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 Deployment
4th25 Lyrics
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And I still can't believe I'm leavin'
Out here on the rail head sweatin'
Loadin' these trains on the weekend
And now for the first time ever
Its startin' to sink in
How far were fittin' to fly away
Cause this year could turn to forever
Where we're headed
Plus what to expect I have no idea
So for anything I'm ready
Tryin' not to see the stress building
In the eyes of my family
But everyday is more weight forum
And its getting so heavy
They collapsing under the pressure
Of the situation we all facin'
Me I'm trying to remain calm forum
Though inside my hearts racin'
Got the worst on my mind
Though these thoughts I try to replace 'em
And I don't even know if I'm comin' home
But I tell 'emâ?¦ I'm gon make it.
Four hours before my flight now
Tears forming on our faces
And for these last few hours
Reality can no longer escape us
Told ourselves this won't happenin'
Now its happening and we can't change it
So in these last minutes we say bye
To say hi a year later.
Look I was madder then a motherfucker
Sadder then a motherfucker
Three days before my exit
I guess I'm trapped up in this fucker
To a
Future unknown and I say damn I really hate it
Cause I know if I was to die today they'd
Go find myself a replacement
Gave me more of a reason
To ask god and myself why
But I was saved by my manhood
Stayed in tact didn't let me cry
Made me more of a man
Knowin' the normal couldn't hack it
Feelin' like I'm Jordan or something
Risin' above and beyond the fuckin' average
Equipped with anger for any stranger
That tags along through my journey
No goodbyes to my family
Addin' pages to life's story
Slowly and surely
Closing up all unfinished business
Dead all my affairs to the rear
Cause my social life now is finished
And with god as my witness
I'm not the only one that's goin' through it
And I'll never be alone
Cause my comrades is goin' through it
Addin' gas to the flame
Knowin' life it isn't fair
But really pissed me off the most
Is half my country didn't even care
Kiss my
Family goodbye its time to load these planes
Four duffel bags for the next year
All I got to my name
Only four changes a clothes
And every outfit looks the same
Got this rifle slung on my shoulder
With seven loaded magazines
On my way over to the last place
I ever thought I'd see
Where they tell me its millions of people
That need me to set em free
So in exchange for they freedom
I put my own life on freeze
And leave everything I love
To board this plane for overseas
Knowin' some of us won't make it back
But that's the gamble we take, And we handle it
Cause we are soldiers
And we play the cards we are handed
However they fall, Let fate call it
Cause for war there is no planning
And some of the things that's gon happen here
Y'all will never understand them
But just remember
This is not you here standin'
And while were gon pray for each one of us
Like we were part of your family
And whatever fate we are handed
Know we took it like champions
And for those of us who will fall
Never let our memory be abandoned.
The Deployment by 4th25 is a military rap that talks about the emotions one goes through during their deployment. The song starts with the singer still in disbelief that they are being deployed, and the weight of the situation starts to sink in that they might not see their family ever again. Although they try not to succumb to the stress, emotions are heavy, and they can feel the pressure building up. They say goodbye to their family, uncertain about what the future might bring, especially since they are heading towards an unknown destination.
As the song progresses, the singer admits that they are angry and sad about the deployment. They are also aware that half of the country they are fighting for does not care about them. They are left with only a few clothes and a rifle to carry them through the coming year, and they may not come back alive. However, they have accepted fate and are ready to play the cards they have been given, knowing full well that they might never return. The song ends with a call to remember the fallen and the sacrifices made by soldiers.
The Deployment is an honest portrayal of the emotions members of the military go through when being deployed. It gives a glimpse into the mental and emotional state of those who put their lives at risk for their country. The song does not glorify war, nor does it paint a rosy picture of life in the military. It is a powerful reminder that the soldiers who fight for their country are also human beings with emotions and families.
Line by Line Meaning
Its only 3 months out
I have only 3 months before I get deployed
And I still can't believe I'm leavin'
I am finding it hard to believe that I will be leaving soon
Out here on the rail head sweatin'
I am currently working hard at loading trains
Loadin' these trains on the weekend
I am doing this job even on weekends
And now for the first time ever
It is the first time I am feeling this way
Its startin' to sink in
I am starting to understand the reality of the situation
How far were fittin' to fly away
I am going to fly far away from my family
And my family, might not ever see em again
There is a chance that I might not see my family again
Cause this year could turn to forever
There's a possibility that I might not return for a long time or ever
Where we're headed
I am not sure where I am headed
Plus what to expect I have no idea
I do not know what to expect in my deployment
So for anything I'm ready
I am ready for anything that comes my way
Tryin' not to see the stress building
I am trying to avoid seeing my family's stress build up
In the eyes of my family
I can see the stress building up in my family's eyes
But everyday is more weight forum
Every day it feels like there is more pressure on me
And its getting so heavy
The pressure is becoming too much
They collapsing under the pressure
My family is losing strength under the pressure
Of the situation we all facin'
We are all facing a tough situation
Me I'm trying to remain calm forum
I am trying to stay calm during this challenging time
Though inside my hearts racin'
I am nervous despite my efforts to stay calm
Got the worst on my mind
I am thinking about the worst possible outcomes
Though these thoughts I try to replace 'em
I am trying to replace my negative thoughts with positive ones
And I don't even know if I'm comin' home
I am unsure if I will return home
But I tell 'emâ?¦ I'm gon make it.
