Fallen Soldiers Lyrics – G Herbo

Fallen Soldiers Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Feeling completely empty and lost after losing close friends.

[Chorus]
He’s expressing the deep pain and emptiness he feels after losing many close friends and influential figures in his life. Each death leaves him feeling like he has nothing left inside. The sadness is intense, making him sweat and cry uncontrollably. He carries a gun for protection because most of the people he trusted and loved are gone. The phrase fallen soldiers shows that he sees his lost friends as comrades who fought their battles but didn’t survive. It’s a mix of grief, fear, and loyalty, showing how much these losses shaped him emotionally.

[Verse 1]
He starts by naming friends who died violently on his block, showing that the environment he grew up in is full of danger and the cycle of violence never stops. Even as a teenager, he had already witnessed a lot and was told he would never escape his neighborhood. Despite all that, he had dreams of making it out and started rapping, encouraged by friends, even though he had no money and risked getting in trouble with the law. Life forced him to do dangerous things to protect his friends and survive, even if it caused pain to his mother. He confesses that chasing money and taking part in violence never truly satisfied him. He compares his surroundings to swimming with piranhas, a place full of danger and betrayal, and describes murders happening so often that it became like a suffocating heat. He couldn’t show emotions openly because of all the trauma he carried. Eventually, he escapes to California and lives safely in a bulletproof car, but the grief of losing his brother and friends continues. He has paid for over twenty funerals but still keeps pushing forward. Even with financial success, he stays alert and keeps guns ready, trusting only a few friends to watch his back. Loyalty, survival, and remembering his fallen friends remain central to his life, shaping his decisions and mindset.

[Chorus]
He continues to reflect on the emptiness after losing more friends. Each name is another reminder of the people who are gone, leaving him heartbroken and constantly on edge. He experiences cold sweats and tears he can’t hide, and carries a gun to feel some safety. The repeated idea of fallen soldiers emphasizes how these losses have shaped his world, leaving only a small group of trusted friends and making him more aware of mortality and danger.

[Verse 2]
He talks about fully living in street life, always ready to defend himself and his people. He admits he started from nothing, experiencing violence firsthand, and survived by being tough, loyal, and strategic. He reflects on the struggle to make money, provide for his kids, and maintain his own style while remembering the friends he lost. The deaths around him force him to stay vigilant, carrying extra weapons and preparing for dangerous situations. He also explains the importance of loyalty, discipline, and resilience in a harsh environment. Even after achieving wealth, he remembers the dark days and sacrifices that brought him here. Every step forward is shadowed by the losses he endured, showing how survival, grief, and loyalty are all intertwined. He emphasizes that everyone around him comes from a place of pain and sadness, where losing friends is normal, and this collective grief defines his community.

[Chorus]
The grief becomes heavier as he remembers even more friends who died. Each name adds to the sense of emptiness and emotional pain, making him feel like he has almost nothing left. He continues to sweat, cry, and carry the weight of these losses while staying armed for protection. The repeated reference to fallen soldiers highlights how the people he loved are gone, leaving only a few he can trust. Each loss feels like losing a soldier in a battle, reinforcing the sense of danger and loyalty in his life. Despite the pain, he keeps surviving, protecting the few friends left, and living with the memories of those who didn’t make it.