Tyquian Terrel Bowman (born March 23, 1999), better known as Quando Rondo, … Read Full Bio ↴Tyquian Terrel Bowman (born March 23, 1999), better known as Quando Rondo, is an American rapper and singer from Savannah, Georgia. He was signed to the Atlantic Records imprint, Never Broke Again, LLC. He initially gained attention with the release of his song "I Remember" featuring Lil Baby in January 2018. He has since released three mixtapes, Life B4 Fame (2018), Life After Fame (2018), and From the Neighborhood to the Stage (2019). His song "Motivation" was featured on the popular YouTube channel World Star Hip Hop.

Where I'm From
Quando Rondo Lyrics

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First off
Hah, hah, hah

We split a wig, pull up with thirties and SIG's (Word)
Duct tape, kidnap a young nigga kids (Huh?)
Smokin' OG while you smokin' on mid (Gas)
Fuck 12, we don't talk to the pigs (Fuck 'em)
Told your bitch I want head like a weave (She slurpin')

Where I'm from, we catch bodies and jig (Rrah)
Aim for the top like a lid (Huh?)
Got my whole trap jumpin' like Tig' (That's on my mama)

Toolie ain't made it college, but that boy got bodies, they charge him with third degree
We got a problem in Houston, I'm strapped with a rocket, that boy will not murder me
I'm fuckin' the doctor that serve the narcotics, see I'm on the lean and the Percocet
Money, I eat it and shit it and breathe it and sneeze it, matter fact, just burped a check
In the 'yo with BlocBoy and I'm with the NBA gang
Spinnin' on they block, boy, with two K's, no NBA game, ayy
I do not fuck with no Nike or Jordan, I go do my shows in a Polo tee
I told 'em Fendi, Louis, and the Gucci, but you know I fuck with lil' Polo G
Down on my dick, I remember them days when the folks didn't even much notice me
I flew to South Memphis to walk through the mall, now them folks like, "Can I take a photo, please?"
I was just thinkin' like back then was now
Ain't no cap in my rap like the boy Backend Child
Like the spine in my back, no I'm not backing down
When Quando gon' drop? heard they keep askin' 'round
Hey, I was just stuck in the slums with a drum and Glock-21, I ain't talkin' Savage
Pull up on my ex and I make her eat D, I know she hate that I'm far from average

We split a wig, pull up with thirties and SIG's (Word)
Duct tape, kidnap a young nigga kids (Huh?)
Smokin' OG while you smokin' on mid (Gas)
Fuck 12, we don't talk to the pigs (Fuck 'em)
Told your bitch I want head like a weave (She slurpin')
Where I'm from, we catch bodies and jig (Rrah)
Aim for the top like a lid (Huh?)
Got my whole trap jumpin' like Tig' (That's on my mama)

And I might put a bag on your head
Call them killers up when we plot to a diss though
Lost some of my brothers so we want war forever, we ain't lettin' that shit go
Yeah, Lil High 'nem got me
Told me, "Stay out of the streets, just keep makin' them hits, bro"
My shorties get violent
He gon' start torchin' shit when he hang out the window
And he ain't shit but 16
But he don't give a fuck, he just letting that bitch blow
Thirty shots from this Glock make a bitch nigga duck from this stick like he doin' the limbo
Pop out with the drip, go cop me some Prada shoes and my sweater say Kenzo
Before I had Crystal I was rotating hoes, stuffin' cock in a nympho
Fuck her quick then I'm gone
I'm an important man, I can't give her the dick slow
VV's in this Rollie, lil' hoe is fanned out 'cause she like how my wrist glow
Lil' bitch said I'm the hottest, and I just laughed at her 'cause it ain't like I didn't know
And this shit wasn't easy, nigga
I had to fight in them streets like I'm Kimbo

We split a wig, pull up with thirties and SIG's (Word)
Duct tape, kidnap a young nigga kids (Huh?)
Smokin' OG while you smokin' on mid (Gas)
Fuck 12, we don't talk to the pigs (Fuck 'em)
Told your bitch I want head like a weave (She slurpin')
Where I'm from, we catch bodies and jig (Rrah)
Aim for the top like a lid (Huh?)
Got my whole trap jumpin' like Tig' (That's on my mama)

