"Johnny Swallow" was purportedly the name given to one of the Lypton Village members (the now-legendary gang comprising Bono and his close friends from their North Dublin neighborhood).
"Paul" is no doubt referring to Bono himself, as his real name is Paul Hewson.
As for what the song actually means (if anything)... probably nothing too deep, lol!
"Johnny Swallow" was purportedly the name given to one of the Lypton Village members (the now-legendary gang comprising Bono and his close friends from their North Dublin neighborhood).
"Paul" is no doubt referring to Bono himself, as his real name is Paul Hewson.
As for what the song actually means (if anything)... probably nothing too deep, lol!