From Adam
The Game Lyrics


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Here we go again
Ten years later
You know what man? Uhm
(I wanna know)
Fuck it
Ayo C
Give me that Jamison and that pickle juice
Thank you
I got some shit on my mind
(I wanna know)

My little nigga Frog dead, dog
They shot my little nigga in his head, dog
You heard what the fuck I just said, dog?
Walk inside my closet like fuck everything red, dog
If you seen your best friend stiff, you would cry too
Sometimes I don't even wanna be a Piru
Then I think about it like, fuck everything blue
Who killed my motherfuckin' brother?
(I wanna know)
Who killed G man too? The shit I seen men do
If I told you, I'd have me floating in cement shoes
See Compton ain't shit really
And I've been at the bottom of the pits, feel me?
I done had some real niggas try to kill me
Fake niggas in my crew
Crip niggas more loyal than a few of my Piru
I done been shot, had a surgery or two
Above the rim like Pac, I'm like birdie at the troops
I can't lie, every time I see Suge my heart beat
Cause I don't know if I should dap him or let the hawk speak
Wilmington and Brazil, nigga them my cross streets
And who gon' take it from me?

They think they know me
But they do not know me
'Cause I do not know me
Who killed my homie?
I wanna know names
Click-clack explain
I can kill you but ain't nothing gon' change
But I might do it anyway
You gonna die any way
I'm gonna die any way
We can go any day
It can be any day
But for you
Today is the day
Today is the day

I was playing Madden then I heard a knock
Everybody know I got shot but this for niggas that forgot
Sometimes I thank God that I got set up
When you shot twice in the chest, it's kinda hard to keep your head up
Suspect one: the homies never came to see me
Suspect two: Red hid my gun behind the TV
Suspect three: I was beefing with this Crip in my apartment
Shit started cause we fought and he couldn't see me
There's usually ten niggas in our dope spot
Cold ass night, I'm like a janitor at Wing Stop
I usually play Xbox with the gun cocked
I'm cool with taking mine, but I took other niggas' gunshots
Chest wide open, I'm tryna fight, but my lungs not
Hole in my chest bout the size of a Kumquat
I know who shot me cause I shot them
But who set me up? I ain't tripping but
(I wanna know)

They think they know me
But they do not know me
'Cause I do not know me
Who killed my homie?
I wanna know names
Click-clack explain
I can kill you but ain't nothing gonna change
But I might do it anyway
You gonna die any way
I'm gonna die any way
We can go any day
It can be any day
But for you
Today is the day
Today is the day

Let me tell you how I met my nigga Wack
Shit, he ain't always have a nigga back
When I met him, he was standing behind Suge
And everything is all good when you banging for your hood
Compton
That nigga Wack got my number and came through
Now let me tell you the type of shit the Game do
He walked in the booth where I was spitting
Gave him ten thousand, couldn't even finish his fuckin' sentence
I ain't owe him shit, but real recognize real
Now we like two red-nosed Pits
Cross him, you gotta cross me
And don't forget about where my nigga AR be
He be in the cut, that niggas nuts, don't give a fuck
Love his nigga Game to death, and he mean it from the guts




Blood, what's up? Which one of you dumb mothafuckas wanna try us?
(I wanna know)

Overall Meaning

The song "From Adam" by The Game (feat. Lil Wayne) is a personal and raw track that explores the rapper's thoughts on the loss of his friend Frog, who was shot in the head. He also addresses other deaths and betrayals that have affected him in his career and personal life. The lyrics delve deep into his emotional state, including feelings of grief, anger, and confusion. The haunting refrain "Who killed my homie?" is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the desperation and need for answers that the rapper is experiencing.


The verse about The Game getting shot twice in the chest and suspecting his own friends of setting him up is particularly powerful. It showcases the distrust and paranoia that can come with a life of crime and gang involvement. The line "I know who shot me cause I shot them, but who set me up?" is a haunting realization of the violence and betrayal that can come with gang life, even among those who are supposed to be your allies.


Overall, "From Adam" is a powerful and emotional song that offers a glimpse into the mind and heart of The Game. It highlights the violence and loss that come with gang life, as well as the search for answers and justice that can consume those who have lost loved ones to senseless violence.


Line by Line Meaning

Here we go again
Starting yet another depressing tale of his life


Ten years later
Reflecting on a decade of pain and loss


You know what man? Uhm
Expressing frustration and hopelessness


(I wanna know)
Expressing a desire for answers and revenge


Fuck it
Giving in to negative emotions


Ayo C
Addressing a friend


Give me that Jamison and that pickle juice
Requesting alcohol to numb the pain


Thank you
Showing appreciation for the drink


I got some shit on my mind
Sharing the heavy thoughts weighing on him


(I wanna know)
Reiterating the desire for answers and justice


My little nigga Frog dead, dog
Announcing the death of a close friend


They shot my little nigga in his head, dog
Revealing the brutal manner of his friend's death


You heard what the fuck I just said, dog?
Challenging the listener to acknowledge the gravity of the situation


Walk inside my closet like fuck everything red, dog
Expressing anger and frustration by destroying belongings


If you seen your best friend stiff, you would cry too
Defending his emotional response to tragedy


Sometimes I don't even wanna be a Piru
Questioning the loyalty and consequences of gang affiliation


Then I think about it like, fuck everything blue
Rejecting rival gang loyalty and unity


Who killed my motherfuckin' brother?
Expressing the need for answers and revenge for a loved one's death


