Comin' from Where I'm From
Anthony Hamilton
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Sitting here, guess I didn' make bail Got time and a story to tell Started when I was nine years old Woke up and daddy was gone I started hustling and the couldn't tell me nothing Fronting in the hood, trying to be somebody My soul was on empty I was searching for something Tried to be good Tried to keep from trouble Living too fast Trying to make a good hustle Sometimes it gets rough Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Times got hard Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Sometimes you gotta walk to work Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Sometimes you gotta do a little dirt Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Wasn' really looking guess I found it Five foot three light brown skinned Coming from the university Lifestyle looking kind of lovely Didn't know she had much game Down to ride out, even take the train Even take her to a poker game Top notch fried chicken and sushi Tried to be good Tried to treat you like a lady Tried to be your friend Turned out that you were shady Sometimes it gets lonely Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Some times ain't what they seem to be Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Some times would get the best of me Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Well, tried to be good (I tried, I tried) Wanted nothing but to love somebody Didn't want to die young Steady hustling trying to feed my family Too scared to have kids and like daddy did 'Cause I'm so scared of failing Sometimes it gets hard Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Sometimes you gotta moan Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Sometimes you gotta cry a little louder Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Sometimes you gotta fight the pain Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Sometimes you get a little worried Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Sometimes you get lost out of touch Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Sometimes I think I pray a little to much Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from Sometimes I get a little scared Comin' from where I'm from, I'm from
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Written by: ANTHONY CORNELIUS HAMILTON, MARK CHRISTOPHER BATSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Music Composition"Comin' from Where I'm From" is an R&B track with a length of 4 minutes and 00 seconds. It is done in the key of A minor.
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Release DetailsThe song was released on June 3, 2003, as the lead single from Anthony Hamilton's second studio album of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceThe track got Hamilton his first career entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 83. It also placed well on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, reaching number 13.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of "Comin' from Where I'm From" express the singer's experiences growing up in the challenging neighborhoods of Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Music VideoThe music video follows the life of a young man trying to escape the cycle of poverty and crime. It does not feature Hamilton; instead, it concentrates completely on the story, emphasizing the lyrics' power.
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Song's ReceptionCritics have praised "Comin' from Where I'm From" for its soulful, old-school rhythm and blues style and Hamilton's powerful, emotional vocals.
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Use in MediaThe song has been widely used in various media platforms. For instance, it was used in the popular crime drama series "The Wire."
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Awards and NominationsWhile not earning any direct awards or nominations, the album "Comin' from Where I'm From" was nominated for several awards. The lead single played a significant role in these recognitions.
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Music ProductionThe song was produced by Mark Batson, a Grammy Award-winning producer known for working with artists such as Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Alicia Keys.
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Songwriting"Comin' from Where I'm From" was written by Anthony Hamilton and Mark Batson. The duo rose to critical acclaim for their powerful and emotive songwriting.
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