I Know a Soldier
The U.S. Army Airborne & Infantry Lyrics
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You know, you never let the good ones go
Holding onto you like rope
Talking to my memories like they would remember me
Oh, the good ones never get old
The rest of them, I let go
Ooh, when did you stop making sense?
Strung out on the bed, I can't handle this (handle this, handle this)
Ooh, I've got mixed, mixed emotions
Ooh, I've got mixed, mixed emotions
You're a lightweight, gotta get your head straight
Hellbent on a mistake, mistake
And ooh, I've got mixed, mixed emotions
It's a little bit funny how
It all makes sense in the here and now
Oh, we were just boys back then
Hanging on by a thread
I didn't know how to tell you
What it was I had been going through
Oh, it's better left unsaid
It's been weighing me down since then
Ooh, when did you stop making sense?
"You're slurring your words again", he said
Strung out on the bed, I can't handle this (handle this, handle this)
Ooh, I've got mixed, mixed emotions
Ooh, I've got mixed, mixed emotions
So, tell me, tell me how your night went
Guess you lost your license, did they like your accent?
Ooh, I've got mixed, mixed emotions
Mixed emotions
I'm dancing on a ceiling (the ceiling, the ceiling)
But I just lost all feeling (feeling, feeling)
It's history repeating (repeating, repeating)
I'm not mind reading
I'm dancing on a ceiling (I'm not)
Like I just lost all feeling (I'm not)
It's history repeating, listening (I'm not)
Face me, tell me how I'm complex, you are codependent
Pretend to be affected, life without you isn't sweet
Face me, tell me how I'm complex, you are codependent
Pretend to be affected, life without you isn't sweet, isn't sweet
Ooh, I've got mixed, mixed emotions
Ooh, I've got mixed, mixed emotions
You're a lightweight, gotta get your head straight
Hellbent on a mistake, mistake
And ooh, I've got mixed, mixed emotions
Mixed emotions
It is quite difficult to write an insightful interpretation of the lyrics to The U.S. Army Airborne & Infantry's song "I Know a Soldier" as the lyrics aren't coherent or have a clear meaning. It can be inferred that the song is about flexing, killing, and doing things fearlessly without caring about consequences. The lyrics mention illegal activities and violence, indicating life in the military isn't for everyone. The Army can be a brutal and unforgiving place, and this song might be empowering for some while being a nightmare for others.
Overall, the song seems to glorify violence and lawlessness, which can be problematic. It's essential to note that the lyrics of this song do not represent the US Army's values or the soldiers fighting for their country. The work of the soldiers is to protect and serve, and they often make personal sacrifices for the country's welfare. With this in mind, the song's lyrics are not a fair representation of the army's reality.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what I mean
I'm confident that you understand me
I don't wait until it's green
I hurry without waiting for permission
Red light racing my routine
I constantly disobey rules to achieve my goals
Drive your lanes I drive between
I take shortcuts and create my own path
Turn off the lights and stay unseen
I operate in secret and avoid detection
Cre-cre-cre creepin at you motherfuckin back
I'm silently approaching you from behind
Ima let you fucking wet
I might shoot you without hesitation
I dont think you understand
You underestimate my intentions and capabilities
You just a body in my face
You are an obstacle in my way
We bouta cracking with the gang
We are united and prepared to engage in violence
I'm gonna flex until I'm dead
I will always show off my strength and power
Got bandana on my head
I represent a group or organization through my attire
These fuckers cannot understand
My enemies are ignorant of my tactics and strategies
Cuttin with the motherfucking blade boy
I use any means necessary to achieve my objectives
Got your bitch on my dick , call this flex boy
I assert my dominance and dominance over others
Count the money , count the bitches , got no recoil
I measure my success by material possessions and sexual conquests
Aint giving you a motherfucking chance boy
I will not allow you to harm me or my mission
Look at your fucking back
You should be aware of your surroundings and potential threats
You know aint fuck with that
You know you can't defeat me
Got the glock and its fucking black
I carry a concealed weapon for protection or offense
Six shots aint gonna attack
I have enough ammunition to defend myself or eliminate a target
Yeah mane
Yes, my friend
I'm gonna kill this thing dont hate me
I will accomplish my objective, even if it offends others
Centipede on nose
I disregard hygiene or modesty
I'm flexing
I am showing off my strength and confidence
Bitch im flexing
I am expressing my power over others, especially women
You know what i mean you hoe
You are aware of my intentions and attitude towards you
Fucking yo bitch in the splin and I'll go
I am having sex with your partner and leaving immediately
Making my thing, they say that I'm slow
I am steadily making progress despite criticism or setbacks
Glock in my hand, they say that I'm dope
I am known for carrying a gun and being ruthless
Better dont try me, you know that I'll grow
You should not challenge me, because I will become more powerful
Get my revenge, see your blood in the snow
I will retaliate against those who have wronged me, causing their death or injury
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Miller, Max Helyer, Daniel Flint, Matthew Barnes, Josh Franceschi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Onix.556
In 2001 on my 4th jump I had a collision under the plane with someone, his chute was wrapped around me and I knew I was falling faster than previous jumps. Thought I was tangled in my chute…Upon pulling my reserve, I noticed a jumper dangling below me….my reserve chute stole the air from main and collapsed it, so now two of us rode my reserve to the ground at an extremely fast pace.
