As well as referring to Jake's penchant for fake tattoos, a swallow on one's neck could also be a Morrisseyism for a love-bite - ie. swallowing on someone's neck. Would make sense, considering:
"He drew
A swallow, deep and blue
And soon, everyone knew "
As well as referring to Jake's penchant for fake tattoos, a swallow on one's neck could also be a Morrisseyism for a love-bite - ie. swallowing on someone's neck. Would make sense, considering:
"He drew A swallow, deep and blue And soon, everyone knew "