Many musicians are known by the instruments they play. Keith Richards' 1950s Fender Telecaster named "Micawber". Joseph Bell's 1713 Stradivari that is only known as "he". Coltrane's saxophone, Gillespie's trumpet. The great musicians are often only half of an intimate duo. They helped create an instrument's brand and future generations try to live up to that name. When it's good, it's really good.
And the next line of that poem goes along like "and when he's bad, he's very very bad." Back in the day, kids knew if they did something out of line, that a neighbor would call their parents and before they got home, there was already a lecture coming. Parents were highly involved, neighbors had an "eye out" for the wee ones in the community.
There was no doubt in years past where you belonged and your home. If you got that lecture when stepping out of line, there was little doubt that you would be reminded that you were a reflection on your parents. You were reminded that when you were out and about, you needed to "remember whose you are." You are a direct reflection on your family name and on God (or your family's deity).
Take some time to read this article, to have your eyes open. Make your life better. Have your priorities right. Remember Whose You Are - live up to your name.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/pearls-before-breakfast-can-one-of-the-nations-great-musicians-cut-through-the-fog-of-a-dc-rush-hour-lets-find-out/2014/09/23/8a6d46da-4331-11e4-b47c-f5889e061e5f_story.html
