I'm not sure why so many people wear texts on their clothing and on their skin. Perhaps they feel that such portable writing serves to send a message that they cannot give with words. I know plenty of people who have song lyrics on their ankles, wrists, backs, or anywhere a tattoo can go. For example, one of my best friends has lyrics from a popular rock opera, "RENT." "No other road, no other way, no day but today." What does this mean to her? Perhaps she has forgotten about the past, doesn't focus on the future, and is solely living for today. Some forms of text on the body are inspirational. For instance, if one has "MOM" inscribed on their skin, clearly his mother had a tremendous impact on his life. He admries her for his own personal reasons, which would make the mother feel more than special. However, does this apply in all forms of text?
I have walked past various texts on shirts in my lifetime. One that struck with me was a shirt that stated, "You are beautiful." Is this message necessarily supposed to be given to the general public? Or is it so a compliment will be returned. It is common nature for one to compliment another in return for a compliment. If I were to be called "beautiful," I would probably give the same compliment to that person, whether it be on the outside or inside. But, are texts on the body simply cries for attention? Or do they serve a universal purpose?
Different forms of writing can express the inexpressable. Are texts on the body trying to tell a story or just attempting to send a message? Can it be a cry for help or a cry of happiness? Everyone is different, viewing visions or stories in a completely different way. It is up to the opinions of outsider to find the reasons. But, will the reasons be unanswered?
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