It was our deployment that truely defined the term 4th Quarter. No more was it just the words Alvin Green spoke one Friday night... It was the mentality we embraced. The 4th Quarter in the game of our lives. This is where we had to play thru our injuries both mental and physical, because losing was not an option. There were no timeouts or instant replays... no penalties or flags on the play... and no home field advantage. This was whether or not we ever stepped foot on the field to play again, and the most humbling moment of our lives. There, there is no such thing as overtime, or a tie. You either win or you lose. And, we were down 1, faced with a decision to which there was only one answer. Go for two. Because, anything less was to have given up without ever having tried to win. And winning there was the difference between life and death.
That same mentality inspires our music. 4th25 music. Consider this your 2 minute warning!!!"
- 4th25
THE ANTHEM
4th25 Lyrics
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For they break me for what I'm worth
I know the odds are with the house
But at this moment its in reverse
So why would it hurt
If I was to put it all on the table
5.56 on my chips man
stable then a tree
But I call it a mag
And double down on anything
Because my hand ain't that bad
they want me surveillance and tagged
'Cause I know that they scared of me
What I'm dealt is always killer
So every round they change dealers on me
break 'em down for the loot
'Cause they think that I won't shoot
Now its all about the pride
And how I lace up my boots
focused on revenge
Because they made it that way
And all hands get a chance
'Cause I don't bluff I play
Geneva made the rules
Of the house from the start
But look I got something for that
Look i'm start switchin cards
I'm a force to be recogned with
Ask Allah to PM
And I'll cash in my chips
For your ticket to go meetum
Chorus: x2]
This here the soldiers anthem
For our country we stand strong
Though our lease on life is short
You see we may not live that long
We understand the odds
But play every hand like its 21
Gamble our lives everytime
Knowin every hand can't be won
Repeat
V2
We on the streets like it's a table in vegas
Know the house run it
But we still trying to break the bank
Layin bullets down like hundreds
No attention to the odds
Though we know bein broke is upon us
We only place bigger bets
Cause we can feel 13 comin
Our lifes out of our hands
Adrenalines pumpin
And though our cards tell us fold
We know we can bluffem
We got too much on the line here
To lay down and not do nothing
So we commit and hope we are
Never forced to cut our losses
Split 2 bitches wishin 2 niggaz
Ed hop up on em
Playin our hand so dirty
That we cannot washem
Got the house ready to fold
They like somebody stoppem
Its to the point now
Everytime them dice roll they will not watchem
Force the odds in my favor
Variables become constant
And I will not lose
That's just how bad I want it
So I put everything I own on it
Even my life
Cause I ain't leavin here not knowing
Whether or not I really tried to breakem
The look in the eyes
Though they trying to hide it they shakin
And they don't wanna deal no more
I got they confidence waivering
But its too late
And though I know the dice are loaded still playem
Cause I ain't layin down regardless of odds
Y'all got to break me standin.
Chorus
The Anthem by 4th25 is a song that talks about the parallels between gambling and war. The song is full of metaphors that relate the two, like how soldiers on the field risk their lives with every move they make, much like a gambler betting everything they have on a game of chance. The opening verse talks about the gambler's mindset of giving it their all, even though the odds are stacked against them. The lyrics "Give em all that I got for they break me for what I'm worth" show how the gambler is willing to risk everything even when the house always wins.
As the song progresses, the metaphor shifts to a soldier's perspective. The lyrics "We on the streets like it's a table in vegas, know the house run it, but we still trying to break the bank," imply that the odds are against them, but they keep fighting regardless. These lines also demonstrate how the military higher-ups control the soldiers' every move, like how the house controls the game in casinos. The soldiers are gambling their lives every day, knowing that every hand can't be won, but they keep playing anyway, because to give up would mean to die anyway.
In conclusion, 4th25's The Anthem is a powerful song that uses metaphors from two seemingly different worlds, gambling and war, to create a compelling narrative about the struggles of soldiers and the risks they take every day.
