"Tattoo" was released in the United Kingdom in April 2008, but failed to impact the singles chart, where it peaked at number fifty. An extended play featuring additional remixes of the song, was made available for download in Australia and New Zealand on March 8, 2008. Prior to this, it was released for digital download in the United States, Australia and New Zealand on August 27, 2007. Top 40/Mainstream radio on September 25, 2007. Sparks also described "Tattoo" as being very " Beyoncé-ish." The single was sent to U.S. You know, with that kind of person, you can't just erase them from your memory if things go wrong. Some people think of it as a break-up song, but, for me, it's about somebody who comes into your life and really touches you - be they a friend, a family member or someone you're in a relationship with. "Tattoo's a song that can go so many different ways. In an interview with Digital Spy, she spoke of the song saying: According to Sparks, she loved the song the first time she heard it and immediately wanted to record it. "Tattoo" was written by Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench and Norwegian production team Stargate, with the latter also producing the track. A second music video for "Tattoo" was directed by Scott Speer and released only in European countries in September 2008, due to the song failing to make an impact on the singles charts there. It was directed by Matthew Rolston and features a cameo appearance from sixth season American Idol runner-up, Blake Lewis. The song's music video premiered on Yahoo! Music on November 2, 2007. It has since been certified platinum in all three countries. The song peaked at number three in Canada, number five in Australia, and number eight in the United States. "Tattoo" received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who noted its similarities to Beyoncé's 2006 hit, " Irreplaceable", which was also co-written and produced by Stargate. Written by Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench and Stargate, with the latter also producing the song, "Tattoo" was released on August 27, 2007, as the lead single from the album. " Tattoo" is a song by American recording artist Jordin Sparks, taken from her self-titled debut album. Jordin Sparks European singles chronology