Don't Matter
Akon Lyrics


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Konvict, konvict, konvict

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)

'Cause we gon' fight, oh yes, we gon' fight (we gon' fight)
Believe we gon' fight (we gon' fight)
Fight for our right to love, yeah (right to love, yeah)
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you)

Nobody wanna see us together
Nobody thought that we'd last forever
I feel them hoping and praying
Things between us don't get better (better)
Men steady coming after you (you)
Women steady coming after me (me)
Seems like er'body wanna go for self and
Don't wanna respect boundary
Telling you all those lies (oh, ooh)
Just to get on your side (side)
But I must admit there was a couple
Secrets I held inside (inside)
But just know that I try (try)
To always apologize ('gize)
And I'ma have you first
Always in my heart to keep you satisfied (satisfied)

Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)

'Cause we gon' fight, oh yes, we gon' fight (we gon' fight)
Believe we gon' fight (we gon' fight)
Fight for our right to love, yeah (right to love, yeah)
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you)

You got every right to wanna leave (wanna leave)
You got every right to wanna go (wanna go)
You got every right to hit the road (hit the road)
And never talk to me no more (me no more)
You don't even have to call (have to call)
Even check for me at all (me at all)
Because the way I've been acting lately (I've been acting)
Has been off the wall (off the wall)
Especially towards you (towards you)
Putting girls before you (before you)
And they watching everything I've been doing
Just to hurt you (hurt you)
Most of it just ain't true (ain't true)
And they won't show you (show you)
How much of a queen you are to me
And why I love you, baby

Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)

'Cause we gon' fight, oh yes, we gon' fight (we gon' fight)
Believe we gon' fight (we gon' fight)
Fight for our right to love, yeah (right to love, yeah)
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you)

(Oh, oh, ooh, oh)
'Cause I got you, babe
(Ooh, oh, ooh, oh)
'Cause I got you, babe
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
'Cause I got you, babe
(Oh, ooh, oh, ooh)
Cause I got you, babe

Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)

'Cause we gon' fight, oh yes, we gon' fight (we gon' fight)
Believe we gon' fight (we gon' fight)
Fight for our right to love, yeah (right to love, yeah)
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)

Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)

'Cause we gon' fight, oh yes, we gon' fight (we gon' fight)
Believe we gon' fight (we gon' fight)
Fight for our right to love, yeah (right to love, yeah)




Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you, babe)

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Matter" by Akon highlights the singer's determination to stay with his significant other despite the societal pressure the pair may face. Akon states that nobody wants to see them together, but it does not matter because he has the person he loves. He acknowledges that they will have fights to fight for their love, and he is willing to fight for their "right to love."


The lyrics also address challenges they both face, such as people coming after them, telling lies, and not respecting boundaries. The song delivers an assurance that Akon has always tried to apologize for his mistakes and will have his significant other first in his heart to keep them satisfied. In the end, neither of them wants to leave each other, and they will always be there for each other, fighting for their love despite society's expectations.


The song plays on themes of love, commitment, and societal pressure. It is essential to have faith in love and not shy away from being with someone you love, no matter what others may think. The song has a mix of Caribbean and African influences, and Akon's voice makes the lyrics more relatable to the audiences worldwide.


Line by Line Meaning

Konvict, konvict, konvict
The artist is known for his label Konvict Music, and this chant serves as an introduction to the song.


Nobody wanta' see us together
People do not approve of their relationship.


But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you babe)
Regardless of others' opinions, their love for each other is strong and they will stay together.


'Cause we gonna fight, oh yes, we gonna fight (we gonna fight)
They are willing to fight for their love and relationship.


Believe we gonna fight (we gonna fight)
They are determined to overcome any obstacles that may come their way.


Fight for our right to love, yeah (right to love, yeah)
They believe that they have the right to love each other, regardless of what others may think.


Nobody wants to see us together
People do not approve of their relationship.


But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you)
Regardless of others' opinions, their love for each other is strong and they will stay together.


Nobody thought that we'd last forever
People did not think their relationship would be long-lasting.


I feel them hoping and praying
People are hoping that their relationship fails.


Things between us don't get better (better)
Their relationship is going through a rough patch and people are taking advantage of it.


Men steady coming after you (you)
Other men are showing interest in the artist's partner.


Women steady coming after me (me)
Other women are showing interest in the artist.


Seems like er'body want to go for self and
Everyone is focusing on themselves and their own desires.


Don't wanna respect boundary
People are not respecting the boundaries of their relationship.


Telling you all those lies (oh, ooh)
People are lying to the artist's partner to try to come between them.


Just to get on your side (side)
People are trying to win the artist's partner over.


But I must admit there was a couple
The artist admits that he too has kept some secrets from his partner.


Of secrets I held inside (inside)
The artist has kept some things hidden from his partner.


But just know that I try (try)
The artist wants his partner to know that he tries his best in their relationship.


To always apologize (gize)
The artist is willing to apologize and make up for any mistakes he has made.


And I'm gonna have you first
The artist promises to put his partner first.


Always in my heart to keep you satisfied (satisfied)
The artist will always keep his partner happy and satisfied.


You got every right to want to leave (wanna leave)
The artist's partner has the right to end their relationship.


You got every right to want to go (wanna go)
The artist's partner has the right to move on from their relationship.


You got every right to hit the road (hit the road)
The artist's partner has the right to leave and never look back.


And never talk to me no more (me no more)
The artist's partner can cut off all communication with him if they choose to.


You don't even have to call (have to call)
The artist's partner is not obligated to reach out to him.


Or even check for me at all (me at all)
The artist's partner does not have to keep tabs on him.


Because the way I've been acting lately (I've been acting)
The artist has not been acting in the best way in their relationship.


Has been off the wall (off the wall)
The artist's behavior has been unusual and strange.


Especially towards you (towards you)
The artist's behavior has been particularly bad towards his partner.


Putting girls before you (before you)
The artist has been prioritizing other women over his partner.


And they've been watching everything I've been doing
Others have been observing the artist's behavior.


Just to hurt you (hurt you)
Others are trying to hurt the artist's partner by highlighting his bad behavior.


Most of it just ain't true (ain't true)
Not all of the things people are saying about the artist are accurate or true.


And they won't show you (show you)
These people are not revealing the truth to the artist's partner.


How much of a queen you are to me
The artist sees his partner as a queen and wants her to know that.


And why I love you, baby
The artist loves his partner and wants her to understand his feelings.


Cause I got you babe
The artist reassures his partner that he is there for her.


Nobody wants to see us together
People do not approve of their relationship.


But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you babe)
Regardless of others' opinions, their love for each other is strong and they will stay together.


'Cause we gonna fight, oh yes, we gonna fight (we gonna fight)
They are willing to fight for their love and relationship.


Believe we gonna fight (we gonna fight)
They are determined to overcome any obstacles that may come their way.


Fight for our right to love, yeah (right to love, yeah)
They believe that they have the right to love each other, regardless of what others may think.


Nobody wants to see us together
People do not approve of their relationship.


But it don't matter, no ('cause I got you)
Regardless of others' opinions, their love for each other is strong and they will stay together.


Cause I got you babe
The artist reassures his partner that he is there for her.




Lyrics © TONY LOVE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Bob Marley, Tony Love

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