Montgomery Gentry - Tattoos And Scars Lyrics






A young kid stepped in from the cold
And he ordered up a drink
He said don't look surprised old man I'm older than you think
If I was the talkin' kind I could tell you a thing or two
And since you didn't ask, let me show you my tattoos

He said I got this rose in Memphis in some back old alley dump
Picked this eagle up in Dallas, man I sure was good and drunk
And you know the way I see it, if it gets any worse out there
A guy like me hasn't got a prayer

The old man poured some coffee
He said this one's on me
Sat down his cigarette and rolled up his sleeve
Said take a good look here my friend
You see what these are
Just my ragged old and jagged ordinary scars
He said I got this one in Paris in a war 'fore you were born
And this one when I was half your age workin' on my daddy's farm
And you know the way I see it, son you ain't seen what I've seen
Cause tattoos and scars are different things

He said I've been here for all these years
And what I know is this
If you look and listen close
A man will show you what he is
You know the way I see it, you've been 'round but you're still green
Cause tattoos and scars are different things

A young kid stepped in from the cold
And he ordered up a drink
He said don't look surprised old man
I'm older than you think





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  1. C.... A....

    Praise God for the military and local law enforcement. We need them as much as they need us.

  2. M.... V....

    Every generation in my family has served in the military since we became the United States... Mine was US Army "73-76"... Proud, Loud and American!!!

  3. P.... C....

    I am a Disabled man in his 40s. If i could of I would of i would pick up a weapon and stand a post. To all though who have serviced thank you. Too those sevicing now godspeed. And to Family members of thoe. I say thannk you too. That come from a Army brat and son of a Marine i was born. Semper fi

  4. P.... W....

    Great video

  5. J.... ....

    My Father was a vet of 2 wars (Korea 1 tour, and 'Nam 3 tours).. He was a man, not a boy.. I was given his medals after his death.. The other day I was told by a child (of 28 yrs. of age) that I shouldn't display them, (even casually) and I should not tell his story to anyone because it might upset others.. If I continue I may be arrested for disturbing the peace.. Hard to keep my head up when being a veteran's son is considered a crime..

  6. J.... D....

    I forgot the n in blown out nobodys perfect ok

  7. J.... D....

    Ive seen what brain looks like blow out 👌

  8. J.... D....

    But hes with me anyone who knows what im telling

  9. J.... D....

    I have one tattoo and a few scars.

  10. R.... B....

    Semper Fidelis the price of Freedom Is Not Free, constant vigilance Oorah,Carry On Semper Fi

  11. S.... J....

    My choice in life didn't take me into the military but all that have served have my full respect and without them I wouldn't have been able to have become an American farmer. GOODS SPEED

  12. J.... D....

    Maryalice Bartholomew remember Earl Blaine Bartholomew if u come any closer its on u

  13. S.... S....

    HOOAH to my Brothers and Sisters

  14. J.... C....

    No the the 228 who dislike this can go to hell

    J.... C....

    288 have already gone Josh..But there are 2,140,461 Brothers and sisters just like us.

    J.... C....

    Hell yah

  15. J.... D....

    Now lets talk about discrimination

  16. J.... D....

    Im pointing

  17. J.... D....

    Everywhere i go i c it what part of invaded my personal space here u cant c

  18. J.... D....

    Remember me when u post this commercial caution with numbers that more bullshit look

  19. P.... L....

    I got carded in my dress blues at the American legion of all places after my 1st tour in iraq. I was 19. Couldnt serve me a beer.

    P.... L....

    That is so wrong!! If you're mature enough to fight a war and brave enough to want to, then you are more of an adult than many "adults" I know. You earned more than a beer!!

    P.... L....

    I will serve you..Brother.

  20. B.... H....

    If you defended our country and served thank you so much. We are indebted to you forever.

  21. M.... A....

    SEMPER FI ! 2020 HERE WE GO. THIS GOES TO MY FALLEN BROTHERS AND SISTERS, WHO HAVE TAKEN THERE FINAL INSPECTION
    OOOOHHH RAAAHHHH !

  22. B.... S....

    Grandfather was Air Force Uncle was Navy cousin was army. Unfortunately denied enlistment myself due to poor vision but best believe ready to take any scar to defend this great nation

  23. B.... B....

    I have tattoos and scars. This song makes a old man cry. USMC

  24. N.... S....

    I Got Mine In Iraq 🇮🇶 During OIF And OEF Back In 03. RIP ALL THE ONES THAT PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE. “Semper Fi “ Devil Dogs, till we meet again!!!