He smacked the ground and I landed on him breaking his leg in several spots, splitting my chin wide open from his risers smacking me.
I laid there crying for a while lol, second guessing my choices in life. The black hat ran up to me and after assisting the guy with his leg he looked at me and said “damn airborne! you need stitches badly but if you go to hospital you won’t jump your 5th jump and will recycled.”
“Put a bandage on it and let’s get you graduated.” He absolutely motivated me to make that final jump. Back then your 4th and 5th jump were back to back around 4pm and then a night jump around 6pm or 7pm. So I had to immediately turn my chute in and jump again after that malfunction….after that went to hospital but they couldn’t stitch it because I waited to long. I ended up going to back to Bragg after , quickly made jump master after 3 years, and before I knew it I had 138 jumps over my 14 year career. I was never scared of jumping again until the day my son was born….that was my last jump. I was terrified and knew I couldn’t do it anymore.
~All the way
@DripGoku_8
Graduated yesterday. Class 04-24!
Remember, feet and knees together, bring your personal canteen. They issue out helmets.
Pay close attention to ground week and tower week, as you’ll be learning how to properly plf, jump out of the 34 ft tower and mock bird exits. Also be prepared to run everywhere you freaking go lol.
Get familiar with properly rigging your combat equipment as you’ll be buddy rigging each other. We DID NOT do the 250 foot tower as the instructor mentioned in this video.
Pay attention to everything they have to teach you, embrace the suck, and you’ll make Jump Week look easy!
#AATW
@Onix.556
Yes! Get your BA/BS degree first but don’t go in as an officer. Join as enlisted for minimum amount of years (2-3), then submit your OCS or warrant officer packet while in as enlisted.
The best officers I had were prior enlisted guys. They understood what went through and everyone respected them more. I’m not saying you wouldn’t be respected but just saying you would be admired more going enlisted first.
If you go warrant officer you may enjoy that so much more than as an officer. They are the professionals in their field, Artillery, Medical, Mechanical, Aviation or pilots.
Just curious, why are you picking education? You can be a teacher in most states without a degree in education but the Army doesn’t allow all degree fields to go OCS.
If you have any interest in it at all I recommend Computer Science, Engineering, Aviation, Or even the easiest of all Business Management and put most focus on knocking out as many Microsoft certifications, AI certifications, Linux and CISCO certifications as possible
You would never be jobless and would easily make six figures immediately. Sorry I went off on that lol…I’m sure you’re picking education for a reason
@trinidydae
I just graduated airborne school on Friday, June 9th 2023. So proud to be airborne 🤍
@alchemicalsoul
Congrats! Strong work!
@bryanmoreno377
Was there an ACFT?
@alphanomad511
@@bryanmoreno377 it’s not an acft, just pull-ups and a run
@mikehorn7678
Good for you! Best wishes in a rewarding tour, or career.......!
@carlousmagus5387
Congratulations you earned it. I pray God I, too, will earn my wings.
@josephsokoloski7010
I am a graduate of Airborne in June of 1981.. Served in HHT 1/17th Air Cav 82nd ABN Ft. Bragg Smoke Bomb hill..also graduated Recondo Oct 82..loved it..
@Flomo112
I am still proud 30 years later I was airborne
@jbibro
Me too. 👊🏻
@HWG-wm8ld
Such an amazing accomplishment. Wow, fragile females graduate from this school every month.