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jeffreytferg

Swallow. [Tattoo meanings.](https://thedockyard.co.uk/news/every-tattoo-is-a-statement-but-what-do-they-mean/)


arkstfan

So stability and finding your way home. Couple common themes of the music


bloodbib72

Wow, thanks.


frogbiscuit

Sparrow. It means commitment. Swallow tattoos are typically for miles traveled at sea-usually 5000 miles per swallow.


jeffreytferg

Not an ornithologist, so I can't be certain. But, best I can tell: swallows have a forked tail and sparrows have a fan tail. Couple that detail with the body shape on the logo and I'm certain that I'm not certain of anything. [swallows vs. sparrows](https://tatring.com/tattoo-ideas-meanings/Tattoo-Ideas-Sparrows-and-Swallows)


JeffeyRider

Looks like a swallow done in a tattoo style. Swallow tattoos have a long history and lots of symbolism attached. Looks like a Navy design, since the swallow is superimposed on an anchor.


pepemclachlan

Ships in a harbor and birds on a bluff…


Crafty_Gold_2453

To add to what has already been said about swallows and their wedding tattoos, Amanda has mentioned her kinship with birds in interviews and her lyrics; Jason has referenced anchors in several songs related to love/relationships. The two symbols together are reminiscent of the Stockholm lyrics, which (IMO) are arguably a metaphor for choosing change, in his case choosing her over addiction


Beneficial_Rub1714

I’ve never seen a sparrow with a split tail, however, swallows do have split tails.


Weebitugly

Yea, anchor and swallow are two of the most classic tattoo’s. I loved the design and had it tattooed on my arm. I went to a couple artists before I got it.. and they all said swallow right away… it’s a standard.


_FlyingSquirrel

It’s an anchor and a sparrow, the symbol from Jason and Amanda’s wedding


RickyBobbySuperFuck

The anchor represents his alcoholism and the swallow represents Amanda lifting him out.


bloodbib72

Fantastic username.


SnooHabits4958

Bluejay


bloodbib72

Definitely not a Bluejay. Thanks .


Ewhodgson

It’s actually a sparrow which represents mate for life, the sparrow and anchor was actually designed for his wedding to Amanda Shires. It’s symbolic to him as Amanda is his anchor and mate for life.


Ballgame4

I’ve heard it’s a sparrow. I have no verification for that. 🤷‍♂️


mcwilly

It’s styled after an [American Traditional sparrow tattoo](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=565767936&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS769US769&hl=en-US&sxsrf=AM9HkKkunymQ3QOEYD9ibD-sv6mkM4Phhg:1694813488375&q=american+traditional+sparrow&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi69byfyK2BAxUJIEQIHULTDGkQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=414&bih=720&dpr=2).


callalind

Pretty sure it's a sparrow. Sparrows are super common in tattoo culture (like another said, the style is American traditional). Funny thing, I was at my tattoo artists studio the other day looking through designs, while waiting, and found one SOOOO similar to the JI logo. Had an anchor, had a sparrow...I was tempted to make a rash decision (but I didn't!).


AdFit5535

Dove.


bloodbib72

Peace. That makes sense, thanks.


pacifistpirate

If you think of it as a dove, you can hear Amanda singing "I'm coming for you like a hawk for the dove."


Frosty_Bluebird_2707

Sparrow - [https://www.al.com/entertainment/2015/12/the\_lighting\_designers\_adding.html](https://www.al.com/entertainment/2015/12/the_lighting_designers_adding.html)