  25. R.... S....

    I have both. Tattoos and scars from my time in service.
    For me they are souvenirs from life that you cant lose or get rid of at a yard sale.
    They both help tell my story.

  26. J.... B....

    we all have scars and tattoos. i have many . 39 months Vietnam.MOS 0311

  27. s.... j....

    Americaca will never be taken by an attacking enemy, how the US will fall is from the youth and media and crooks within. When you see the end of the dollar and America Divided and the people no longer desiring their freedoms, America will soon fall!

  28. T.... C....

    My mos was 131 armor tank division 137th armor 1963 nam era m48 tank Lost my best friend in nam May of 1967 God rest all the soliders that gave there life for us Amen from a old disabled veteran 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  29. R.... E....

    ... There are some things people need to know about https://youtu.be/si-vMj-FB88 and it's our responsibility to understand to them ... and do better than what we're doing ... We owe it to them ...

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  30. D.... P....

    as a retired combat vet, I can tell you my "battle scars"   will haunt me for the rest on my days.....

  31. E.... H....

    That young man that spoke to that old man should have been knock on his a as

  32. C.... G....

    I'm part of a very blessed group of parents who God hand picked special to raise their hero's! Pvt Mayne, Isaiah. You are my hero and have been since the day God created you in His image to dwell in my womb for just a few short months. You're my baby and I love you way past the farthest mailbox in the galaxy and up to God! I know bct is getting to you but take heart, Baby. You will be home soon!!! Hang in there, child. And know that the Son Of God is always with you & me!!! Love, Your Momma!!!💞💯👣🤗📭📫🇺🇸❤💌💙🇺🇸

  33. A.... B....

    Beautiful song!!

  34. J.... S....

    Got my unit patch on my left shoulder, got one where my head hit the lip of the cargo well when my ACAV took a kill shot, a half-dozen nickel-sized across my left leg where they picked out shrapnel, and a long one on my left forearm from a brawl with Korean sailors in a Saigon bar.

  35. R.... E....

    I don't have any tattoos, but I have scars from head to toe. Semper Fi, RVN 1968-1969! USMC Retired

  36. A.... 2....

    Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force
    You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.

  37. J.... D....

    Stand on 1 foot

  38. S.... N....

    Awesome song. And so glad I got to see them in concert up close and personal in Tunica Mississippi before Troy passed. They are so awesome.

  39. M.... M....

    Tattoo's and Scar's are different things! I honor ALL Soldiers! Past, Future and Present!

  40. J.... D....

    I have both tattoos and scars I volunteered for search and rescue which is a non-profit non-pay organization that saves lives unlike any other volunteer group that gets paid go overseas and blow people's heads off switch definition wise is a mercenary that murders and kills for money

  41. D.... S....

    Made me sweat and almost cry in bed.

  42. A.... A....

    To TChurch4502: - So beautifully said. If you read the bible as why God made Adam - you will see that the person tchurch4502 who wrote this message, knows what life is all about - if it wasn't for the US Military we all would have been gone by now. I have so much respect for each and everyone - leaving their homes and loved ones to defend everyone and not just the Americans. As a South African born woman - I want to thank you all and I salute you for your service - I love you

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  44. W.... S....

    You can buy a tattoo, you earn a scar.

  45. D.... S....

    God I love veterans. The stories, the real people, and unequaled honesty. "Too few good men do we have, too many are taken by the man up yonder" too damn many

  46. C.... T....

    My grandfather was in the army and was sent to Vietnam and he has his share of scars and he doesn't talk about them but they live with him every day

  47. M.... ....

    I’m not a vet, God bless our troops past and present, God be with the families of the heroes that paid the ultimate price.

  48. M.... C....

    To all the people who bitch moan and groan about our armed forces I suggest to you keep your mouth shut and listen the price of freedom isn't free in fact the price of freedom is way more than most of the ones running off at the mouth can understand and that price has been demanded time and time again that's why we are able to live in a country that allows us to do whatever we want and to the families whose loves has made the ultimate sacrifice I thank you and to our service men and women both past and present I want to thank you and may God bless you all

  49. J.... D....

    10 beers an 3 meals an my sugar was 77 a couple days ago ok

  50. J.... D....

    Im clean but if u wanta stray around ill leave sitting here with your xx

  51. A.... S....

    Thank you to all of those people who support us veterans

    A.... S....