I'm pullin' tracks like an engineer ('Neer)
Bitch, I'm in the hood, not no engine here (Word)
You face defeat like a pedicure ('Cure)
I'm getting green like it's lettuce here
She hug me and want me to marry her
What do I look like, bitch? I'm not a teddy bear (Teddy bear)
These niggas, they say that they killers
But when it's wartime, they shootin' up in the air, ayy (That's on my mama)
Damn, can someone bring me the Backwood? (Gas)
They way your bitch twerkin' and bendin' it over, I just wanna see if that ass good (That ass)
I'm up in his building, that's Savannah
I'm Grape but I roll with the neighborhood (Crip)
I'm smokin' loud pack, what is that?
This that shit that wake up the whole neighborhood (Crip, crip, crip, crip, crip)
And if you think about robbin' me, bitch, you know that shit is a no-no (Huh?)
All this ice on me, bitch, I'm a snow globe (Word)
Throwin' all of these bullets like Romo (Woah)
Kickin' doors, nigga, that is my motto
I don't give a fuck, man, I do this shit solo (Solo)
On the C, man, these niggas are so broke (So broke)
I'm a G but I'm rockin' with Polo (Yeah)

We split a wig, pull up with thirties and SIG's (Word)
Duct tape, kidnap a young nigga kids (Huh?)
Smokin' OG while you smokin' on mid (Gas)
Fuck 12, we don't talk to the pigs (Fuck 'em)
Told your bitch I want head like a weave (She slurpin')
Where I'm from, we catch bodies and jig (Rrah)

Aim for the top like a lid (Huh?)
Got my whole trap jumpin' like Tig' (That's on my mama)

Overall Meaning

The song "Where I'm From" by Quando Rondo delves into the darker side of life and the struggle to succeed in the streets. The opening lines describe the violent nature of the world he comes from, where guns and kidnapping are tools of survival. These lyrics highlight the harsh realities of growing up in poverty and having to resort to extreme measures to make a living. They also suggest a lack of trust for law enforcement, with the phrase "Fuck 12" alluding to a belief that police are not to be trusted or are actively working against them.

The song also touches on themes of fame and success, with the artist reminiscing about his rise to stardom and the trials he faced along the way. He speaks about his success, traveling the world, and having fans recognize him, but then contrasts that with the stark reminder that he hasn't forgotten where he came from. The artist also speaks about the struggles of relationships, mentioning an ex-girlfriend and describing sexual conquests with women.

Overall, "Where I'm From" paints a gritty picture of life on the streets and the challenges that come with it, while also exploring the rewards and sacrifices of fame and success.

Line by Line Meaning

First off
To start things off

We split a wig, pull up with thirties and SIG's (Word)
We use guns to kill people, with thirties and SIG's as our weapons

Duct tape, kidnap a young nigga kids (Huh?)
We use duct tape and kidnap children of young black men

Smokin' OG while you smokin' on mid (Gas)
I smoke weed that is of better quality than what you smoke

Fuck 12, we don't talk to the pigs (Fuck 'em)
We don't cooperate with law enforcement, fuck them

Told your bitch I want head like a weave (She slurpin')
I asked your girl to give me head and she's doing it

Where I'm from, we catch bodies and jig (Rrah)
In my area, we kill people and celebrate

Aim for the top like a lid (Huh?)
We aim to be the best at what we do

Got my whole trap jumpin' like Tig' (That's on my mama)
My drug house is busy and active, like a game of Tig

Toolie ain't made it college, but that boy got bodies, they charge him with third degree
My friend Toolie didn't go to college, but he's killed people, and has been charged with murder in the third degree

We got a problem in Houston, I'm strapped with a rocket, that boy will not murder me
I have a weapon in Houston in case someone tries to kill me

I'm fuckin' the doctor that serve the narcotics, see I'm on the lean and the Percocet
I'm having sex with the doctor who gives me drugs, because I'm addicted to lean and Percocet

Money, I eat it and shit it and breathe it and sneeze it, matter fact, just burped a check
Money is my life, I am surrounded by it, even burped after cashing a check

In the 'yo with BlocBoy and I'm with the NBA gang
I am with BlocBoy and part of the NBA group in my hometown

Spinnin' on they block, boy, with two K's, no NBA game, ayy
I'm driving around their area with my guns, without an actual NBA game

I do not fuck with no Nike or Jordan, I go do my shows in a Polo tee
I don't wear Nike or Jordan clothes on stage, only a Polo t-shirt

I told 'em Fendi, Louis, and the Gucci, but you know I fuck with lil' Polo G
I said I like Fendi, Louis, and Gucci, but the truth is I prefer Polo G

Down on my dick, I remember them days when the folks didn't even much notice me
I used to be poor and unnoticed by people

I flew to South Memphis to walk through the mall, now them folks like, "Can I take a photo, please?"
Now I'm famous and people want to take pictures with me when I go to the mall

I was just thinkin' like back then was now
I'm reminiscing about my past

Ain't no cap in my rap like the boy Backend Child
My music is honest, unlike Backend Child's music

