Open Arms comes from EPIC: The Musical, Jorge Rivera-Herrans' sung-through adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, first released with The Troy Saga in 2022. Polites, Odysseus's close friend and crewmate, sings the song to argue for greeting the world with kindness rather than distrust. As EPIC spread through TikTok animatics, fan edits, and theatre communities during its album releases, Polites became a fan favourite for his optimism. This short excerpt keeps circulating because it isolates his philosophy in one warm, instantly recognisable moment.