Rose Tattoo Meaning Irish. He was a big union guy in boston. For men it’s a reminder that refinery wears armor, and that even the truest love is not without its thorns.
Cultivated in the far east and adopted by europeans, the rose was an emblem to be worn on armor and borne on one’s shield, not simply bestowed upon a sweetheart. The rose tattoo referred to in this song appears on casey's arm and is a memorial to his grandfather who raised him after his father had died. Cross tattoos on upper arm celtic cross with rose.
Another meaning for the black rose tattoo is for a deep devotion.
The black rose might represent a tragic love for some but for other is means pure and deep devotion. Celtic shield tattoo authentically inked with a ying yang symbol in the center. Irish prayer tattoo cross on arm. It's in a visible place for me and i look down and i see it a lot.