"Tattoo" is a song written by Siouxsie and the Banshees that was first released as the B-side of the "Dear Prudence" single in 1983.
"Tattoo" was composed and performed as a three-piece by singer Siouxsie Sioux, bassist Steven Severin and drummer Budgie.
[2] With his assistance, they recorded a track with whispered voices, droning basslines and slow drum beats.
"Tattoo" is considered to be a proto trip hop track which helped Tricky when he shaped his style.
[5] NME retrospectively reviewed it as "spellbinding" in 2009 while praising the four-cd box set Downside Up.