Where We Come From

[Intro: Popcaan] Yeah Yow, Jah know dawg (Mhmm) Yo more time me remember some things mi have to laugh dawg Yow Anju Blaxx (Tap-ta-na-na) Yo Dre Skull (Tap-ta-na-na) Me a show unuh a thing (Tap-ta-na-na) A so me grow, you see it? Aye! [Chorus: Popcaan] Real thugs never forget the dump land Or where me come from (Yeah) Real thugs never worry 'bout pagan 'Cause we destiny done plan Some say we nah go live long The other say a judgment road mi live pon A next set say mi sell my soul to Satan Jah bless mi fi shame badmind with hit song [Verse 1: Popcaan] Anju Blaxx Mi ago tell yuh bout Happy Grove You coulda a call it Poppy Grove Mi life neva easy, me don't trod a happy road Badness me use lock di road Me always dream big, say mi a go lock di globe And MTV bring the episode Shotty Mark dead a grade 9, and that was a heavy load Princey kick we out fi go touch the road Dre Skull Now me drop ah Seaforth Every Thursday me deyah station a report 13 year old juvenile haffi pree court Every school gal a gimme deep throat Dumphries! When me touch a Portmore Popskull links go up more From 3 West to 5 East, lock the place and we done sure Help out mi family when mi well poor [Chorus: Popcaan] Real thugs never forget the dump land Or where me come from (Yeah) Real thugs never worry 'bout pagan 'Cause we destiny done plan Some say we nah go live long The other say a judgment road mi live pon Next set say mi sell my soul to Satan Jah bless mi fi shame badmind with hit song [Verse 2: Popcaan] R.I.P Scumpy, ah you did say Popcaan And if a boy diss we clap corn It hurt me heart how Bomba Terror life gone The pain hot like di sting from a python A suh it guh still, 'member life goes on And I am the chosen Regular mi haffi have mi bredda shoes and clothes on So mi take the road on 2008, make the link with the world boss Start travel the world first class Badmind can't believe how we shell down the world fast And look pon the rims when the whip pass (*inhales*) Puff mi spliff in mi dream car Music make the dream last Stay true to mi thugs me nuh want see no new one Neva sell out ask Grizzle and Buzzman [Chorus: Popcaan] Real thugs never forget the dump land Or where me come from (Yeah) Real thugs never worry 'bout pagan 'Cause we destiny done plan Some say we nah go live long The other say a judgment road mi live pon Next set say mi sell my soul to Satan Jah bless mi fi shame badmind with hit song [Outro] Yow Anju Blaxx Yow Dre Skull Yuh know ah true story doh? Yuh know how di ting go From St. Thomas, to Portmore St. Catherine, Spanish Town Tr8 (Tr8) No new friend, no new face Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) Tap-ta-na-na Tap-ta-na-na (Aye) SONG MEANING "Where We Come From" is a powerful dancehall anthem where Popcaan reflects on his journey from the struggles of ghetto life in Jamaica to international recognition. The song captures themes of hardship, loyalty, perseverance, and pride in one’s origins. With raw emotion, Popcaan speaks on the realities of growing up surrounded by violence, poverty, and limited opportunities, yet still holding on to hope and brotherhood. The track celebrates resilience and serves as a tribute to those who made it out and those still fighting. Through his lyrics and delivery, Popcaan uses Dancehall not just as a musical style, but as a voice for the unheard and a vessel for truth.