Where I'm From
Akon Feat. G-Unit Lyrics
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Been on songs with S-N-double-O-P
Inside a Ferrari with the D-are-E
Run up I let it sing like Nate D-O-double-G
Walk through 8 Mile, G-Unit's on my feet
Got a cherry lowrider in the N-why-see
Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen
I done seen Young Buck scuff Air Force One's
In Cashville, but Compton is
Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch
She graduated when Notorious B.I.G. dropped "Me and My Bitch"
She get them birds past, I put her in first class
And tell her to carry on that Duni and Burke bag
She from Grape Street, she know how to work the mag
And only buy white tees, tell 'em to keep the purple tags
'Cause the laces in my Chucks keep the beef crackin'
I lay niggaz out like creased khakis
In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin'
I got the whole N-why-see saggin'
If you don't know
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude)
(Game time niggaz, Westside)
Where I'm from
(Nigga witta attitude)
(Straight Outta Compton)
(We rock khakis and Chucks)
If you don't know
(Almost lost my life when Dre dropped The Chronic)
(Legend in the makin')
Where I'm from
(Aftermath, you better watch your colors)
(In the City of Angels)
y'all niggaz got it fucked up
What you thought cause I'm from Compton
And I couldn't do numbers like Usher?
Platinum certified, nigga that's a mill' plus
Play both sides of the fence, 'cause the Crips feel cause'
See me ridin with Nate, nigga it's still Blood
You can see-walk to this, homey it's still love
Nigga I've been bangin' since Mary J. did "Real Love"
(If you don't know)
I painted the Rover black
The West coast is back, I can smoke to that
Mom's got the CL-6, that's a fact
I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques
Niggaz lookin' for a cat to jack
Homey I'm willin' to do two life sentences back to back
So please don't push me
You niggaz is W-N-be-A, all pussy
If you don't know
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude)
(Game time niggaz, Westside)
Where I'm from
(Nigga witta attitude)
(Straight Outta Compton)
(We rock khakis and Chucks)
If you don't know
(Almost lost my life when Dre dropped The Chronic)
(Legend in the making)
Where I'm from
(Aftermath, you better watch your colors)
(In the City of Angels)
If you don't know
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude)
(Game time niggaz, Westside)
Where I'm from
(Nigga witta attitude)
(Straight Outta Compton)
(We rock khakis and Chucks)
If you don't know
(Almost lost my life when Dre dropped The Chronic)
(Legend in the making)
Where I'm from
(Aftermath, you better watch your colors)
(In the City of Angels)
In "Where I'm From," Akon collaborates with G-Unit to explore their origins and experiences growing up in their respective neighborhoods. He starts the song by listing his credentials, declaring his gang affiliation. He then boasts of his accomplishments and the connections he has built over the years. He has worked with hip-hop icons such as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Eve, and he has traveled the country, walking through 8 Mile, cruising through Compton, and visiting Philly with Eve. He nods at some of his musical inspirations, namely Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige, who have impacted his life and music. He flaunts his wealth, buying his girl a Duni and Burke bag, and selecting only the finest white tees with purple tags.
In the final verse, Akon addresses the rivalry between the Bloods and Crips. He notes that although he is from Compton, some of his closest friends are Crips. Moving beyond gang politics, Akon expresses his defiance, stating that he is willing to go to extremes if pushed. He has painted his Rover black, and he has bought a house, but more importantly, he has earned Platinum certification. The West Coast is back, and he will smoke a joint to that.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma be-L-double-O-D
I'm a member of the Bloods gang.
Been on songs with S-N-double-O-P
I have collaborated with rapper Snoop Dogg on previous tracks.
Inside a Ferrari with the D-are-E
I have been inside a Ferrari with rapper Dr. Dre.
Run up I let it sing like Nate D-O-double-G
If someone tries to attack me, I will fight back strongly like rapper Nate Dogg.
Walk through 8 Mile, G-Unit's on my feet
I am walking through 8 Mile while wearing G-Unit shoes.
Got a cherry lowrider in the N-why-see
I own a cherry-colored lowrider car in the N.W.A area of Los Angeles.
Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen
Rapper Eve brought me to Philadelphia, but I have never been to prison.
Been to Uptown with 50, seen niggaz in Timbs
I have been to Uptown with 50 Cent and seen people wearing Timberland boots.
I done seen Young Buck scuff Air Force One's
I have witnessed rapper Young Buck scuff up his Air Force One shoes.
In Cashville, but Compton is
I am currently in Cashville, but my hometown is Compton.
Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch
Back in Compton, it is just me, my son, and my girlfriend.
