Where I'm From
The Game (Feat. 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)
In βWhere Iβm From,β The Game provides an account of his upbringing and his rise to fame. He starts the song by proclaiming his affiliation with the Bloods and mentioning his collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. He further mentions his travels, including walking through 8 Mile with G-Unit, his visit to Philly with Eve, and his time spent in Cashville. However, he reiterates that despite his travel, it's Compton where he's from. Throughout the song, The Game also addresses the criticism that his success is a result of his Compton roots, proclaiming his platinum certifications and asserting that he can hold his own with both Bloods and Crips.
The song sends a message that despite his travels, success, and being affiliated with Bloods, he will always be from Compton. He also establishes that his inherent personality as a βnigga witta attitudeβ was shaped by growing up in the city, surrounded by gang violence and hip hop music. The Game also addresses the widespread criticism that he could not achieve success outside of his Compton roots, as he mentions his platinum certifications and asserts that he can hold his own with both Bloods and Crips. Overall, βWhere Iβm Fromβ serves as a reflection of The Game's upbringing in Compton and asserts his identity as a West Coast rapper.
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 with Snoop Dogg on musical projects
Inside a Ferrari with the D-R-E
I have ridden in a Ferrari with Dr. Dre
Run up I let it sing like Nate D-O-double-G
If you approach me aggressively, I will retaliate like Nate Dogg
Walk through 8 Mile, G-Unit's on my feet
I have walked through 8 Mile in Detroit wearing G-Unit shoes
Got a cherry lowrider in the N-Y-C
I own a red lowrider car in New York City
Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen
Eve showed me around Philadelphia and I have never been to prison
Been to Uptown with 50, seen niggas in Timbs
I have been to Uptown New York with 50 Cent and seen people wearing Timberland boots
I done seen Young Buck scuff Air Force Ones
I have witnessed Young Buck scuff his Air Force One shoes
In Cashville, but Compton is {where I'm from}
Although I have been to Cashville, Compton is my hometown
Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch
In Compton, I live with only my son and girlfriend
She graduated when Notorious BIG dropped "Me & My Bitch"
My girlfriend graduated from high school when Notorious BIG released the song "Me & My Bitch"
She get them birds past, I put her in first class
My girlfriend smuggles drugs and I reward her by upgrading her flights to first class
And tell her to carry on that Dooney & Burke bag
I instruct my girlfriend to bring her Dooney & Burke bag on her flights
She from Grape Street, she know how to work the mag
My girlfriend is from the Grape Street area of Compton and is skilled at using guns
And only buy white tees, tell 'em to keep the purple tags
My girlfriend only purchases white t-shirts and instructs the seller to keep the purple tags
Cause the laces in my Chucks keep the beef crackin
The way I tie my Converse shoes is associated with gang conflicts
I lay niggas out like creased khakis
I am violent and causing physical harm to people is as simple as ironing a pair of khaki pants
In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin
I drive a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon car that appears to be leaning due to the 23-inch wheels
I got the whole N-Y-C saggin
I have influenced many people in New York City to wear their pants low, in the sagging style
Y'all niggas got it fucked up
You all have a mistaken perception of me
What you thought cause I'm from Compton I couldn't do numbers like Usher?
Just because I am from Compton does not mean I am not successful and cannot sell records like Usher
Platinum certified, nigga that's a mill' plus
I have sold over one million copies of my album, certified as platinum
Play both sides of the fence cause the Crips feel cause'
I have connections to both the Bloods and Crips gangs and use this to my advantage
See me ridin with Nate, nigga it's still Blood
Even when I am riding with Nate Dogg, a former Crips member, I am still affiliated with the Bloods gang
You can C-walk to this, homey it's still love
I have respect for the Crips gang and one can dance the C-walk to my music without hostility
Nigga I've been bangin since Mary J did "Real Love"
I have been involved in gang violence since Mary J. Blige released the song "Real Love"
I painted the Rover black
I have had my Range Rover car painted black
The West coast is back, I can smoke to that
I celebrate the resurgence of the West Coast hip-hop scene with a smoke
Moms got the CL-6, that's a fact
My mother owns a Mercedes-Benz CL-6 car
I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques
I own a house and I am expecting to receive platinum record certifications as further success
Niggas lookin for a cat to jack
There are people who are trying to rob someone
Homey I'm willin to do two life sentences back to back
I am willing to serve a total of 80 years in prison for two separate crimes
So please don't push me
Please do not provoke or challenge me
You niggas is W-N-B-A, all pussy
You men are all weak and lack courage, like the Women's National Basketball Association players
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude) (Game time niggas, Westside)
These are catchphrases that represent my affiliations and attitude
(Nigga witta attitude) (Straight Outta Compton) (We rock khakis and Chucks)
These are additional phrases associated with the Compton and West Coast hip-hop culture
(Almost lost my life when Dre dropped The Chronic) (Legend in the making)
These lines reference personal experiences and future success
(Aftermath, you better watch your colors in the City of Angels)
This line warns people to be careful and mindful of gang affiliations in Los Angeles
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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)
@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!!!!!!
@trentyates418
This beat gives me so much nostalgia, I remember listening to this when my pop had the CD, memories!!!
@edwardk2734
Ball in paradise to the legendary Nate Dogg.. π’π’ His melody still gives you chills
@Questloot-wp2gt
In my opinion this is his best song. It captures where he's from lyrics, hook and production. Quality
@ThaNyceGuy
I remember when this first dropped. Now it's 2021 and its still π₯π₯π₯
@streezy4207
2023 π₯π₯π₯
@tcmb3434
I need this to be playing soon as I touch down at LAX π₯π₯π₯
@tamunoimamadaniel-kalio9450
best song on the album