Where I'm From
Nate Dogg Lyrics
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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
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)
The lyrics of the song Where I'm From by Nate Dogg Feat. Dr. Dre and Game talk about the neighborhoods that they come from and how they have earned their respect within the rap industry. They reference their experiences growing up in Compton, California where they have seen violence and gang activity. They also mention their various collaborations with other notable artists like Snoop Dogg, Eve, and 50 Cent. The lyrics also discuss the extravagances that come with their success, like riding in a Ferrari and owning a lowrider. They also reference being able to afford expensive designer bags and traveling first class. Despite their success, they still remain loyal to their roots and continue to wear khakis and Chucks, a nod to West Coast gang culture.
The lyrics also touch on their affiliation with the Bloods gang. Nate Dogg references his own Bloods affiliation with the line, “I'ma be-L-double-O-D.” He also mentions The Game in the verse, “See me ridin with Nate, nigga it's still Blood”, further cementing their loyalty to the gang. The lyrics touch on the pervasive gang culture in Compton, highlighting how it has shaped their lives.
Overall, the lyrics to Where I'm From tell a story about the unique experiences of growing up in the rough neighborhoods of Compton and how that has shaped their careers in rap music. It also explores the intrinsic connection between gang culture and rap music in the West Coast.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma be-L-double-O-D
I am a member of the Bloods gang
Been on songs with S-N-double-O-P
I have collaborated with Snoop Dogg on songs before
Inside a Ferrari with the D-are-E
I am riding in a Ferrari with Dr. Dre
Run up I let it sing like Nate D-O-double-G
If someone confronts me, I am willing to respond with violence like Nate Dogg
Walk through 8 Mile, G-Unit's on my feet
I am walking through 8 Mile with G-Unit shoes on
Got a cherry lowrider in the N-why-see
I have a red lowrider car in New York City
Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen
Eve took me to Philadelphia, 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 Young Buck damage his Air Force One shoes
In Cashville, but Compton is
I have been to Cashville, but Compton is my true home
Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch
My true home is Compton, where I live with my son and my girlfriend
She graduated when Notorious B.I.G. dropped "Me and My Bitch"
My girlfriend finished school around the time that Notorious B.I.G. released the song 'Me and My Bitch'
She get them birds past, I put her in first class
My girlfriend sells drugs and I reward her with first class flights
And tell her to carry on that Duni and Burke bag
I instruct my girlfriend to bring along her Dunhill and Burke bag as carry-on luggage
She from Grape Street, she know how to work the mag
My girlfriend is from Grape Street and knows how to handle a gun
And only buy white tees, tell 'em to keep the purple tags
I only buy white t-shirts and tell the store to remove the purple tags
'Cause the laces in my Chucks keep the beef crackin'
My Converse sneakers with the laces left untied show that I am ready for violence
I lay niggaz out like creased khakis
I knock people out like they are a pair of freshly ironed khaki pants
In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin'
I drive a G-wagon and it appears tilted, like the rims are dragging on the ground
I got the whole N-why-see saggin'
I am influential enough to have people in New York City wearing their pants low like in Compton
Almost lost my life when Dre dropped The Chronic
I had a difficult time in my life when Dr. Dre released his album The Chronic
Legend in the making
I am becoming a legendary figure
Aftermath, you better watch your colors
Aftermath Records is my music label, and people need to be careful about wearing the wrong gang colors
Westside
I represent the Westside of the United States
Nigga witta attitude
I am a person with a confrontational attitude
Straight Outta Compton
I am from Compton, California, as referenced in the N.W.A. song 'Straight Outta Compton'
Play both sides of the fence, 'cause the Crips feel cause'
I am able to maintain relationships with both Bloods and Crips gangs
See me ridin with Nate, nigga it's still Blood
Even when I am with someone who is not in my gang, I am still a member of the Bloods gang
You can see-walk to this, homey it's still love
Even if you are in a rival gang, you can enjoy this music and we can still have love for one another
Nigga I've been bangin' since Mary J. did "Real Love"
I have been involved in gang activity since Mary J. Blige released her song 'Real Love'
I painted the Rover black
I painted my Range Rover car black
The West coast is back, I can smoke to that
I am proud of the resurgence of West coast hip hop and am celebrating with marijuana
Mom's got the CL-6, that's a fact
My mother owns a Mercedes-Benz CL-6 car, and this is a fact
I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques
I have purchased a home and am now waiting for my music to go platinum and earn me plaques
Niggaz lookin' for a cat to jack
People are trying to find 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 if necessary
So please don't push me
Please do not provoke me
You niggaz is W-N-be-A, all pussy
You are wannabe gangsters and are cowardly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, ARTIE BUTLER, JAYCEON TAYLOR, MARK LINDSAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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)
@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
@edwardk2734
Ball in paradise to the legendary Nate Dogg.. 😢😢 His melody still gives you chills