Singer Sam Smith reveals meanings of four new tattoos

Sam Smith has four new tattoos and he's shared the meaning of each on Instagram. Photo / Getty

Sam Smith has shown off his four new tattoos and admits he feels "alone".

The Writing's On The Wall hitmaker debuted the new inkings, the word "honesty" and "alone" on his arms, sharing the meaning behind each of them on Instagram.

The 23-year-old singer also got two permanent markings on his hands, one of an equals sign on his wedding finger to show his support for marriage equality and two lines on another finger similar to that found on a mummy, and thought to be one of the oldest tattoos around.

Showing off the series of inkings on his hands, he wrote: "First one - the equality sign on my wedding finger. This ones pretty self explanatory. It shows my views on gay marriage and equality for all x

"Second - this tattoo is inspired by one of the oldest tattoos ever found on a mummified body that was found buried alone in the ice. (sic)"