In some cultures, the first swallow of spring is a very fortunate sight because it is an omen of financial success . To ensure wealth through the year, one must rub two coins together while watching the bird. A tattoo of 2 swallows represents freedom . It is a popular tattoo design amongst people who are just released from prison. A swallow tattoo on the fists does symbolize that the person who wears it is a good fighter (in the UK). The tattoo is supposed to give you fast hands in a fight. Sometimes a swallow can also be seen in gang tattoos . In the context of prison tattoos , swallow tattoos, as wells as bluebird and sparrow tattoos (jailbirds), are also a symbol of white supremacy for some people. The swallow tattoo and other old-school tattoos are trendy again, especially in some scenes, such as the rockabilly scene. Swallow tattoos are a popular design amongst rockabilly girls and other retro chicks, just as nautical stars and cherry tattoos. This is due to the fa...