Where I'm From
Game Nate Dogg Lyrics


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I'mma B-L-double-O-D
Been on songs with S-N-double-O-P
Inside a Ferrari with the D-R-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-Y-C
Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen
Been to Uptown with 50, seen niggas in Timbs
I done seen Young Buck scuff Air Force Ones
In Cashville, but Compton is {where I'm from}
Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch
She graduated when Notorious BIG dropped "Me & My Bitch"
She get them birds past, I put her in first class
And tell her to carry on that Dooney & 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 niggas out like creased khakis
In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin
I got the whole N-Y-C saggin

If you don't know
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude) (Game time niggas, 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)

Y'all niggas got it fucked up
What you thought cause I'm from Compton 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 C-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
Moms got the CL-6, that's a fact
I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques
Niggas 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 niggas is W-N-B-A, all pussy

If you don't know
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude) (Game time niggas, 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 niggas, 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)

Overall Meaning

In "Where I'm From" by Game and Nate Dogg, the lyrics express the pride and loyalty the artists have towards their hometown of Compton, California. Game opens up with his affiliation as a Blood, and recalls previous collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre while riding in a Ferrari. He also mentions being with Eve in Philly and visiting Uptown with 50 Cent. Game emphasizes that Compton is where he's really from by stating that it's just him, his son, and his lady. Surprisingly enough, he talks about his woman's graduation during the release of Notorious B.I.G.'s "Me & My Bitch." Game is not afraid to take on rival gangs, stating that he can lay out anyone like creased khakis while driving around in his G-wagon. The song also emphasizes the importance of the West Coast and Khaki suits worn with Chuck Taylors.


Nate Dogg supports Game's claims in the chorus by asserting that their roots come from Compton and that they are proud of their origin regardless of their success.


The title "Where I'm From" in the song speaks to Game's experiences and roots growing up in Compton, which he feels has shaped him into the man he is today. The lyrics in the song go on to highlight his personal and professional journey and track the moves he has made across the United States. For Game, his hometown is a source of inspiration, as well as it defines his identity and ambition.


Line by Line Meaning

I'mma B-L-double-O-D
I am a member of the Bloods gang.


Been on songs with S-N-double-O-P
I have collaborated on songs with Snoop Dogg.


Inside a Ferrari with the D-R-E
I was once in a Ferrari with Dr. Dre.


Run up I let it sing like Nate D-O-double-G
If someone tries to start trouble, I will fight back like Nate Dogg.


Walk through 8 Mile, G-Unit's on my feet
I once walked through 8 Mile with G-Unit shoes on my feet.


Got a cherry lowrider in the N-Y-C
I own a lowrider car with a cherry red color in New York City.


Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen
Rapper Eve once took me to Philadelphia and I have never been to prison.


Been to Uptown with 50, seen niggas in Timbs
I have been to Uptown with 50 Cent and seen people wearing Timberland boots.


I done seen Young Buck scuff Air Force Ones
I witnessed Young Buck scuff his Air Force One shoes.


In Cashville, but Compton is {where I'm from}
I lived in Cashville, but Compton is my home town.


Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch
In Compton, it's just me, my son, and my woman.


She graduated when Notorious BIG dropped "Me & My Bitch"
My girlfriend graduated when Notorious B.I.G. released his song 'Me & My Bitch.'


She get them birds past, I put her in first class
My girlfriend smuggles drugs (birds) and I reward her by putting her in first class flights.


And tell her to carry on that Dooney & Burke bag
I tell her to bring her Dooney & Burke bag with her on the plane.


She from Grape Street, she know how to work the mag
My girlfriend is from Grape Street and knows how to load a gun (work the mag).


And only buy white tees, tell 'em to keep the purple tags
We only buy white T-shirts and tell the sellers to keep the purple tags.


Cause the laces in my Chucks keep the beef crackin
The way I tie my Chuck Taylor shoes cause trouble to escalate (keep the beef crackin).


I lay niggas out like creased khakis
I knock people out (lay niggas out) as easily as creasing khaki pants.


In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin
I drive a G-wagon that leans to the side (like Michael Jordan's famous dunk) with 23-inch rims.


I got the whole N-Y-C saggin
I am influential enough in New York City to make a fashion trend of sagging pants.


(If you don't know) I painted the Rover black
In case you don't know, I recently painted my Range Rover black.


The West coast is back, I can smoke to that
I am proud to say that the West coast (of the United States) is back to relevance and I celebrate it by smoking weed.


Moms got the CL-6, that's a fact
My mother owns a Mercedes-Benz CL-6 car, that's a fact.


I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques
I recently bought a house and now I'm waiting for my platinum music awards to adorn its wall.


Niggas lookin for a cat to jack
People are looking for someone to rob (jack).


Homey I'm willin to do two life sentences back to back
I am ready to serve two lifetime prison sentences back to back (if it comes to that).


So please don't push me
Please don't make me angry or violent.


You niggas is W-N-B-A, all pussy
You men are like the Women's National Basketball Association (W-N-B-A) - all cowardly and weak (pussy).




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC.
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, ARTIE BUTLER, JAYCEON TAYLOR, MARK LINDSAY

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lyrics:
I'mma B-L-double-O-D
Been on songs with S-N-double-O-P
Inside a Ferrari with the D-R-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-Y-C
Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen
Been to Uptown with 50, seen niggas in Timbs
I done seen Young Buck scuff Air Force Ones
In Cashville, but Compton is {where I'm from}
Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch
She graduated when Notorious BIG dropped "Me & My Bitch"
She get them birds past, I put her in first class
And tell her to carry on that Dooney & 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 niggas out like creased khakis
In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin
I got the whole N-Y-C saggin
If you don't know
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude) (Game time niggas, 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)
Y'all niggas got it fucked up
What you thought cause I'm from Compton 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 C-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
Moms got the CL-6, that's a fact
I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques
Niggas 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 niggas is W-N-B-A, all pussy
If you don't know
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude) (Game time niggas, 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 niggas, 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)



All comments from YouTube:

@neliolima9992

This beat is fucking fire. This whole album it's just legendary

@youngrav2311

Fr! This album was beyond heat. This song is super underrated

@jldub23

FACTS!!!!!!

@melissa.b1757

Swear this song is so underrated!! Who’s still listening in 2020

@yarraaimean9987

Still here 😎

@assianudoesit5128

Present

@InternationalGrind

Yessah!! Savannah, Georgia

@moisesvarela6235

All day blood

@Tom-yj3sc

I'm still riding from Cape Town south africa

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@edwardk2734

Ball in paradise to the legendary Nate Dogg.. 😒😒 His melody still gives you chills

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