FAMOUS
Akon Lyrics

Hey yo
Hello or greeting to the listeners.

This is Robert M and Matheo
Introducing the artists who produced the music.

Akon and my sister Desa and me Tony T
Artists mentioning themselves and their peers.

In the place to be
Referring to the current location where the song is being played or performed.

Senegal West Africa to New Zealand (New Zealand)
Mentioning the locations across the world where their music has reached.

Blessed to have to give, to make music hit me there (hit me there)
Grateful for the opportunity to create music that resonates with people across the globe.

'Cause I never thought I'd come this far
Surprised at their own success and how far their music has taken them.

When imagining fancy car
A reference to the material possessions that come with success.

Never thought success would come as quick and nothing in air
Never expected to become successful so quickly and feels like it came out of nowhere.

Now we made it, we're famous
Celebrating their newfound fame and success.

Can't take it for chasers,
Won't take their success for granted or be complacent.

Who want all the places around the world
Acknowledging that there are others who want to achieve the same level of success they have.

You know it means nothing in the long road (long, long road)
Reflecting on the idea that success is fleeting and temporary.

You heard that the stories we were told (stories, yeah)
Referring to the stories they were told about what it takes to become successful in the music industry.

You know that I made it now
Realizing that they have accomplished their goal of becoming successful musicians.

Got the whole world screamin' wow
Enjoying the recognition and admiration they have received from fans across the globe.

Not alone I'm sitting here thinking it's harder when you came from the hood
Acknowledging that it's more challenging to succeed coming from a difficult background or upbringing.

Now I have to do is pull my mind into it and realize it was all good
Encouraging themselves to stay focused on the positive aspects of their journey to success.

It was all good, suppose that would held me down and believe I was turning back
Recognizing that negative influences and self-doubt could have prevented them from achieving their goals.

I have to keep on moving, and keep on grooving
Motivating themselves to continue working hard and making music that resonates with fans.

I ain't turn this key when it drives
Indicating that they are in control of their own success and won't let anyone else take the wheel.

Yeah it is time, we must let it go
Acknowledging that their success has come with its own set of challenges and it's time to move forward.

Just keep moving on, hey yo
Encouraging themselves and others to keep pushing forward and focusing on creating new music.

Hey yo oh oh oh, hey yo oh oh oh
Repeating the introductory phrase to bring the song to a close.

Now we made it, we're famous
Reiterating their newfound fame and success and ending the song on a celebratory note.

Can't take it for chasers,
Repeating the sentiment that they must continue to work hard to maintain their success.

Who want all the places around the world
Acknowledging that there are others who aspire to achieve the same level of success they have.

Around the world
Concluding the song with a reminder of their global success and popularity.