He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing
Akon is a Muslim and has many charities of his own.
Akon's father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.
Be With You
Akon Lyrics
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You're the one I want and I'm a continue lovin'
'Cause you're considered wifey and I'm considered husband
And I'm a always be there for you
Either way you look at it I ain't goin' no where from my muffin
'Cause she gonna hold it down, cant no body tell her nothin'
You got the kind of love that always make up after fussin'
And no one knows (no one knows)
Why I'm into you (why I'm into you)
'Cause you'll never know what it's like to walk in our shoes (in our shoes)
And no one know (no one knows)
The things we've been through (things we been through)
Can never measure up to half of what I put you through (put you through)
That's why we'll break through
And I don't care what they say
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
I wanna be with you
And I don't care what they do
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
Seems like every day that go by things are gettin' harder
Want to be the one that give you the whole enchilada
'Cause I know what my baby like, I lean you on that Prada
You ain't got to match with the shoes
All about knowing your woman and doing things to keep her longer
Stickin' together forever, watch it grow stronger
That's the way it has to be, everything proper
Keepin' it always true
And no one knows (no one knows)
Why I'm into you (why I'm into you)
'Cause you'll never know what it's like to walk in our shoes (in our shoes)
And no one know (no one knows)
The things we've been through (things we been through)
Can never measure up to half of what I put you through (put you through)
That's why we'll break through
And I don't care what they say
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
I wanna be with you
And I don't care what they do
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
You are everything in my life, see the joy you bring
And ain't no one I can compare you to
And I know that you will never walk away from me, no matter what
And that's why I plan to do the same thing for you
And I want you to know
And I don't care what they say
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
I wanna be with you
And I don't care what they do
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
And I don't care what they say
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
I wanna be with you
And I don't care what they do
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
In Akon's song Be With You, he sings about his devotion to his significant other despite the challenges they may face. The first verse mentions the outside forces that may attempt to separate them, but his love is unwavering. He sees her as his wife and himself as her husband, and promises to always be there for her. The chorus repeats the sentiment that he doesn't care what others say or do, he will be with her. The second verse emphasizes the importance of knowing his partner and doing things to keep her happy. He wants to be with her forever, even through the hard times.
The song celebrates a strong and committed relationship. Akon recognizes that their bond is special and unique, which can be seen in the line "No one knows why I'm into you. You'll never know what it's like to walk in our shoes." This line conveys that they have been through a lot together, but they will always persevere because their love is strong enough to break through any obstacles in their way.
One of the most interesting facts about this song is that it samples the melody from the classic jazz tune "Stranger on the Shore" by Acker Bilk. Another interesting fact is that the song was co-written by Akon's brother, Bu Thiam, who is also a successful music executive. The song was initially released in 2008 as part of Akon's album "Freedom." It was later released as a single in Europe and Australia in 2009, and became a hit in those regions. The song's music video was filmed in a desert in Palmdale, California and features Akon singing while surrounded by sand dunes.
The chords for Akon's Be With You are: Am, F, C, G, throughout most of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I know they wanna come and separate us but they can't do us nothin
Despite what others may want, they cannot break us apart.
You're the one I want and I'm a continue lovin'
I am committed to you and our love.
'Cause you're considered wifey and I'm considered husband
We are a committed couple, bound by love.
And I'm a always be there for you
I will always support and stand by you.
Either way you look at it I ain't goin' no where from my muffin
No matter how you approach it, I am here to stay with my love.
'Cause she gonna hold it down, cant no body tell her nothin'
She is strong and independent, nobody can control her.
You got the kind of love that always make up after fussin'
Our love is strong enough to make up after any argument.
And that's what gets me closer to you
Our ability to overcome challenges and grow closer is what strengthens our love.
And no one knows (no one knows)
Our love is unique and not easily understood by others.
Why I'm into you (why I'm into you)
No one can understand why I love you, but I do.
'Cause you'll never know what it's like to walk in our shoes (in our shoes)
Others cannot fully understand our experiences and how they shape our relationship.
The things we've been through (things we been through)
We have experienced challenges and obstacles, but they have only strengthened our bond.
Can never measure up to half of what I put you through (put you through)
I have gone through significant challenges for our relationship, and you are worth it.
That's why we'll break through
Our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle.
I'm gonna be with you
I am committed to staying by your side.
Seems like every day that go by things are gettin' harder
We face new challenges every day, but we are strong enough to overcome them.
Want to be the one that give you the whole enchilada
I want to give you everything you desire and more.
'Cause I know what my baby like, I lean you on that Prada
I know your tastes and preferences, and I am willing to provide for them.
All about knowing your woman and doing things to keep her longer
Understanding and satisfying your partner's needs is essential for a lasting relationship.
Stickin' together forever, watch it grow stronger
Our love will only grow stronger as we stay committed to each other.
That's the way it has to be, everything proper
Our love is true and authentic, and we prioritize each other's well-being.
You are everything in my life, see the joy you bring
You bring me happiness and fulfillment, and I value everything you bring to my life.
And ain't no one I can compare you to
You are unique and incomparable to anyone else in my life.
And I know that you will never walk away from me, no matter what
I trust that you are committed to staying with me, even through difficult times.
And that's why I plan to do the same thing for you
I am committed to staying with you and supporting you through any challenge.
And I want you to know
I want to make sure you understand my commitment to our relationship.
And I don't care what they say
I am not influenced by outsiders' opinions of our relationship.
And I don't care what they do
External factors will not affect my commitment to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Hakim Abdulsamad
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