Champion
Champion's Lonely Legacy: A Tale of Strength and Solitude
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He was lean and full of quiet rage and built just like a wall
Describes Champion's physical appearance and demeanor, emphasizing his strength and quiet anger.
He had circles under his eyes and he stood at 6 feet tall
Highlights the tired look in Champion's eyes and his tall stature.
He rode an old bicycle that he'd stole from off the rack
Reveals Champion's tendency to take things without permission, suggesting a rebellious nature.
The kind of man that when he takes from you, you don't ask for it back
Portrays Champion as someone not to be questioned or challenged when he takes from others.
His hands were big as baseball gloves and fists were solid rock
Emphasizes the physical strength of Champion's hands and fists, reinforcing his tough image.
He was born out in Modesto from pure old Okie stock
Provides background on Champion's origin, born in Modesto from Okie stock.
And he moved here with his mama, but she left him long ago
Explains that Champion's mother left him, leaving him with unresolved feelings about his absent father.
And he looks just like his Daddy who he never got to know
Notes the physical resemblance between Champion and his unknown father.
It's best to fear him, cause he only has his name
Suggests that fearing Champion is advisable as his reputation is built solely on his name.
They call him Champion, cause he never lost a game
Introduces the nickname "Champion" and implies his undefeated status in games or conflicts.
Out in that old cold town he's the toughest of them all
Establishes Champion as the toughest person in the town.
Never knew a man to challenge him that didn't take a fall
Asserts that anyone challenging Champion ends up defeated or falling.
He had a leather wallet that he'd had since he was 9
Describes Champion's sentimental attachment to a wallet given to him by his absent father.
His mother said it was his Dad's, but he knew that was a lie
Highlights the discrepancy in his mother's explanation for the wallet, creating doubt about his true parentage.
Cause Mama had so many men after he went away
Implies his mother's promiscuity after his father left.
It was likely one of theirs but Champion kept it anyway
Despite uncertainty, Champion keeps the wallet, signifying a connection to his father.
Inside it was a photograph full of holes and marks
Describes a photo in the wallet depicting Champion and his mother, emphasizing the sentimental value.
Of him and his Mama on the swing set at the park
Specifies the location of the photo, suggesting a happy memory from his childhood.
And on the back it read you're Mom and Daddy's pride and joy
Reveals a message on the back of the photo, highlighting the pride and joy his parents felt for him.
On lonely nights he'll pull it out and wish he was a boy
Indicates that Champion yearns to go back to the time when he was carefree.
It's best to fear him, cause he only has his name
Reiterates the fear associated with Champion's name, emphasizing the impact of his reputation.
They call him Champion, cause he never lost a game
Reaffirms the nickname "Champion" and his undefeated status, reinforcing his tough image.
Out in that old cold town he's the toughest of them all
Restates Champion's reputation as the toughest person in the town.
Never knew a man to challenge him that didn't take a fall
Recaps that challenging Champion leads to defeat for the challenger.
Two AM on August first a birthday all alone
Sets the scene on Champion's birthday, suggesting loneliness and isolation.
The lights they shone like candles on the window by the phone
Uses the metaphor of candle-like lights to describe the atmosphere, indicating a somber mood.
And at the door the Sheriff's there with a warrant to arrest
Introduces a conflict with the sheriff arriving to arrest Champion.
The man that they call Champion and put his case to rest
Implies that Champion's legal troubles may lead to his downfall or demise.
So come out with your hands up and you'll leave this place alive
Advises Champion to surrender peacefully to avoid a violent confrontation.
Champion weren't afraid to kill a man and he weren't afraid to die
Highlights Champion's willingness to resort to violence, underscoring his tough and fearless nature.
And he'd leave this word a violent way, just like his father did
Compares Champion's potential fate to that of his father, suggesting a cycle of violence.
But you can't really blame him, oh, that poor old Okie kid
Sympathizes with Champion, attributing his actions to his difficult upbringing as an Okie kid.
It's best to fear him, cause he only has his name
Reiterates the advice to fear Champion, emphasizing the power of his name.
They called him Champion, cause he never lost a game
Restates the undefeated status of Champion, solidifying his reputation as a formidable figure.
Out in that old cold town he's the toughest of them all
Confirms Champion as the toughest person in the town, echoing his established reputation.
Never knew a man to challenge him that didn't take a fall
Repeats the pattern of anyone challenging Champion ending up defeated.
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