    I was 18X with 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment of Ft Benning out of Columbus Georgia I served 6 TOURS IN IRAQ AND 7 TOURS IN AFGHANISTAN. ALWAYS REMEMBER THESE WORDS MY FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS. SUA SPONTE AND RANGERS LEAD THE WAY

  52. S.... T....

    I lost about 12 of my troops and I went thru Iraq. Iraq . Fallugiah and Afghanistan. I made it home with a bullet hole thru theshoulder and 4 titanium plates and 8 screws in the neck and a titanium hip and I see my Marines every night and I can't wait much longer to join them.
    SEMPER FI BROTHERS.

    S.... T....

    Thank you for your service.
    Don’t see them to soon, you have another mission. -Marine Poollee I ship in Jan. Semper Fi.

  53. J.... D....

    He will eat if i have

  54. J.... D....

    I will half naked if u wont me 2 u miss my point

  55. C.... C....

    Most of family have served (including me and 2 of my 4 sisters right now) but this song is me and my grandfather and my father. They have tattoos and scars from Vietnam, desert Storm and desert shield, where as I only have tattoos and have yet to deploy

  56. S.... B....

    What I got from this old man served fighting fascist and protecting freedoms.as the young man served as a soldier putting down freedom and working for fascist..wooo go modern republicans so hungry for oil. You'd sacrifice the young to slate your wants.

  57. G.... V....

    0311 USMC Retired(disability from combat wounds)
    1968 while in the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines @ Khe Sanh.
    Women mostly have asked me why I don't have a USMC tattoo; "I say, I got the 'tattoos' I earned in the form of very many physical & some not visible 'SCARS". I never felt the need for an actual tattoo. Only one of 27 I knew of from my undermanned platoon that made it home alive. We stopped getting new replacements early during the Siege, just could not keep them alive long enough even to get a letter from home. So we just made do with the original 35 on January 23rd. Six were lost before I was even got to know them. The others keep me(FNG) alive & showed me how to survive best they can. We lost them one or two at a time thru April 8rd; that was the day I got in 152 mm arty & 120 mm mortar barrage fairly soon after we got to the top of Hill 689. There was a medevac CH-46 coming in so ~10 of us were caught in the open. We couldn't have hear the arty or mortars being shot or incoming. We were going to load a # of WIA & KIA but we became wounded or worse instantly. I was all shot up & broke up from the shrapnel & nearly instant NVA machine gun fire. I finally got off the hill I think in several hours on a very overloaded Sea Knight & eventually sent to a hospital near home ~six months later. I heard the few remaining of my platoon were killed in a massive L shape ambush on April 16th from a wounded Marine that day from another platoon in my company in Guam. Put in an unpatchable hole in my existence after hearding that.... Tried to live my life for them, it is the least I can do. I have always felt I should have been there with them that day. If you hadn't been thru 77+ days of continuous close quarter mortal combat, I know you don't have a idea what the hell I writing about. Think what want but don't have an opinion because you haven't earned that right.
    1/9 Semper Fi

  58. M.... S....

    This song says what I have felt since 29 July 1969 when I lost my left leg during a fire fight in country. That's my scar. It says more about me than any ink.
    OORAH

    M.... S....

    Semper Fi Brother!!

    M.... S....

    Honor & Respect !

  59. J.... D....

    Im one of kindness people so dont judge me im the 1 coming to help u

  60. C.... B....

    Thank you for your service. Wearing red every Friday in honor of my Dad,my best friend and all that protect our freedom.

  61. A.... W....

    We're lucky to be Americans !

  62. J.... D....

    My eyes are green so dont lie

  63. J.... D....

    So remember me when the shit hits the fan i tryed to help so screw u to

  64. J.... R....

    I love this Song It's about How all Vetrans Fought for the American And Our Freedom God The USA And All military thank you and God bless you all

  65. E.... A....

    Boys wear tattoos, men wear scars.

    E.... A....

    Epic Army Of One I wear both so I guess I’m still growing then😂😂

  66. j.... ....

    highway of death

  67. j.... ....

    destroyed the Republican guards

  68. j.... ....

    every day i cry 1 armor division

  69. L.... K....

    Bless All That Served..All are Truly Hero’s!! Much Love!!

  70. A.... J....

    I'm joining the army in two years

  71. D.... P....

    To all the veterans and all that are serving now, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT YOU.

  72. J.... I....

    I'm what you call "middle aged". One thing I learned long time ago. We can learn from the youth and the old. Served 1984-2000; U.S. Army

    J.... I....

    Thank you for your service

  73. p.... c....

    My grandfather was a us air force radar trainer back in the 40's or so he never went to war but hes still a hero to me. To all U.S. soldiers thank you for your service and duty with out you guys and men like my grandfather America wouldn't be free thank you all

  74. R.... C....

    TO ALL WHO SERVED THIS COUNTRY. THINK YOU ... TO MY DAD WHO SERVED IN WW2. I LOVE AND MISS YOU.

    R.... C....

    Thank you to your father for his service. My father served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean war. May God bless your father and your family

  75. J.... C....

    Thank you

  76. G.... P....

    Jesus, return soon. US needs to kmow peace. God shed your grace on US.

  77. C.... D....

    Nothing but respect for vets my dad was in Vietnam GOD BLESS VETS

    C.... D....

    Thank you to your father for his service. My father served in the United States Marine Corps.

  78. I.... M....

    Semper Fi

  79. C.... b....

    The 250 people who disliked this have no respect for the men and women who have given everything for the country so that we can stay free they have died and gotten ptsd from war and seeing friends fall around them these are the kind of people who whould. light American flags on fire for fun and then dance on the ashes may god help help

  80. B.... J....

    My mom is says it not smart to join the army so I said I'm not going to i join the marines semper fi

  81. D.... B....

    Had to vent . Shit gets real at times . Ty . Just went to bad memories and some good . My bad

  82. D.... B....

    18 years old I didn't join the airforce and serve for anyone but me . And it didn't take long to realize I did serve my country for us all. But . I have beat my self up over that selfishness. But I was kid then . My plane kc10a extender tail number 870000120 . I flew with her everywhere. I will die a crew chief . I flew blood and guns . Tanks to the line . Troops . And my first mission i picked up wounded and some that gave all . .and its God that brought us back . When u take off from hostle places like Iraq and afganistan. They try to shoot u down . Lucky God turned it all into funny looking shooting stars . And before u get angry at me for being 18 and selfish. Put your mind in the mindset of a 18 year old . We made it home . They were just shooting stars . Baghdad. My blood flew over Baghdad. Refueling bombers. Most of us got home . 6 hrs refueling a 320k pound of max fuel in 130 heat . With a Haskell pump . Wrench Turner. At at 19 got me a quick 2 strips for some early investment deal . Didn't expect to see the world quite as ugly

  83. I.... M....

    10 years later, still awesome. Semper Fi

  84. J.... N....

    Never got any tattoos. I never liked needles. Got a few scars. A few from childhood and teenage years, a couple from Desert Storm and several from heart valve replacement surgery. I've always heard that scars are like tattoos. Each one has it's story to be told.

  85. M.... T....

    How dare you 20 my nephew died in Iraq for your right to mouth off so you can kiss my ass

  86. Y.... C....

    Sadly, they just don't make 'em like this anymore. The so called "country" music they play on the radio these days is nothing but over-produced pop garbage. They think if you put tight jeans on a guy and give him a "country" looking shirt he is all of a sudden a country singer. RIP Country Music. Gone but never forgotten.

  87. T.... P....

    As a 15 year Veteran of the Army I'm glad I signed my name on the line and much respect to those who sign that line

  88. M.... C....

    God bless those that have served this country

  89. R.... E....

    Scared from head to toe, 1968-1969 USMC, Retired, Semper Fidelis!

    R.... E....

    Sorry this is late. Welcome home. Thank you for your service. mAh God bless you

    R.... E....

    PS. I'm the proud daughter of a United States Marine. Semper Fi

    R.... E....

    @Debbie Pearce appreciate! Hope you well!

  90. T.... M....

    God bless our American brothers and sisters who have served and who are currently serving this fine outstanding free nation form the bottom of my heart thank you even for those ungrateful ass wholes that don’t deserve to even live in this country your service and sacrifice is the only reason that lets them act like the huge ass wholes they are if not they would be jailed living in a communist block country.... God Bless you each and every one of you

  91. R.... T....

    To all of our military, thank you.......

  92. v.... c....

    Being a combat vet it brought tears to my eyes

    v.... c....

    Thank you for your service

  93. e.... m....

    gladly served

  94. N.... B....

    I am not a veteran I am 51 and disabled but I would die to protect this country from all enemies foreign and domestic

  95. J.... H....

    Scars are like tattoos, but with better stories!

  96. j.... d....

    18-80 in under 3 seconds. THE SOUND. THE SMELL. THE STARE. I WAS RIGHT THERE BESIDE YOU? NOW I ONLY SEE ME? HE THAT TAKES AWAY-MUST NO LONGER SEE? I AM AN AMERICAN SOLDIER-GOD DO YOU STILL HEAR ME?

  97. B.... H....

    For those who fight for it , freedom has a flavor the sheltered will never know.

  98. C.... D....

    God I love this song!! And Amen!!!👍 and to all that give this song thumbs down!! Your fucking welcome!! For the scars I show for the air u brearh!!