Like the spine in my back, no I'm not backing down
I won't back down, like the stable spine in my back

When Quando gon' drop? heard they keep askin' 'round
People are asking when my new music will come out

Hey, I was just stuck in the slums with a drum and Glock-21, I ain't talkin' Savage
I used to be poor, with only a drum and Glock-21, unlike rapper 21 Savage

Pull up on my ex and I make her eat D, I know she hate that I'm far from average
I have sex with my ex-girlfriend and make her do things she doesn't like, because I'm not average

And I might put a bag on your head
I might pay someone to hurt you

Call them killers up when we plot to a diss though
I call hitmen if someone disrespects us

Lost some of my brothers so we want war forever, we ain't lettin' that shit go
Some of my friends died, so we will continue seeking revenge, not letting it go

Yeah, Lil High 'nem got me
My friends Lil High and others support me

Told me, "Stay out of the streets, just keep makin' them hits, bro"
They advise me to not involve myself in criminal activities, just keep making music

My shorties get violent
My young associates are quick to become violent

He gon' start torchin' shit when he hang out the window
He will start shooting when he leans out the car window

And he ain't shit but 16
He is only 16 years old

But he don't give a fuck, he just letting that bitch blow
He doesn't care and will just shoot his gun

Thirty shots from this Glock make a bitch nigga duck from this stick like he doin' the limbo
I shoot 30 times with my Glock and make my enemies bend down like they're doing the limbo

Pop out with the drip, go cop me some Prada shoes and my sweater say Kenzo
I show off my fashion style, buying Prada shoes with a Kenzo sweater

Before I had Crystal I was rotating hoes, stuffin' cock in a nympho
Before I had a sweetheart named Crystal, I used to sleep with multiple women, satisfying a nymphomaniac

Fuck her quick then I'm gone
I have sex with her quickly and then leave

I'm an important man, I can't give her the dick slow
I have things to do, I can't have sex slowly

VV's in this Rollie, lil' hoe is fanned out 'cause she like how my wrist glow
My expensive Rolex watch has diamonds, girls like it and are obsessed with it

Lil' bitch said I'm the hottest, and I just laughed at her 'cause it ain't like I didn't know
A girl said I'm the best rapper, but I already knew that

And this shit wasn't easy, nigga
My success didn't come easily

I had to fight in them streets like I'm Kimbo
I had to fight in the streets like Kimbo Slice

I'm pullin' tracks like an engineer ('Neer)
I'm making music like an audio engineer

Bitch, I'm in the hood, not no engine here (Word)
I'm in the ghetto, not driving a car

You face defeat like a pedicure ('Cure)
You will lose like someone getting a pedicure

I'm getting green like it's lettuce here
I'm making a lot of money

She hug me and want me to marry her
She hugs me and wants to marry me

What do I look like, bitch? I'm not a teddy bear (Teddy bear)
I'm not someone who can be easily loved or people can take advantage of

These niggas, they say that they killers
Some people claim to be killers

But when it's wartime, they shootin' up in the air, ayy (That's on my mama)
When there's war, they just shoot in the air, not actually trying to kill people

Damn, can someone bring me the Backwood? (Gas)
Can someone bring me the cigar called Backwood?

They way your bitch twerkin' and bendin' it over, I just wanna see if that ass good (That ass)
The way your girl is twerking and bending over, I want to see if her body is good

I'm up in his building, that's Savannah
I'm in a building in Savannah, Georgia

I'm Grape but I roll with the neighborhood (Crip)
I'm a member of the Grape Street gang, but I also associate with people in the neighborhood

I'm smokin' loud pack, what is that?
I'm smoking very strong weed

This that shit that wake up the whole neighborhood (Crip, crip, crip, crip, crip)
This type of weed is so strong that it affects the entire neighborhood

And if you think about robbin' me, bitch, you know that shit is a no-no (Huh?)
You know that it's a bad idea to rob me

All this ice on me, bitch, I'm a snow globe (Word)
I'm wearing a lot of expensive jewelry, like a snow globe

Throwin' all of these bullets like Romo (Woah)
I'm shooting my gun a lot, like quarterback Tony Romo

Kickin' doors, nigga, that is my motto
Breaking into people's homes is what I'm known for

I don't give a fuck, man, I do this shit solo (Solo)
I don't need anyone else, I do everything alone

On the C, man, these niggas are so broke (So broke)
On the Grape Street gang, these people are so poor

I'm a G but I'm rockin' with Polo (Yeah)
I'm a gangster, but I wear Polo clothes

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Darzell Triplett, James Baker, Taurus Bartlett, Tyquian Bowman

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