Butcher of Balmoral
Legacy of Compassion: Butcher of Balmoral's Timeless Message
Lyrics
Butcher of Balmoral
The title introduces a figure known as the "Butcher of Balmoral."
The Butcher of Balmoral, Down Along Riding Road
Reiterates the title and provides a location, "Down Along Riding Road."
A Story that's untold.
Emphasizes that the story is not well-known or has not been told widely.
A Legend of his time, What he did he saved Lives
Describes the Butcher as a legendary figure of his time, emphasizing his life-saving actions.
How he fed the poor people
Highlights the Butcher's benevolence in providing food for the poor.
He would say
Indicates a recurring statement or philosophy attributed to the Butcher.
Smile Every day, Give more than you take
Shares the Butcher's advice to smile, give more than you take, and fill your heart with gold.
Fill your heart with Gold
Continues the theme of enriching one's life with positive virtues.
Treasure Yesterday, Live for Tomorrow
Encourages valuing the past, looking forward to the future, and embracing kindness.
Kindness will Light Your Way
Connects kindness with illuminating one's path in life.
War was coming down, No money was around
Sets the historical context of war and financial difficulties.
Rasions for the poor
Mentions provisions for the poor during challenging times.
At the end of each day, The Butcher went out of his way
Highlights the Butcher's extra efforts to ensure children had enough to eat.
To make sure the children ate
Repeats the Butcher's emphasis on caring for the well-being of children.
He would say
Reiterates a statement made by the Butcher, possibly reinforcing its importance.
He would say
Repeats the Butcher's words for emphasis.
Smile Every day, Give more than you take
Restates the Butcher's advice on smiling, giving, and cultivating a generous heart.
Fill your heart with Gold
Reaffirms the importance of filling one's heart with positive qualities.
Treasure Yesterday, Live for Tomorrow
Echoes the themes of valuing the past, looking to the future, and embracing kindness.
Kindness will Light Your Way
Concludes with the idea that kindness guides one's way in life.
Louie was a local Hero, For those who knew what he did
Introduces another character, Louie, as a local hero connected to the Butcher.
He looked after the people
Highlights Louie's role in caring for the community.
For me he was much more, He was my grand Pa.
Personalizes the relationship with Louie by revealing him as the speaker's grandpa.
I will never for get his words
Expresses a lasting impact by stating the speaker will never forget Louie's words.
He would say
Reiterates one of Louie's statements, possibly a piece of wisdom or advice.
Smile Every day, Give more than you take
Restates Louie's advice on smiling, giving, and cultivating a generous heart.
Fill your heart with Gold
Emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with positive qualities.
Treasure Yesterday, Live for Tomorrow
Reiterates themes of valuing the past, looking to the future, and embracing kindness.
Kindness will Light Your Way
Concludes with the idea that kindness guides one's way in life.
Smile Every day, Give more than you take
Repeated verses for emphasis, reinforcing the Butcher and Louie's messages.
Fill your heart with Gold
-Treasure Yesterday, Live for Tomorrow
-Kindness will Light Your Way
-Smile Every day, Give more than you take
-Fill your heart with Gold
-Treasure Yesterday, Live for Tomorrow
-Kindness will Light Your Way
Final repetition of the idea that kindness lights one's way in life.
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