band tattoos? i've heard a lot of mixed feelings about them. i think getting a bands name tattooed on you is kind of lame, but i think lyrics or things inspired by the lyrics are cool......the reason i'm asking this is because i want to get a tattoo inspired by one of my favorite bands, sleeping giant. they have this song called the power of prayer and at the very end there is a sing along that goes "SALVATION, GLORY, POWER, FOREVER!".......so my idea for the tat is the praying hands but underneath them get salvation glory power forever, in some nice script......if you didn't already get this, they're a christian hardcore band, if you're into hardcore you should check them out, i know a lot of people that don't believe in god but still love sleeping giant

i have mixed feelings towards them.

on the one hand, music changes. taste changes. tattoos don't. we've all seen the metallica tattoos, long forgotten and regretted.

on the other hand, the only tattoo i've ever considered is a band tattoo, from a band i've known and loved for 9 years and i've had a deep connection with.

on the other OTHER hand (foot maybe?) i don't think i'll ever get a tattoo, so take my opinion with a grain of salt :D

yeah i know what you mean about music tatstes changing and stuff, but those words mean more to me than just lyrics, i wouldn't get them just because they are lyrics from a band i like, i agree with them and that's how i feel about my faith

Definitely in your circumstance, there is some connection between yourself and the words that transcend simply liking a band enough and getting their name on you. I can see the tattoo you describe as being a helpful and uplifting one. 

As far as band tattoos in general, I feel if there is a strong enough connection to the music made by a particular band, looking back on a tattoo will be a reminder of a phase in life where that music meant something important. Of course there are many who regret it in the long run of things-- that's why I encourage waiting some time before going through with a tattoo, to ensure it's something you'd really like.

I have a band tattoo... But no one knows what it is unless they've been told, or their Hanson fans (who usually do a double take to make sure)... I use something out of a song that was a solid image, a yellow walkie talkie, and a slogan of theirs, "are you listening" so unless you know... it just looks like a silly tattoo, but it means the world to me!

my friends chest piece is the title to a song by a band he loves. "secrets dont make friends" by from first to last. it means alot to him and i dont think that will change, its in beautiful script form collar bone to collar bone and most dont get it unless they know the band or were told.

i dont particularly like just getting a band name tattooed on you, but if its something with meaning that happens to do with a band than i really dont mind.

p.s. i like the way your tattoo sounds 

I'm getting "Clarity" on my chest with the Chiodos C.

I love band tattoos in good taste.  Think about the clan of Alkaline Trio logo tattooed people, haha.

i think if the lyrics go beyond just being lyrics, and become something more meaningful that you're comfortable having tattooed on your body, i say go for it. who is anyone else to say it's silly? i feel the same way about a few lyrics myself, so i totally know where you're coming from :]

i really think that would be a beautiful tattoo! and if you're religious at all it could always be a religious tattoo if you ever fall out of liking the band. I don't think band tattoos are lame, it's just sometimes peoples opinons change and then they can't do much about it then. But with this kind of tattoo there isn't any band name so I don't see the problem. it sounds like a cool tattoo anyways, even if it wasn't musical related.

I have John Lennons 'signature' from the Imagine Soundtrack cover on my arm, its basically like his self-image of himself (his head haha) that I got 3 years ago. I think as long as its a band/solo artist that has either died or has a significant impact on your life it can be a very meaningful tattoo.

thanks for all the positive feedback guys, i feel much better about my choice now, i'll be sure to put some pictures up when i finally get it done

MadFad5:

I have John Lennons 'signature' from the Imagine Soundtrack cover on my arm, its basically like his self-image of himself (his head haha) that I got 3 years ago. I think as long as its a band/solo artist that has either died or has a significant impact on your life it can be a very meaningful tattoo.

Awesome! I've never actually met anyone irl with the same one. I love it too.

If it's a lyric that has meaning to you.. it's fine.. but just the name of the band (unless you're in it) is lame

i have the lyrics from a band tattooed on my right ribcage  for a few different reasons, first this band got me through my soph-senior yearwithout them i prolly would have die, and second the placement is hypothetically where Jesus was punctured with the spear on the cross, so this tattoo deff has an impact on my life and ill cherish it forever