My Whole Expanse I Cannot See…

I formulate infinity stored deep inside of me…

Nov 21

Tattoo #13

Category: Life,Tattoos

Last night, with the upcoming trache change and all, I decided to go for my thirteenth tattoo. I’m really into Elliott Smith, I think his music is some of the truest, most honest music ever written. Astonishingly sad, but honest. I’d wanted an Elliott Smith tattoo for some time, I just needed a proper idea. The idea came to me after Pitseleh came up in my shuffle a few weeks ago…

The song is perfect, and it describes exactly how I feel about myself. I fucked things up with Sara, can’t change it, can’t go back. I just totally fucked up, and I wanted to note my mistake, wanted something to externalize it. So, here we are…

6 comments

6 Comments so far

  1. Rachel November 21st, 2008 9:47 pm

    That’s a really, really beautiful piece.

  2. Rachel again. November 21st, 2008 9:51 pm

    And some really, really beautiful lyrics. I’ve never heard him, I don’t think… But those are some of the most gorgeously painful lyrics I’ve ever read.
    I know that pain, and I’m sorry you have it too. 🙁

  3. teresa November 22nd, 2008 11:17 am

    Saturday, November 22, 2008
    There are five billion human beings and in a certain way I think we need five billion different religions.
    – Dalai Lama

  4. Priscilla November 22nd, 2008 6:31 pm

    That is a fantastic song; good choice. Elliot Smith is the perfect companion for heartbreak and pensive reflection. I like the new tattoo.

  5. Laura H November 25th, 2008 7:25 pm

    A sad backstory but a gorgeous tattoo.

  6. toni April 27th, 2009 3:54 pm

    love that song, love this tat.