IV
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Of the wonderful things that you get out of life there are four.
And they may not be many but nobody needs any more.
Of the many facts making the list of life,
Truth takes the lead.
And to relax knowing the gist of life,
It's truth you need.

Then the second is honor and happiness makes number three.
When you put them together you know what the last one must be.
Baby so truth, honor and happiness
And one thing more,
Meaning only wonderful, wonderful love that'll make four.

Of the wonderful things that you get out of life there are four.
And they may not be many but nobody needs any more.
Of the many facts making the list of life,
Truth takes the lead.
And to relax knowing the gist of life,
It's truth you need.

Then the second is honor and happiness makes number three.
When you put them together you know what the last one must be.
Baby so truth, honor and happiness
And one thing more,
Meaning love and that's the real score and more than enough when times are tough and poor.
They may not comprise a lot




Still (you) only got those four.
And there ain't no more.

Overall Meaning

In IV, Bobby Womack shares his philosophy on life by listing the four most wonderful things that anyone can hope to obtain: truth, honor, happiness, and love. He begins by asserting that there are only four things worth pursuing in life and that nobody really needs anything more. Of those four things, he puts truth as the primary, saying that it should be the foundation for all other pursuits. He suggests that one can better relax and understand the true meaning of life if they have a solid commitment to truth.


The second thing on Womack's list is honor, which he believes leads to happiness. He says that when you put these two things together, you know what the last thing on the list must be, and that thing is love. Womack believes that all four of these things are essential components of a meaningful life, and that they provide an adequate framework for navigating life, even in tough times.


IV is a poignant meditation on the most important things in life. Womack's message is that if you focus on truth, honor, happiness, and love, then everything else will fall into place. His lyrics also remind us that the things that truly matter in life are not always material or tangible, and that there is more to existence than just accumulating possessions.


Line by Line Meaning

Of the wonderful things that you get out of life there are four.
Life offers only four wonderful things that truly matter.


And they may not be many but nobody needs any more.
These four things are sufficient for a fulfilling life.


Of the many facts making the list of life, Truth takes the lead.
Truth is the most important thing in life.


And to relax knowing the gist of life, It's truth you need.
To have peace of mind, one must understand the truth of life.


Then the second is honor and happiness makes number three.
After truth, honor and happiness are the next most important things in life.


When you put them together you know what the last one must be.
The final thing that completes a fulfilling life becomes obvious when you consider truth, honor, and happiness.


Baby so truth, honor and happiness And one thing more, Meaning only wonderful, wonderful love that'll make four.
The four things that make for a truly great life are truth, honor, happiness, and love.


Meaning love and that's the real score and more than enough when times are tough and poor.
Love is the most important of the four, and it is especially valuable during difficult and trying times.


They may not comprise a lot Still (you) only got those four. And there ain't no more.
While these four things may seem like a small number, they are all one truly needs to live a fulfilling and satisfying life.




Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: MILES JAYE DAVIS, JON HENDRICKS

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@dashippo5896

Bro she was a
1. Activision ceo
2. COD supervisor
3. NFL E sport hire ...?
THESE 3 alone are massive red flags, all 3 failed in some way, shape, or form.
Then you add
4. Harvard graduate (Woke Capital of the world)
5. DEI hire

It's never been more OVER



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@Qwertyuiop4409

Her saying "I am a fan of Diablo 4" instead of swaying "I am a fan of Diablo" tells me enough of her "understanding" problem.

@user-xk4kb7pe5m

i thought exactly the same

@emanuellandeholm5657

You couldn't be more out of touch. This is a huge tell that they don't really care about gamers and streamers.

@coldchillin8382

This is probably the first video games she’s played in her life

@emanuellandeholm5657

@@coldchillin8382 In all probability she's never played D4. I bet you a $ she doesn't even use Steam.

This girl gives off big Candy Crush vibes.

@Khaynizzle7

I'm hoping she means the idea of Diablo 4 lol

A fan of what Diablo 4 should have been 😭

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We need people that loves video games and the industry to be CEOs again

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There was an old movie, where they developed games and the ceo or whoever was in charge was an arse. One of the characters in the movie was a dev and worked on his own game in his free time. At the end of the movie the developer fully developed his game and it turned out better than the game he was working on for his job.

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@@Verspucci i remember this but i cant remember the name :D

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