Coming From Where I'm From
Akon ft.G-unit 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 first verse of Akon ft.G-unit's song “Where I'm From” talks about Akon's life, including his associations with other famous musicians like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. He describes driving around in a Ferrari with Dr. Dre and references Nate Dogg by saying he'll make his gun "sing" like the late rapper. He also mentions walking through Detroit's 8 Mile area wearing G-Unit shoes and driving a lowriding car. Akon then talks about visiting Philadelphia with rapper Eve and spending time with 50 Cent in Uptown, seeing men wearing Timberland boots. He notes that he's seen Young Buck scuff up his Air Force One shoes in Cashville, but that he prefers Compton, where he can be with his son and his girlfriend.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Where I'm From" to emphasize the song's themes that revolve around Akon's origins and experiences.
The second verse details Akon's success, mentioning that he's sold over a million records, speaks to both Crips and Bloods, and is still loyal to his roots as a Blood. The verse is a nod to the Compton-based Bloods and Crips gang culture, which still has a significant presence in the area. Akon proudly speaks about how he has been bangin' since Mary J. Blige released her single "Real Love," and how he represents the West Coast by painting his car black and smoking. He also mentions that his mom drives a CL-6, which is a reference to the Mercedes-Benz coupe.
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of "knowing where you're from" and acknowledging your identity and roots.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma be-L-double-O-D
I am a Blood gang member
Been on songs with S-N-double-O-P
I have collaborated with Snoop Dogg on songs
Inside a Ferrari with the D-are-E
I am enjoying the luxury of a Ferrari car with someone named D-are-E
Run up I let it sing like Nate D-O-double-G
If someone provokes me, I will retaliate like the rapper Nate Dogg
Walk through 8 Mile, G-Unit's on my feet
I'm walking through 8 Mile with G-Unit shoes on
Got a cherry lowrider in the N-why-see
I have a cherry-colored lowrider car in the neighborhood N-why-see
Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen
Eve took me to Philadelphia, where I have never been to jail or prison
Been to Uptown with 50, seen niggaz in Timbs
I have been to Uptown with 50 Cent and seen people wearing Timberland boots
I done seen Young Buck scuff Air Force One's
I have witnessed Young Buck scrape or damage his Air Force One shoes
In Cashville, but Compton is
I am in Cashville, but my true home is Compton
Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch
In Compton, it's just me, my son, and my girlfriend
She graduated when Notorious B.I.G. dropped 'Me and My Bitch'
My girlfriend graduated when The Notorious B.I.G. released the song 'Me and My Bitch'
She get them birds past, I put her in first class
My girlfriend smuggles drugs (birds) while I book her a first-class flight
And tell her to carry on that Duni and Burke bag
I advise her to carry a designer handbag by Duni and Burke
She from Grape Street, she know how to work the mag
She is from the Grape Street neighborhood and knows how to handle a gun
And only buy white tees, tell 'em to keep the purple tags
She only buys white t-shirts and tells the store to keep the purple tags
'Cause the laces in my Chucks keep the beef crackin'
I keep the conflict going because the laces in my Converse Chuck Taylor shoes are untied
I lay niggaz out like creased khakis
I knock people out like they are folded khaki pants
In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin'
I am driving a G-Wagon car that leans to one side due to oversized 23-inch wheels
I got the whole N-why-see saggin'
I am wearing sagging pants in the N-why-see area
Almost lost my life When Dre dropped The Chronic
I almost died when Dr. Dre released his album The Chronic
Legend in the making
I am becoming a legend with my success in the rap industry
You niggaz is W-N-be-A, all pussy
You guys are wannabes, and you lack courage
I painted the Rover black
I painted my Range Rover car black
The West coast is back, I can smoke to that
The West Coast rap scene is thriving, and I can enjoy that with a smoke
Mom's got the CL-6, that's a fact
My mother has a Mercedes-Benz CL-6 car, and this is a fact
I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques
I purchased a house, and I'm waiting for the platinum records to decorate it
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
@jmbfinesse8223
We’re all here because we’re reminiscing this brings me back 💯
@nerd-sam7687
OMG!! 😍😍😍
I had this song on my iPod and At that time, I went to school listening 50 Cent, G-Unit, Akon, Ja Rule, Eminem and a bunch of other talented Hip Hop/Rapper artists until one day, he had a problem and I lost all the songs, including this one that you posted my friend. 👏👏👏
The world was changing and I ended up getting to know and moving to electronic music, but sometimes I listen to these classics, always keeping a huge respect and affection for all these talented artists who were part of my life in that incredible time of the 2000s (Great Times) 😭
(50 Cent was an inspiration for me in my clothes and I went to school wearing a bandana sometimes and always with a flat brim cap turned to the side with the brim next to my ear, and to this day I do that) 😊
(These artist are great legends will never be forgotten, and thank you for posting this one track because thanks to you I know again who the singers are after this long time has passed) 😭👏🙏
@90tommytee
Same here, my friend, well said.
@eggytoast
Listen to the original by Anthony Hamilton that's where the beat is from.
@JasonSmith-zu3rn
50's the boss. Bank's the brain . The Game is a gangster . Bucks a gold teeth down south cowboy . Akon is the KING of Africa. Lol remember hearing this when I was a young man . Still hits hard .
@muhammadalwilimwaychiang9157
Yeah 50 always the boss
@ducatarina8310
What you smoke dude, Game ain´t no gangsta, 50 is the Gangstar
@princeblackstaiv4993
@Du Catarina even if 50 is the gangsta he is still the boss lol Nothing goes without his yes
@eggytoast
Game is a fake blood and buck is a crybaby who cried down the phone to 50
@jmbfinesse8223
This was the kazaa limewire days you had to be there 💯