL