Unforgettable Concerts on Instagram: "Sade performing “Like A Tattoo” live in San Diego, 1993 — a masterclass in subtlety and emotion. 🖤 Off the 1992 album Love Deluxe, the song tells the story of a soldier haunted by the scars of his past, carried “like a tattoo.” Sade’s live rendition strips the song down to its essence — her voice, warm and intimate, floating over a soft jazz groove that feels timeless. What makes this performance so powerful isn’t vocal power or production — it’s restraint.