Where Were You
Fly Guy Veto Feat Rich Homie Quan Lyrics


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So I only know a handful
R.I.P. to the C.E.O

Hey where were you when
I was down bad
Where were you when
I was at my last
Where were you when
I ain't had no where to go
Where were you when
I was locked up no letters wrote
And I don't know what I'm saying
And no baby I ain't playing
Understand I'm a man
Nowhere to be found
So when I make it up to the top
The only thing down is the ground

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Where were you
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Where were you Where were you when I was down
Where were you when I was broke
You were nowhere to be found
When I needed you the most
Where were you when I needed to talk
Someone who can be trusted
Where were you when I was down
Sick and disgusted
Where were you when I was small
Got the bands when I was grown
They all laughed in my face
Cause you see I got this song
I can kill a nigga on my own
Got young girls don't trust them
And I heard it bust pipes
But I ain't applying no pressure
I'm a kill these niggas so fast
I'm a deal these niggas that Clad
And I'm a laugh tell the
Baboon kiss my ass
And I'm a pass it
No adlib
I got 4-4
And I call him Pete Maverick
And he a Maverick and he blasting
He'll shoot a nigga balling Balling
Shooting I'm Spalding
Everybody know me nigga
I like to rock a box
Like a Goatee nigga
Yeah I'm shining
Like some gold teeth nigga
Young? Deep nigga
Big weight I move that
Just tell me where were you

Where were you
When I was on my last dollar
I couldn't even
Get no holler
When I was stressing back then
When a lame nigga killed my partner
When I was out on my ass
I was working at?
Niggas ain't want no feature
From me they didn't even ask me
I got my views up
They see me on that Youtube
Now they saying I'm lame
Because we ain't speaking like we use to
They want to hang with the kid
Cause big shit popping
Nigga use to open up for me
When I had lets go shopping
No need to say no names
Cause I ain't take it to the heart
The only niggas fucking with me now
My niggas from the start
Shoutout to loco I love you
He put his faith in me




We going be straight soon
His angel watching over me (Ya Dig)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fly Guy Veto featuring Rich Homie Quan's song "Where Were You" is a reflection of Veto's struggles and how he found success despite the absence of support from others. He questions where people were when he was struggling, broke, and had nobody to turn to. He reflects on the time he spent locked up without anyone to write him letters. Veto acknowledges his current status as a successful man and how everyone wants to associate with him now that "big shit is popping."


The song's message is a reminder that success doesn't always come quickly and often requires hard work and perseverance. Veto is appreciative of the people who supported him from the beginning and remained loyal, showing that true friends are there for you through thick and thin. The song's message is one of hope, letting listeners know that it's never too late to make changes in their lives and pursue their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

So I only know a handful
I have very few people I can count on


R.I.P. to the C.E.O
My condolences to the former leader of my community


Hey where were you when
I'm questioning your loyalty


I was down bad
When I was struggling financially and emotionally


Where were you when
I'm asking why you weren't there for me


I was at my last
When I was at the end of my resources


Where were you when
I'm questioning why you didn't help me


I ain't had no where to go
When I had no place to stay


Where were you when
I'm asking why you weren't there to support me


I was locked up no letters wrote
When I was in jail and you didn't even send me a letter


And I don't know what I'm saying
I may sound confused or unclear


And no baby I ain't playing
I'm serious and not joking around


Understand I'm a man
I want you to treat me with respect and dignity


Nowhere to be found
You were not present when I needed you


So when I make it up to the top
If I succeed in life


The only thing down is the ground
If I fail, there's nowhere to go but down


Where were you
I'm asking you where you were during my difficult times


When I was down
When I was feeling low and depressed


Where were you when I was broke
When I had no money and was struggling financially


