Ode to the Man with the Golden Arm
Golden Arm's Symphony: A Life-Preserving Ode
Lyrics
Before they’ve seen the light of day
Refers to the period before a child is born.
held close against a mother’s chest
Describes the closeness between a newborn and its mother, emphasizing protection and care.
You’re the vessel of the vaccine
Metaphorically compares the person to a vessel containing life-saving medicine or help.
allowing them a first born breath
Allowing others to experience their first breath, symbolizing the gift of life.
The vessel, the vaccine
Reiterates the metaphor of being a vessel of something valuable for others' survival.
Held against a mothers chest
Rephrases the previous lines to emphasize the importance of a mother's care and protection.
Prompted by your own transfusion
Refers to the individual's altruistic nature, where kindness flows through them.
Kindness runs along your veins
Highlights the exceptional nature of the person's generosity and compassion.
rare the gift you humble hero
Describes the person as a humble hero due to their rare and selfless actions.
old heart beats the young ones safe
Symbolizes the protection the person offers to others, especially the vulnerable.
Rare gift, hero
Reiterates the person's exceptional and heroic nature.
Kindness runs along your veins
Rephrases the earlier lines, emphasizing the person's inherent kindness.
Expecting nothing in return
Emphasizes the person's lack of expectation for recognition or repayment for their deeds.
A million dollar spring so vital
Describes the immense value and importance of the person's selfless actions.
Given freely modest rescue
Highlights the person's act of providing help without seeking attention or praise.
You’re the answer to survival
Indicates that the person is the key to others' survival due to their generosity.
freely rescue
Reiterates the act of providing aid and assistance without any expectation of reward.
a million dollar spring so vital
Rephrases the earlier lines, stressing the invaluable nature of the person's contributions.
Ode to the man with the golden arm
Directly addresses and praises the person with exceptional qualities, likening them to a hero.
Once a week you met the needle
Refers to the routine of donating blood regularly.
Now you’ve given all you could
Expresses that the person has given their maximum effort or capacity to help others.
1000 gestures broke the record
Highlights the numerous generous acts performed by the person, setting a record.
Pioneer’s last day giving blood
Suggests that the person's charitable acts have reached a pinnacle, potentially indicating the end of their blood donation due to exhaustion or surpassing limits.
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