Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, Un… Read Full Bio ↴Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist.

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.

Chasin' You
Akon Lyrics

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run so many miles
i run
i left the others in the dust
i know exactly what i want
i'll catch up
because

ooh i want you now

want you now now now
feels like i'm off the ground
off the ground ground ground
'til i find you i'm never coming down down down
until you're mine i'll be dreaming of you
even with so much to lose
being without you just won't do
and since this world is so confused
you should know that

i'll be chasing you
heading straight to you
'til i'm facing you
i'll be chasing you
ooh i want you now
want you now now now
ooh i want you now
want you now now now

time
i'm always racing time
cause i forget that you and i
are written in the stars
and i can't rest 'til i'm where you are

ooh i want you now
want you now now now
feels like i'm off the ground
off the ground ground ground
'til i find you i'm never coming down down down
until you're mine i'll be dreaming of you

even with so much to lose
being without you just won't do
and since this world is so confused
you should know that

i'll be chasing you
heading straight to you
'til i'm facing you
i'll be chasing you
ooh i want you now
want you now now now
ooh i want you now
want you now now now

i left my doubts in the shadows
threw caution to the wind yeah
finding you somewhere somehow was never a question no
cause while i'm restless searching for you
i know you're restless searching for me too

i'll be chasing you
heading straight to you
'til i'm facing you
i'll be chasing you
ooh i want you now
want you now now now
ooh i want you now
want you now now now

run so many miles
i run
i left the others in the dust

i know exactly what i want
i'll catch up

Overall Meaning

In the song "Chasin’ You," Akon sings about the lengths he will go to be with the person he desires. The lyrics suggest that he has run countless miles and left others behind in order to pursue this individual. Akon expresses that nothing else matters because his sole focus is on reaching this person, and he cannot rest until he is with them. He is willing to chase after them, no matter the distance, and wants them now.

The singer acknowledges that the world is a confusing place and there may be many distractions or obstacles in his way, but he remains steadfast in his pursuit. He believes that this person is meant to be with him and that their connection is written in the stars. The energy in the song is intense, and the chorus is repeated, emphasizing the singer's determination to catch up with his love interest.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation. They are a testament to the lengths people will go to be with someone they love.

Line by Line Meaning

run so many miles
I've put forth so much effort

i run
I am determined

i left the others in the dust
I am ahead of the competition

i know exactly what i want
I have a clear goal in mind

i'll catch up
I will reach my goal

ooh i want you now want you now now now
I have a strong desire to be with you

feels like i'm off the ground off the ground ground ground
I feel uplifted and excited

'til i find you i'm never coming down down down until you're mine i'll be dreaming of you
I am committed to pursuing you and will not give up until we are together

even with so much to lose being without you just won't do
I am willing to take risks and make sacrifices to be with you

and since this world is so confused you should know that
Despite the chaos of the world around us, my feelings for you are clear and true

i'll be chasing you heading straight to you 'til i'm facing you i'll be chasing you
I am actively pursuing you with determination and focus

time i'm always racing time cause i forget that you and i are written in the stars and i can't rest 'til i'm where you are
I feel like time is against me, but I am reminded that our connection is destined and I won't stop until we are together

i left my doubts in the shadows threw caution to the wind yeah finding you somewhere somehow was never a question no
I've overcome my doubts and fears and am confident in my pursuit of you

cause while i'm restless searching for you i know you're restless searching for me too
I know that you feel the same way and are also eager to be together

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