Born & Raised in Compton
The Game Lyrics


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Alright
Now everybody wanna know the truth about a nigga named Game
I come from the hub and every ghetto ain't the same
A lot of people already know exactly where it's at
Cause it's the home of the jackers and the crack [whispered] - Compton
Yeah that's the name of my hometown
I'm going down, in the town, where my name is all around
And niggaz just be hating and shit, that's a pity
But I ain't doing nutting but claiming my city
See my lyrics are double or nothing proving to suckers I can throw 'em
Pass the natural 10 to 4 and six-eight before I go
Not really into free styling, or trying to promote violence
But they gotta know about the five-five-four, so
And that's how I'm living, I do as I please B
A young gangster put in work on these Cali streets
And everybody knows that you gotta be stomping
If you're born and raised in Compton

[Chorus:]
[Quiet scratching:]
"Born and raised in Compton"

Now Compton is a place, where all my niggaz chill dog
Till I found out, the streets get real dog
'Bout a year ago, somebody must of wanted me to die
Cause they kicked in the door, and gave the young kid five
They must of thought that I was gonna' play the bitch role
Cause I lived through four five six holes
But I ain't going out like no faggot-ass clown
They found, they couldn't keep a gangster nigga down
So here's the burner in your face motherfucker silly sucker
Ass clucker now you're ducking cause you can't stop a Y.G.
Gangster, cause I'm true to my game
You're lame, and things ain't gonna never be the same
Cause a nigga like the Game is taking over
I really don't think I should have to explain
Oh yeah I'm a dog but my name ain't Rover
And I'm the kinda nigga that's feeling no pain
Sometimes I have to wear a bulletproof vest
Because I got the C-P-T style written across my chest
A gangster motherfucker never ceasing to impress
My name is young Game so you can fuck, the rest
I'm coming like this and I'm coming directly
Cause niggaz getting all stirred up, I'm doing damage quite effectively




Rhyming is a battle zone and niggaz can't win
Cause I'm a gangster from the C-O-M-P-T-O-N

Overall Meaning

In "Born & Raised in Compton," The Game is addressing his roots and background. He starts by stating that he is from Compton, a place that has a reputation for being notorious due to the prevalence of crime and drugs within the community. He acknowledges that many people from other parts of the country have a misguided view of Compton as being an area overrun by gangs and violence. He then delves into his experience growing up in Compton, sharing that he was met with hostility and envy from other individuals in the area. However, he remains proud of where he comes from and does not feel any shame in claiming his city.


Furthermore, The Game describes the experiences that have shaped him into the person he is. He reveals that he was almost killed a year prior, as someone broke into his home and shot him five times. Despite the attack, he refused to let it bring him down and persevered through the ordeal. The rapper then asserts his status as a gangster and urges others to understand that he is not someone to be messed with.


Line by Line Meaning

Now everybody wanna know the truth about a nigga named Game
People are curious about Game's identity and history


I come from the hub and every ghetto ain't the same
Game comes from Compton, a unique and dangerous ghetto


A lot of people already know exactly where it's at
Many are familiar with Compton's reputation and location


Cause it's the home of the jackers and the crack [whispered] - Compton
Compton is notorious for street crime and drug abuse


Yeah that's the name of my hometown
Compton is Game's birthplace and hometown


I'm going down, in the town, where my name is all around
Game is returning to Compton, where he is well-known and respected


And niggaz just be hating and shit, that's a pity
Others may envy or dislike Game's success, which is unfortunate


But I ain't doing nutting but claiming my city
Game is proud of his roots and wants to represent Compton


See my lyrics are double or nothing proving to suckers I can throw 'em
Game's lyrics are skillful and demonstrate his talent


Pass the natural 10 to 4 and six-eight before I go
Game references a craps game, implying his success and confidence


Not really into free styling, or trying to promote violence
Game clarifies that he does not condone unnecessary violence, nor does he freestyle


But they gotta know about the five-five-four, so
Game references a gun, reminding listeners of Compton's dangerous reputation


And that's how I'm living, I do as I please B
Game lives life on his own terms and is not influenced by others


