Where I'm From
The Game ft. Dr.Dre Lyrics
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Been on songs with S-N-double-O-P
Inside a Ferrari with the D-are-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-why-see
Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen
I done seen Young Buck scuff Air Force One's
In Cashville, but Compton is
Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch
She graduated when Notorious B.I.G. dropped "Me and My Bitch"
She get them birds past, I put her in first class
And tell her to carry on that Duni and 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 niggaz out like creased khakis
In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin'
I got the whole N-why-see saggin'
If you don't know
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude)
(Game time niggaz, 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 makin')
Where I'm from
(Aftermath, you better watch your colors)
(In the City of Angels)
y'all niggaz got it fucked up
What you thought cause I'm from Compton
And 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 see-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
Mom's got the CL-6, that's a fact
I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques
Niggaz 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 niggaz is W-N-be-A, all pussy
If you don't know
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude)
(Game time niggaz, 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 niggaz, 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 "Where I'm From" by The Game and G-Unit describe their experiences as artists coming from different cities and neighborhoods. The song starts with a reference to Game's gang affiliation, as he spells out his Bloods code, conveying a sense of danger and violence. He then goes on to mention his collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, two legends of West Coast hip-hop.
Game also mentions his visit to Detroit's 8 Mile, the setting of Eminem's popular movie, while donning G-Unit's signature shoes. He recalls a trip to Philadelphia with rapper Eve, and a visit to Uptown New York with 50 Cent, where he saw people wearing Timberland boots.
As the song progresses, Game touches on his relationships with women, emphasizing his preference for a "street smart" girl from Grape Street who can handle herself in difficult situations. He also brags about his success as a platinum-selling artist and alludes to his willingness to face any danger to protect his reputation and fellow gang members.
Overall, "Where I'm From" conveys a sense of pride and defiance, as the artists celebrate their achievements, associations, and resilience against adversity.
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 on music with Snoop Dogg.
Inside a Ferrari with the D-are-E
I am driving a Ferrari with Darell Evers, also known as D-are-E.
Run up I let it sing like Nate D-O-double-G
If someone threatens me, I will defend myself and let my gun sing like Nate Dogg.
Walk through 8 Mile, G-Unit's on my feet
I am walking through 8 Mile with G-Unit sneakers on my feet.
Got a cherry lowrider in the N-why-see
I own a cherry lowrider car in New York City.
Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen
Eve brought me to Philadelphia, I have never been to jail there.
Been to Uptown with 50, seen niggaz in Timbs
I have been to Uptown with 50 Cent and have seen people wearing Timberland boots.
I done seen Young Buck scuff Air Force One's
I have witnessed Young Buck scuffing his Air Force One sneakers.
In Cashville, but Compton is
I am in Cashville (Nashville) now, but my hometown is Compton.
Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch
In Compton, it's usually just me, my son, and my girlfriend.
She graduated when Notorious B.I.G. dropped "Me and My Bitch"
My girlfriend graduated from high school when Notorious B.I.G. released his song "Me and My Bitch".
She get them birds past, I put her in first class
My girlfriend smuggles drugs, so I reward her by putting her in first class flights.
And tell her to carry on that Duni and Burke bag
I instruct her to bring along her Dunhill and Burberry bags when we travel.
She from Grape Street, she know how to work the mag
My girlfriend is from the Grape Street Crip gang, and she knows how to use firearms.
And only buy white tees, tell 'em to keep the purple tags
She only buys white t-shirts, and requests that they keep the purple tags on them.
'Cause the laces in my Chucks keep the beef crackin'
The laces on my Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers are symbolic of the ongoing gang warfare and violence.
I lay niggaz out like creased khakis
I have no qualms about killing people, just like how one would be indifferent about creasing a pair of khaki pants.
In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin'
I am driving a G-wagon car that is lowered so much that the wheels are dragging along the ground like Michael Jordan's number 23 jersey.
I got the whole N-why-see saggin'
The people in New York City are emulating my style of wearing clothes low and loose.
y'all niggaz got it fucked up
You guys have the wrong idea about me and my gang.
What you thought cause I'm from Compton
Are you under the impression that I am unable to achieve success because I am from a violent area like Compton?
And I couldn't do numbers like Usher?
Are you doubting my ability to achieve the same level of success as Usher?
Platinum certified, nigga that's a mill' plus
My album has received a Platinum certification, which means it has sold at least a million copies.
Play both sides of the fence, 'cause the Crips feel cause'
I am able to maintain positive relationships with both the Crips and Bloods gangs.
See me ridin with Nate, nigga it's still Blood
Even though Nate Dogg is a Crip, seeing me with him does not change my Blood gang affiliation.
You can see-walk to this, homey it's still love
You can dance to this music in the style of the Crip gang's signature walk, but it's still a message of love and respect between the gangs and communities.
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 have customized my Range Rover car and painted it black.
The West coast is back, I can smoke to that
I am glad that West Coast hip-hop is making comeback, and I can celebrate by smoking marijuana.
Mom's got the CL-6, that's a fact
My mother owns a Mercedes-Benz CL-6 car, and that is not a lie.
I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques
I have purchased a house and I am now waiting to receive Platinum certification for my album.
Niggaz lookin' for a cat to jack
Other people are searching for someone to rob or steal from.
Homey I'm willin' to do two life sentences back to back
I am prepared to risk going to prison for the rest of my life in order to defend myself or my gang.
So please don't push me
I am warning others not to test my patience or provoke me.
You niggaz is W-N-be-A, all pussy
You are weak and not worthy of being a part of or affiliating with any gang.
If you don't know
If you are unaware or ignorant about the topics I am discussing.
(Aftermath, nigga witta attitude)
I am affiliated with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, and I have an attitude to match my gangster lifestyle.
(Game time niggaz, Westside)
It's time for my gang and I to take over, and we represent the West Coast.
(Nigga witta attitude)
I have a confrontational and outspoken personality.
(Straight Outta Compton)
I am from the city of Compton, which is notorious for gang violence and poverty.
(We rock khakis and Chucks)
My gang and I have a unique style, wearing khaki pants and Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers.
(Almost lost my life when Dre dropped The Chronic)
I almost lost my life due to gang violence when Dr. Dre released his famous album "The Chronic".
(Legend in the makin')
I am becoming a legend in the music industry and in the gang culture.
(Aftermath, you better watch your colors)
If you belong to a different gang or wear rival colors, you should be careful around me and my associates from Aftermath Entertainment.
(In the City of Angels)
I am in Los Angeles, known as the "City of Angels" because of its name and association with Hollywood glamour.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC. , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL BOTTRELL, SHELBY LYNNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shoulderlabrum520
Still don’t know how this didn’t make the album over the other version
@dexdan
From what I had heard around the time this version leaked, is that Dre wanted to save the verse. There was also a rumor that Dre wasn't in the right place artistically to lend vocals to anyone's album around this time.
@BlancoTarantinoTV
Originally a Detox record
@Goatchild90
Dr. Dre's verse was everything
@SamDwarf8
One of the sickest beats.... Period!
@in_da_lighterbabtized_son2695
SamBostik agreed
@miaeighty6507
Those Dr Dre beats my dude
@damianorthside
@@miaeighty6507 no my bro. Focus made it.
@MrB0mbast1k
Scott Storch and Dre...
@I4NI_
you on ya rags g?