Where Do We Come From?
D Double E Lyrics

(Where?) Where do we come from?
Asking about the origin or background of the individuals being referred to.

Where do we come from? (Where?)
Repeating the question to emphasize the curiosity about their origins.

London, the East London dungeons (yeah)
Referring to East London as a place filled with challenges and difficulties.

Arms out in functions (Yep)
Showing readiness for action or confrontation in social gatherings.

Police with truncheons (Yep)
Highlighting the presence of law enforcement officers armed with batons.

Don't make no assumptions, Nah
Advising against making any presumptions or snap judgments.

Don't make no assumptions (Nah)
Reiterating the warning against making assumptions.

Its like everyone's on this ting (yeah)
Expressing how everyone is involved or engaged in this particular situation.

Either shots in cling or it's shots in skin (Blud)
Referring to violent incidents where people are either shot while wearing protective clothing or shot directly in their bodies.

Either shots in him or his next of kin (Blud)
Stating that the violence can affect both the person being targeted or their close relatives.

If a man's not dead then he's Locked up in a bin (Uh uhhhh)
Indicating that if someone is not killed, they often end up incarcerated.

I still drive thru the ends With the drop top off
Asserting that the artist continues to navigate through the neighborhood with their convertible car.

Just know the ends is all opp'ed off (Uhhh)
Informing that the area is filled with rival gangs or enemies.

Any minute now the road might get blocked off (Wha-gwaan)
Implying that the situation is tense and can escalate quickly, resulting in road closures.

One minute the beef dies down and The it all pops off (yeah)
Highlighting the unpredictable nature of conflicts, where things can calm down momentarily and then suddenly become explosive again.

Newham where a man a murder man They went to school with
Referring to the borough of Newham, where individuals may end up killing someone they once knew from school.

As if like he never knew him (Facts)
Expressing disbelief at how someone could act as if they had no previous connection to the victim.

Both went bons that there ain't no bun I try to school these kids But they all play tricks
Explaining that both parties engaged in violent acts, signifying that there is no advantage or victory for anyone. The artist attempts to educate the younger generation, but they continue to deceive or manipulate others.

You little niggas don't know Anything about boxing
Asserting that the younger individuals lack knowledge or experience in real-life confrontations.

Apart from pay per viewing What are you on the pavement doing?
Mocking the younger generation for only being familiar with boxing through watching it on television, and questioning their purpose or actions on the streets.

Man don't rate no acid attacks Then again that's how granddad felt
Expressing disapproval towards using acid as a weapon, and drawing a parallel to the artist's grandfather who felt similarly about different forms of violence.

When man was out here with a shank in my hand Fisticuffs that's granddads world
Recalling a time when the artist himself carried a knife and engaged in physical fights, highlighting how violence has evolved over generations.

What do you expect from me? My life expectancy was 20
Questioning the expectations placed upon the artist, considering the limited prospects and life expectancy associated with their circumstances.

Mum wanna send me West Indies Before it is Rest-In-Peace (Uh uhhhh)
Mentioning that the artist's mother wanted to send them away to the West Indies, implying that it was an attempt to protect them from the dangers of their environment.

Don't think it is all fish and chips Don't think it is all tea and biscuit's
Advising against assuming that life in East London is all about traditional British culture and comforts.

Coz man will put a hole in your T with a brand new biscuit
Warning that someone might harm or shoot at the individual, using a new firearm.

Come around to the ends and fuck around If you want to risk it
Challenging anyone who dares to come to the neighborhood and engage in foolish or dangerous behavior.

East London where me born and grow! Make a big man haffi do ten toes (Blud)
Proudly stating that the artist was born and raised in East London, a place where even adults have to run or flee in challenging situations.

I'm from East London where dem man dem a move I'm in the booth right now spittin the truth
Asserting the artist's affiliation with East London and their dedication to speaking the truth while currently in the recording booth.

I'm in the hood right now Yeah and I got proof (yeah Cuz)
Confirming the artist's presence in their neighborhood and expressing the ability to provide evidence or support for their claims.

Oh my word! Look, where do we come from?
Expressing surprise or amazement, emphasizing the question about their origins and the environment they come from.