A young gangster put in work on these Cali streets
Game is a young gang member who is active in the gang lifestyle in California


And everybody knows that you gotta be stomping
Violence and aggression are necessary to survive in Compton's gang culture


If you're born and raised in Compton
Growing up in Compton is a unique and challenging experience that shapes a person's identity


Now Compton is a place, where all my niggaz chill dog
Compton is where Game and other young men in his gang hang out


Till I found out, the streets get real dog
Compton's streets can quickly become violent and dangerous


'Bout a year ago, somebody must of wanted me to die
Game was targeted in an assassination attempt


Cause they kicked in the door, and gave the young kid five
Someone broke into Game's home and shot him five times


They must of thought that I was gonna' play the bitch role
The attackers underestimated Game's toughness and bravery


Cause I lived through four five six holes
Game survived the gunshots, despite being hit multiple times


But I ain't going out like no faggot-ass clown
Game is determined not to die without a fight and maintains his pride


They found, they couldn't keep a gangster nigga down
The attackers failed to kill Game despite their efforts


So here's the burner in your face motherfucker silly sucker
Game threatens his enemies with a gun


Ass clucker now you're ducking cause you can't stop a Y.G.
Game boasts about his status as a young gangster, causing his enemies to fear him


Gangster, cause I'm true to my game
Game is a true and dedicated gangster


You're lame, and things ain't gonna never be the same
Game disrespects his enemies and warns them that their lives will change


Cause a nigga like the Game is taking over
Game is becoming a powerful figure in Compton's gang scene


I really don't think I should have to explain
Game does not feel obligated to justify his actions or behavior


Oh yeah I'm a dog but my name ain't Rover
Game considers himself to be tough and aggressive, but does not want to be compared to a pet


And I'm the kinda nigga that's feeling no pain
Game has a high tolerance for pain and is not easily intimidated


Sometimes I have to wear a bulletproof vest
Game must protect himself from the constant danger and violence in Compton


Because I got the C-P-T style written across my chest
Game proudly represents his city of Compton through his music and gang affiliation


A gangster motherfucker never ceasing to impress
Game continues to impress and intimidate others with his gangster lifestyle


My name is young Game so you can fuck, the rest
Game sees himself as the best and most important figure in Compton's gang scene


I'm coming like this and I'm coming directly
Game is making a bold and direct statement with his music and lifestyle


Cause niggaz getting all stirred up, I'm doing damage quite effectively
Game's music and influence are having a noticeable impact on his enemies and rivals


Rhyming is a battle zone and niggaz can't win
Game sees rap music as a competition and feels superior to his opponents


Cause I'm a gangster from the C-O-M-P-T-O-N
Game identifies himself as a true and proud representative of Compton's gang culture


[Chorus:]
The chorus repeats the phrase 'Born and raised in Compton', emphasizing the importance of one's upbringing and experiences in shaping their identity


[Quiet scratching:]
Ambient sound effects play in the background


"Born and raised in Compton"
The chorus repeats the phrase 'Born and raised in Compton', emphasizing the importance of one's upbringing and experiences in shaping their identity




Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Jayceon Terrell Taylor, Joseph Tom

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Comments from YouTube:

RadioFreeWisconsin

I love early Game alot more. He had a lot more energy back then.

Karen Conway

Just showing some love g
Blessings from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

Mike Knudsen

Who bop to dis still??!!! Hell yee

onesto

Anybody got instrumental?

Darnell Scott

i would have to agree to dj quick had the flow and the game butched it

Ronald Reagan

This shit is poppin even though he had identical lyrics 2 Dj Quiks Born and Raised in Compton. Matter of fact he copied off of Quik but he can do that cuz hes from there. I make no sense but IDGAF

meandhim4u

DJ QICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugo Laplante

this IIISSSS the game. I got the CD lol fuk off all those who dont believe me... he was just younger ( I think it was before he got shot but I never searched info rly...)

Shave Chapelle

You never heard about the CPT?

Osama Laden

that fool was born and raised in bellflower

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