(I wanna know)
Reiterating the search for closure


Who killed G man too? The shit I seen men do
Listing other tragedies and traumatic events he's witnessed


If I told you, I'd have me floating in cement shoes
Implying he knows but is afraid to speak out


See Compton ain't shit really
Disillusioned with his hometown and its reputation


And I've been at the bottom of the pits, feel me?
Referencing his struggles and hardships


I done had some real niggas try to kill me
Revealing past near-death experiences


Fake niggas in my crew
Calling out fake friends and betrayal


Crip niggas more loyal than a few of my Piru
Acknowledging unlikely alliances and loyalty


I done been shot, had a surgery or two
Listing past traumas and injuries


Above the rim like Pac, I'm like birdie at the troops
Comparing himself to iconic movie characters and embracing his tough reputation


I can't lie, every time I see Suge my heart beat
Fearing a former colleague in the rap industry


Cause I don't know if I should dap him or let the hawk speak
Unsure of how to handle a potential confrontation


Wilmington and Brazil, nigga them my cross streets
Sharing personal information and gang affiliations


And who gon' take it from me?
Asserting his dominance and toughness


They think they know me
Addressing misconceptions about him


But they do not know me
Challenging outsiders' assumptions and judgments


'Cause I do not know me
Admitting to personal confusion and inner turmoil


Who killed my homie?
Reiterating the need for answers and justice


I wanna know names
Demanding specific information


Click-clack explain
Threatening violence to get answers


I can kill you but ain't nothing gon' change
Warning that revenge won't bring back the dead


But I might do it anyway
Admitting to possibly acting on anger and pain


You gonna die any way
Acknowledging the inevitability of death


I'm gonna die any way
Embracing his own mortality


We can go any day
Accepting the unpredictability of life and death


It can be any day
Reinforcing the idea that life is fragile


But for you
Directing the threat to a specific person


Today is the day
Warning of imminent danger


I was playing Madden then I heard a knock
Recounting the mundane before a violent interruption


Everybody know I got shot but this for niggas that forgot
Reminding listeners of a past tragedy


Suspect one: the homies never came to see me
Naming potential suspects for a betrayal


Suspect two: Red hid my gun behind the TV
Naming another suspect and revealing a hidden weapon


Suspect three: I was beefing with this Crip in my apartment
Naming a third suspect and revealing a possible motive


Shit started cause we fought and he couldn't see me
Detailing the origin of the conflict


There's usually ten niggas in our dope spot
Revealing details of his dangerous lifestyle


Cold ass night, I'm like a janitor at Wing Stop
Comparing himself to a lowly worker in uncomfortable conditions


I usually play Xbox with the gun cocked
Revealing a constant state of alertness and danger


I'm cool with taking mine, but I took other niggas' gunshots
Acknowledging his own violent actions and retaliation


Chest wide open, I'm tryna fight, but my lungs not
Describing the pain and struggle of being shot


Hole in my chest bout the size of a Kumquat
Using dark humor to describe his wound


I know who shot me cause I shot them
Revealing his own involvement in a violent cycle


But who set me up? I ain't tripping but
Expressing curiosity about a mysterious betrayal


(I wanna know)
Reiterating the desire for answers


Let me tell you how I met my nigga Wack
Introducing another character in his life story


Shit, he ain't always have a nigga back
Acknowledging past conflicts with a friend


When I met him, he was standing behind Suge
Revealing an initial association with a powerful figure


And everything is all good when you banging for your hood
Reflecting on the sense of loyalty and solidarity in gang life


That nigga Wack got my number and came through
Revealing another instance of support from a friend


Now let me tell you the type of shit the Game do
Bringing the focus back to himself and his actions


He walked in the booth where I was spitting
Describing a studio session


Gave him ten thousand, couldn't even finish his fuckin' sentence
Boasting about his wealth and generosity


I ain't owe him shit, but real recognize real
Justifying his actions with a code of honor


Now we like two red-nosed Pits
Comparing their loyalty and toughness to pit bulls


Cross him, you gotta cross me
Reinforcing the idea of loyalty and retaliation


And don't forget about where my nigga AR be
Highlighting the importance of another friend


He be in the cut, that niggas nuts, don't give a fuck
Describing another tough and loyal friend


Love his nigga Game to death, and he mean it from the guts
Expressing mutual loyalty and love


Blood, what's up? Which one of you dumb mothafuckas wanna try us?
Issuing a warning to potential threats


(I wanna know)
Reiterating the need for answers and justice




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Jayceon Taylor

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Comments from YouTube:

J J

The game is one of the most underrated rappers in the history of hip hop.

Liran P

The game is not underrated..
King los its an example of underrated...

ted bundy

@Liran P well said sir god bless you

Cody Braun

Bruh How? Everyone know he a legend lmao

Cody Braun

He arguably has one of the best west coast albums of all time

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Cdkks

This honestly is one of games best songs he’s ever made. I couldn’t stop playing it when doc 2 first came out. And now revisiting it years later…. Fuck. That hook is legendary I really wish this got more recognition because so many people would feel the same . Wayne absolutely murdered that hook .

Shawn & Maddy McMann

These 2 just just naturally make hits together πŸ’―πŸ”₯

Patryk Szafran

That was already s hit a couple Years ago, that's not new
Anyway dope song πŸ’―

Shawn & Maddy McMann

@Patryk Szafran just went back to it. Happy 420

Xavier X

This is not a hit but yes they have two hits together. Y'all just call anything a hit.

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