David Gahan is an English singer and a songwriter. Most people know him as a lead singer of the band āDepeche Modeā. There is no need to dwell on the success and popularity of the āDepeche Modeā, so we will focus on DavidĀ“s tattoos.
The most famous tattoo of David Gahan is inked on his left shoulder: it is a green cross with an eye in the middle.
David Gahan of @depechemode, last night at Mohegan Sun Arena https://t.co/3huAUt4RtX #depechemode #globalspirittour pic.twitter.com/pv0zPKYBH6
— Will Oliver (@weallwantsome1) September 2, 2017
Tonight's Best Shows: David Gahan, Marina and The Diamonds, LA Witch, Eagles of Death Metal https://t.co/MD6G2MoRRH pic.twitter.com/TjXTqN5OYo
— Grimy Goods (@grimygoods) October 20, 2015
There is also a prominent tattoo of a huge mysterious figure across his back.
Good morning. Here is a lovely picture of David Gahan just because. ;p #DepecheMode pic.twitter.com/9G0MMVc70F
— Tara Salt (@Dingerz) April 11, 2015
Two further symbols are inked on his chest: a diving phoenix on the left side and the Sanskrit symbol āAUMā on the right side.
David Gahan, you are perfection!!! Your name is forever carved deep into my heart… I Love You ā¤ā¤ā¤ Thank You pic.twitter.com/DhUZfiPXmO
— Louise Croukamp (@louisecroukamp) August 8, 2015
The latter represents four states of consciousness (waking, dreaming, deep sleep and transcendental state) and the world of illusion that veils true awareness.