Line by Line Meaning
Give em all that I got
I am willing to risk everything I have for this cause
For they break me for what I'm worth
I know that they will try to defeat me because of my value, but I will not let them
I know the odds are with the house
I am aware that the odds are not in my favor, but I will still try my best to win
But at this moment its in reverse
Despite the odds, I am currently in a winning position
So why would it hurt
I am willing to take risks and face potential consequences
If I was to put it all on the table
I am willing to bet everything I have
5.56 on my chips man
I am putting a large value on this bet
Read it across the label
The value of my bet is clearly marked
Stable then a tree
I am calm and collected
But I call it a mag
I have a secret weapon up my sleeve
And double down on anything
I am confident in my abilities and will take risks
Because my hand ain't that bad
I have a decent chance of winning
They want me surveillance and tagged
They are keeping a close eye on me because they are afraid of my potential
'Cause I know that they scared of me
I intimidate and scare my opponents
What I'm dealt is always killer
I always have a strong hand
So every round they change dealers on me
My opponents are constantly switching in hopes of getting an edge over me
Break 'em down for the loot
I will defeat my opponents for the prize
'Cause they think that I won't shoot
They underestimate my willingness to take risks
Now its all about the pride
I am fighting for my pride and reputation
And how I lace up my boots
I am preparing for the battle and making sure I am ready
Focused on revenge
My drive and determination come from a desire for revenge
Because they made it that way
My opponents have caused me to seek revenge
And all hands get a chance
I believe in giving everyone an equal opportunity
'Cause I don't bluff I play
I am honest and direct in my approach
Geneva made the rules
The rules are set by those in power
Of the house from the start
The rules have always favored the house
But look I got something for that
I have a strategy to overcome these biased rules
Look i'm start switchin cards
I am changing the game and my opponents cannot keep up
I'm a force to be reckoned with
I am a powerful and intimidating opponent
Ask Allah to PM
I ask for a higher power to assist me
And I'll cash in my chips
If I win, I will collect my prize
For your ticket to go meetum
I will use my winnings for something valuable
This here the soldiers anthem
This song represents the attitude and mindset of soldiers
For our country we stand strong
We are committed to our country and will fight for it
Though our lease on life is short
We acknowledge the risks and short life expectancy associated with our duty
You see we may not live that long
We are prepared to risk our lives for our country and its values
We understand the odds
We know that the odds may not be in our favor
But play every hand like its 21
We approach each challenge with confidence and diligence
Gamble our lives everytime
We are constantly at risk and must be willing to take risks to succeed
Knowin every hand can't be won
We understand that we may not always succeed, but we will still try
We on the streets like it's a table in vegas
Our lives are constantly at risk and the stakes are high
Know the house run it
Our opponents have an advantage and control the situation
But we still trying to break the bank
We will still attempt to win despite the odds
Layin bullets down like hundreds
We are willing to use violence and force to succeed
No attention to the odds
We refuse to be intimidated by the odds and will continue to fight
Though we know bein broke is upon us
We may face negative consequences, but we will persevere
We only place bigger bets
We are willing to take greater risks to succeed
Cause we can feel 13 comin
We are anticipating something important
Our lifes out of our hands
We are not in control of our own lives
Adrenalines pumpin
Our adrenaline is high due to the intense situation
And though our cards tell us fold
Our situation may not seem favorable, but we will still try
We know we can bluffem
We will use strategies such as bluffing to succeed
We got too much on the line here
The stakes are high and we have a lot to lose
To lay down and not do nothing
We refuse to give up and will continue to fight
So we commit and hope we are
We are fully committed to our cause
Never forced to cut our losses
We hope to succeed without facing negative consequences
Split 2 bitches wishin 2 niggaz
We are in a difficult and intense situation with two opposing parties
Ed hop up on em
We are taking action and making moves
Playin our hand so dirty
We are willing to use any means necessary to succeed
That we cannot washem
Our actions have consequences that cannot be undone
Got the house ready to fold
Our opponents are in a vulnerable position
They like somebody stoppem
Our opponents are looking for help to stop our success
Its to the point now
The situation has become very intense
Everytime them dice roll they will not watchem
Our opponents are unable to keep up with our strategies and tactics
Force the odds in my favor
We are using our skills and strategies to overcome the odds
Variables become constant
We are able to control the variables of the situation
And I will not lose
Our determination and hard work will not go to waste
That's just how bad I want it
Our desire for success is extremely strong
So I put everything I own on it
We are willing to risk everything we have for our goal
Even my life
We are putting our lives on the line for our cause
Cause I ain't leavin here not knowing
We refuse to leave without achieving what we set out for
Whether or not I really tried to breakem
We will do everything in our power to defeat our opponents
The look in the eyes
Our opponents are intimidated and afraid
Though they trying to hide it they shakin
Our opponents are trying to hide their fear, but we can sense it
And they don't wanna deal no more
Our opponents are losing hope and confidence
I got they confidence waivering
Our strategy and tactics are causing our opponents to lose confidence
But its too late
Our opponents have already lost
And though I know the dice are loaded still playem
We refuse to be intimidated by biased rules and will continue to fight
Cause I ain't layin down regardless of odds
Our determination and perseverance will overcome any obstacle
Lyrics © Royalty Network
Written by: DJ ROACH, KEITH ELAM, Dj Roadh
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