You were nowhere to be found
You weren't there to support me


When I needed you the most
During my times of greatest need


Where were you when I needed to talk
When I needed someone to confide in


Someone who can be trusted
A person who is reliable and loyal


Where were you when I was down
When I was feeling low and depressed


Sick and disgusted
When I was feeling ill and disgusted with myself


Where were you when I was small
When I was young and vulnerable


Got the bands when I was grown
I acquired wealth when I was an adult


They all laughed in my face
People mocked me when I was struggling


Cause you see I got this song
Because I have a hit song now


I can kill a nigga on my own
I'm capable of handling things on my own


Got young girls don't trust them
I don't trust young women


And I heard it bust pipes
I heard that things can go wrong


But I ain't applying no pressure
But I'm not putting any stress on the situation


I'm a kill these niggas so fast
I will defeat my enemies quickly and easily


I'm a deal these niggas that Clad
I will deliver justice to those who wronged me


And I'm a laugh tell the Baboon kiss my ass
I will mock my enemies and ridicule them


And I'm a pass it No adlib
I will move on and not dwell on the situation


I got 4-4 And I call him Pete Maverick
I have a gun and I nicknamed it Pete Maverick


And he a Maverick and he blasting
The gun is powerful and effective


He'll shoot a nigga balling Balling
The gun can take down even the most successful or wealthy people


Shooting I'm Spalding
I'm just like a basketball, easy to take down


Everybody know me nigga I like to rock a box
I'm known by many and I wear my signature hairstyle


Like a Goatee nigga
My facial hair is styled in a goatee


Yeah I'm shining
I'm doing well and attracting attention


Like some gold teeth nigga
I'm gleaming like gold teeth


Young? Deep nigga
I'm young and talented


Big weight I move that
I have a lot of influence and can make things happen


Just tell me where were you
I'm demanding an explanation for your absence during my difficult times


When I was on my last dollar
When I had almost no money left


I couldn't even Get no holler
Nobody was reaching out to me or offering help


When I was stressing back then
When I was going through a stressful time


When a lame nigga killed my partner
When someone killed my close friend


When I was out on my ass
When I had nowhere to stay


I was working at?
I had a job but it wasn't enough to live on


Niggas ain't want no feature
People didn't want to collaborate with me


From me they didn't even ask me
They didn't even consider me for opportunities


I got my views up They see me on that Youtube
I got a lot of views on my YouTube videos


Now they saying I'm lame
Now they're calling me uncool or unimpressive


Because we ain't speaking like we use to
Because we're not as close as we used to be


They want to hang with the kid
Now they want to be my friend


Cause big shit popping
Because I'm becoming successful


Nigga use to open up for me
Someone used to perform before me at shows


When I had lets go shopping
When I was able to spend money on shopping sprees


No need to say no names
I don't want to embarrass or call anyone out


Cause I ain't take it to the heart
Because I wasn't too upset about it


The only niggas fucking with me now
My only true friends are the ones who supported me from the start


My niggas from the start
My friends who have been with me since the beginning


Shoutout to loco I love you
I want to give a shoutout to my friend Loco and express my love for him


He put his faith in me
He believed in me when others didn't


We going be straight soon
We'll be okay and succeed in the future


His angel watching over me (Ya Dig)
He's looking out for me and protecting me




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yana_ gaming

Great video! Rich Homie really is balling. He came out of no where and pretty much blew up over night. I also completely agree with his message in this song. People always want to come around when you make it but are never there when your going through the struggle. Great job on this one!

Terrell Robertson

2001

Dope Dune2

Still bumping in 2020🔥🔥




Rip 2013-2016 era of music

Carls Wood

Quan is Floridas hardest artist out there! He aint like all them artists out here these days who just be goin HAM ON THE GRAM by usin dat IGROCKET dawwwt cawwwm jawwwn to get they followerz up to go HAM like them Island Boys dun did

Reginald Brown

Naw prolly a gumpies 🤡

candlewax

@4Lspade 🗡️ it’s a bot bro. Just report it it’ll go eventually

4Lspade 🗡️

Man is not from Florida wtf

TeamKultureRacing

He’s from Georgia

jaida medina

love this song real message when u make it everybody is there for u then when struggle come they all run away

Jennifer Paredes

love this song he speaking the truth

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