Tattoo Meanings Swallows
What are the meanings of these tattoo?
Swallow- old school style
Tear drop by Eye-
Dots on Face
i dont have any of these or want them, just interested?
Ive heard a couple of different meaning for the swallow tattoos. They are definitely nautical/sailor jerry related though.
One of the meanings is that the swallows help you “keep your head above water.” That is why its common to see swallows in chest pieces or on people’s necks.
The other meaning that I’m aware of (which is probably the true meaning) is that the birds only fly a certain distance from the shore. So when the sailors first saw the birds (I think its like 12 miles out or something) that was the first sign that they were close to home.
Tattoos of tears falling from the corner of the eye are said to mean that the wearer has killed somebody, or that someone close to them died, and can indicate affiliations with gangs. These are typically Jailhouse tattoos (and thus have a broad range of meanings, often local to the prison they were done in).
They are also known as a “Cholo Tear”.
Dot tattoos on someone’s face is also supposed to mean gang affiliation.
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Long Blondes performing Swallow Tattoo at the Cake Shop
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