I am telling my family that I will make it through
Four hours before my flight now
My flight is going to leave in four hours
Tears forming on our faces
We are crying
And for these last few hours
We have only a few hours left together
Reality can no longer escape us
We are facing the reality of the situation
Told ourselves this won't happenin'
We convinced ourselves that this would not happen
Now its happening and we can't change it
It is happening now, and there is nothing we can do to change it
So in these last minutes we say bye
We are saying goodbye in our last moments together
To say hi a year later.
We hope to see each other again in a year
Look I was madder then a motherfucker
I was extremely angry
Sadder then a motherfucker
I was extremely sad
Three days before my exit
Three days before my deployment
I guess I'm trapped up in this fucker
I feel trapped in this situation
To a Future unknown and I say damn I really hate it
I hate not knowing what my future holds
Cause I know if I was to die today they'd Go find myself a replacement
I know I am replaceable if I die
Gave me more of a reason
This gave me more motivation
To ask god and myself why
I am questioning God and myself after realizing my replaceability
But I was saved by my manhood
I was saved by my masculinity and strength
Stayed in tact didn't let me cry
I kept my composure and didn't cry
Made me more of a man
This made me feel more mature and responsible
Knowin' the normal couldn't hack it
Knowing that many people cannot handle this situation
Feelin' like I'm Jordan or something
Feeling like I am a major part of something big
Risin' above and beyond the fuckin' average
I am surpassing the average and becoming something better
Equipped with anger for any stranger
I am ready to respond with anger if someone imposes themselves on me
That tags along through my journey
Any person who joins me in my journey
No goodbyes to my family
I did not say goodbye to my family
Addin' pages to life's story
I am adding to the story of my life
Slowly and surely
I am progressing slowly but steadily
Closing up all unfinished business
I am finishing all tasks before I leave
Dead all my affairs to the rear
I am closing all personal affairs from the past (to the rear)
Cause my social life now is finished
I cannot be social anymore
And with god as my witness
As my witness is God
I'm not the only one that's goin' through it
I am not the only one facing this situation
And I'll never be alone
I will never be alone because of my comrades
Cause my comrades is goin' through it
My comrades are going through the same situation
Addin' gas to the flame
My comrades are adding fuel to this situation
Knowin' life it isn't fair
Knowing that life is not fair
But really pissed me off the most
What really angers me the most
Is half my country didn't even care
Half of my country does not care about the situation
Kiss my Family goodbye its time to load these planes
I am saying goodbye to my family before I have to load the planes
Four duffel bags for the next year
I am bringing four duffel bags for the next year
All I got to my name
All I have is what I am carrying with me
Only four changes a clothes
I have only four sets of clothes with me
And every outfit looks the same
All my outfits look similar
Got this rifle slung on my shoulder
I am carrying a rifle on my shoulder
With seven loaded magazines
I have seven loaded magazines for my rifle
On my way over to the last place
I am on my way to the final destination
I ever thought I'd see
I never expected to visit this place
Where they tell me its millions of people
I have been told that there are millions of people in this place
That need me to set em free
These people require my help to gain their freedom
So in exchange for they freedom
In exchange for their freedom
I put my own life on freeze
I am sacrificing my own life for their freedom
And leave everything I love
I am leaving everything I love behind
To board this plane for overseas
I am boarding a plane to go overseas
Knowin' some of us won't make it back
I am aware that some of us may not return
But that's the gamble we take
It is a risk we are willing to take
And we handle it
We manage to handle the situation
Cause we are soldiers
We are soldiers
And we play the cards we are handed
We accept the situation we are given and make the best of it
However they fall, Let fate call it
Let fate decide how things will turn out
Cause for war there is no planning
It is impossible to plan for war
And some of the things that's gon happen here
Some of the things that will happen here
Y'all will never understand them
You will never understand them
But just remember
But keep in mind
This is not you here standin'
You are not in my shoes, experiencing this
And while were gon pray for each one of us
We will pray for each other
Like we were part of your family
Like we are a part of your family
And whatever fate we are handed
Whatever fate we receive
Know we took it like champions
We handled it with strength and bravery
And for those of us who will fall
For those who will not return
Never let our memory be abandoned.
Never forget us.
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