She graduated when Notorious B.I.G. dropped 'Me and My Bitch'
My girlfriend graduated around the time rapper Notorious B.I.G. released his song 'Me and My Bitch.'
She get them birds past, I put her in first class
My girlfriend smuggles drugs, and I reward her by putting her in first class flights.
And tell her to carry on that Duni and Burke bag
I tell my girlfriend to carry her Duni and Burke bag with her on the flight.
She from Grape Street, she know how to work the mag
My girlfriend is from Grape Street and knows how to use a gun.
And only buy white tees, tell 'em to keep the purple tags
I buy white t-shirts and tell the store to keep the purple tags off of them.
Cause the laces in my Chucks keep the beef crackin'
The laces on my Converse Chuck Taylor shoes are ready for conflict.
I lay niggaz out like creased khakis
I knock people out like someone who just bought new khaki pants.
In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin'
I am driving a G-Wagon and it is leaning because of my 23-inch rims.
I got the whole N-why-see saggin'
I am sagging my pants in the entire N.W.A area of Los Angeles.
Almost lost my life when Dre dropped The Chronic
When rapper Dr. Dre released his album 'The Chronic,' I almost lost my life in a gang conflict.
Legend in the makin'
I am on my way to becoming a legendary rapper.
y'all niggaz got it fucked up
You other rappers have completely misunderstood the situation.
What you thought cause I'm from Compton
Did you think because I hail from Compton that I am not successful?
And I couldn't do numbers like Usher?
Did you think I couldn't sell records like Usher?
Platinum certified, nigga that's a mill' plus
My album has been certified platinum, which means I have sold over one million copies.
Play both sides of the fence, 'cause the Crips feel cause'
I am neutral in gang conflicts and do not take sides, because the Crips will retaliate.
See me ridin with Nate, nigga it's still Blood
Even though I am hanging out with Nate Dogg, who is a Crip, I am still a member of the Bloods.
You can see-walk to this, homey it's still love
You can dance the Crip Walk to my music, but we still have love for each other.
Nigga I've been bangin' since Mary J. did 'Real Love'
I have been involved in gang activity since the time Mary J. Blige released her song 'Real Love.'
I painted the Rover black
I painted my car, a Rover, black.
The West coast is back, I can smoke to that
The West Coast rap scene is flourishing again, and I am celebrating with a smoke.
Mom's got the CL-6, that's a fact
My mom has a Mercedes-Benz CL-6, and that's the truth.
I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques
I have bought a house and am waiting for my platinum records to come in.
Niggaz lookin' for a cat to jack
Other rappers are looking for someone to rob.
Homey I'm willin' to do two life sentences back to back
I am willing to serve two life sentences in prison, back to back.
So please don't push me
Please do not provoke me.
You niggaz is W-N-be-A, all pussy
You other rappers are wannabes and cowards.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC. , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL BOTTRELL, SHELBY LYNNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jmbfinesse8223
We’re all here because we’re reminiscing this brings me back 💯
@nerd-sam7687
OMG!! 😍😍😍
I had this song on my iPod and At that time, I went to school listening 50 Cent, G-Unit, Akon, Ja Rule, Eminem and a bunch of other talented Hip Hop/Rapper artists until one day, he had a problem and I lost all the songs, including this one that you posted my friend. 👏👏👏
The world was changing and I ended up getting to know and moving to electronic music, but sometimes I listen to these classics, always keeping a huge respect and affection for all these talented artists who were part of my life in that incredible time of the 2000s (Great Times) 😭
(50 Cent was an inspiration for me in my clothes and I went to school wearing a bandana sometimes and always with a flat brim cap turned to the side with the brim next to my ear, and to this day I do that) 😊
(These artist are great legends will never be forgotten, and thank you for posting this one track because thanks to you I know again who the singers are after this long time has passed) 😭👏🙏
@90tommytee
Same here, my friend, well said.
@eggytoast
Listen to the original by Anthony Hamilton that's where the beat is from.
@JasonSmith-zu3rn
50's the boss. Bank's the brain . The Game is a gangster . Bucks a gold teeth down south cowboy . Akon is the KING of Africa. Lol remember hearing this when I was a young man . Still hits hard .
@muhammadalwilimwaychiang9157
Yeah 50 always the boss
@ducatarina8310
What you smoke dude, Game ain´t no gangsta, 50 is the Gangstar
@princeblackstaiv4993
@Du Catarina even if 50 is the gangsta he is still the boss lol Nothing goes without his yes
@eggytoast
Game is a fake blood and buck is a crybaby who cried down the phone to 50
@jmbfinesse8223
This was the kazaa limewire days you had to be there 💯