Ingrid Andress Gets Real About Fear of Commitment on Vulnerable New Track ‘Tattoos’
The track marks the start of even more new music to come from Andress.
Ingrid Andress; Photo by Richard Stow
Ingrid Andress is letting her guard down in a vulnerable new track titled “Tattoos.” Tapping into a personal struggle, the songstress delivers a story centered around fear of commitment both in relationships and in her everyday life.
She penned the haunting track alongside a group of standout Nashville songwriters, including Jordan Schmidt, Chase McGill and Emily Weisband. Together, the creatives used something as simple as a temporary tattoo to reflect the weight of something much deeper.
“Tattoos” begins with Andress testing out a temporary tattoo and admitting how overwhelming it felt to even consider making that artwork a permanent part of her body. This image sets the tone for the true confession that follows.
She sings, “I drew a flower on my ankle to see how it felt/ By the time it faded, I thought I’d probably want something else/ It’s hard to imagine being so confident/ In something to make it so permanent/ What if I hate it and can’t take it back?”
There’s is a lingering intensity that comes from how emotionally conflicted Andress is over what she knows she can give to a partner versus the promises she can’t get herself to make. The honesty hits hard as the song continues into the chorus, with lines about commitment making her “nauseous.”
“That’s why I can’t do commitment ’cause it makes me nauseous/ Wish it was different but if I’m being honest/ I don’t like to break things so, I won’t make a promise/ It’s got nothing to do with you I think of it often, me getting married/ You’re a good option but forever is scary/ It’s got nothing to do with you/ It’s got nothing to do with you/ I don’t even have tattoos,” Andress sings with a rawness in her vocals.
The Multi-Platinum-selling singer-songwriter reflects on the personal message that runs throughout the track, recognizing that she has a habit of walking away before things get too serious.
“‘Tattoos’ is a song about commitment issues and the weight of choosing something permanent like a tattoo,” she explains. “I wrote this song to express a familiar internal struggle of mine – wanting to be fully present and dedicated in a relationship while simultaneously grappling with the anxiety of forever.”
More new music is set to drop throughout the year as Andress gets closer to finalizing her third studio album, which will follow her sophomore album, Good Person, and debut, Lady Like, both co-produced and co-written by Andress.
Ingrid Andress also recently announced her “Low-Key Sessions” tour. The trek is set to launch May 8 in the Cincinnati area and wrap up May 15 in Minneapolis.
The dates for this run were chosen after Andress asked fans for input via social media. Using those responses, she handpicked each of the six cities based on their submissions. Fans can expect to hear a setlist full of brand-new, unreleased music alongside a stripped-down band and minimal production.
Tickets are on sale now at https://www.ingridandress.com/tour
Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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