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.
Hold My Hand Feat. Michael Jackosn
Akon Lyrics
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Oh, alright
Ooh, Akon and MJ
Oh, yeah (yeah)
This life don't last forever (hold my hand)
So tell me what we're waiting for (hold my hand)
We're better off being together (hold my hand)
'Cause I been there before and you've been there before
But together we can be alright (alright, yeah)
'Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold
We hold each other 'til we see the sunlight (ooh, yeah)
So if you just hold my hand
Baby, I promise that I'll do all I can (hold my hand)
Things will go better if you just hold my hand
Nothing can come between us if you just hold (ooh)
Hold my (hold), hold my (hold), my hand (hold my hand)
The nights are gettin' darker (darker, hold my hand, oh)
And there's no peace, inside (inside, hold my hand, yeah)
So why make our lives harder? (Hold my hand, yeah)
By fighting love tonight, baby (so hold)
'Cause I been there before and you've been there before
But together we can be alright (alright)
'Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold
We hold each other 'til we see the sunlight (yeah)
'Cause you could just hold my hand
Baby, I promise that I'll do all I can (if you just, if you just)
Things will go better if you just hold my hand (yeah)
Nothing can come between us if you just hold
Hold my (hold), hold my (hold), hold my hand (hold my hand)
I can tell that you're tired of being lonely (yeah)
Take my hand don't let go, baby, hold me (yeah)
Come to me and let me be your one and only (hold my hand)
'Cause I can make it alright 'til the morning (hold my hand)
I can tell that you're tired of being lonely (hold my hand)
Take my hand don't let go, baby, hold me (ooh, hold me)
Come to me an let me be your one and only (one and only)
'Cause I can make it alright 'til the morning (hold my hand)
Hold my hand (yeah)
Baby, I promise that I'll do all I can (hold my hand, hold my hand)
Things will go better if you just, hold my hand
Nothing can come between us if you just hold
Hold my (hold), hold my (hold), hold my hand (hold my hand)
Hold my hand (yeah, yeah)
All I can (yeah, yeah)
Hold my hand (woo)
Hold my hand (whoa, ahh)
Nothing can come between us if you just (ooh)
Hold my (ooh), hold my (ooh), hold my hand (ooh)
Hold my hand
Mmh
(Hold my hand)
The lyrics to "Hold My Hand" by Akon and Michael Jackson is an ode to the power of unity and togetherness. The song is about two people who have been through difficult times in life and understand the importance of having someone who cares by their side during those hard times. The opening lines of the song suggest that life is fleeting and that we should make the most of it while we still have the chance.
The line "We're better off being together, being miserable alone" speaks volumes about the value of human connection. The song highlights the need for us to lean on each other during difficult times and be there for each other when things get tough. Michael Jackson's voice adds a layer of emotional depth to the song, and the heartfelt lyrics remind us of the importance of love and unity in our lives.
Overall, the song's message is simple yet poignant - we all need someone to hold our hand during the darkest moments of our lives, and we should be there for those who need us in return.
Line by Line Meaning
Akon and MJ, oh, yeah, yeah
The collaboration between two legendary artists Akon and Michael Jackson
This life don't last forever (hold my hand)
Life is short and unpredictable, so we need each other to go through all the ups and downs
So tell me what we're waiting for (hold my hand)
We shouldn't wait any longer, and instead, we should hold hands and face everything together
We're better off being together (hold my hand)
Being together is the most optimal solution, rather than being miserable and lonely
Being miserable alone (hold my hand)
The negative effects of loneliness and the possibility of avoiding them by holding hands
'Cause I been there before and you've been there before But together we can be alright (alright) (yeah)
Together, we can overcome our bad experiences and difficulties and live a good life
'Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold we hold Each other till we see the sunlight (yeah)
No matter how bad the situation gets, we have each other to hold on to and look forward to brighter days
So if you just hold my hand Baby I promise that I'll do all I can Things will go better if you just, hold my hand Nothing can come between us if you just hold, Hold my, hold, hold my, hold my hand, hold my hand
Promising to do everything in their power to make things better if they just hold hands and nothing can separate them from each other
The nights are gettin' darker (darker) (hold my hand) And there's no peace, inside (inside) (hold my hand) So why make our lives harder (hold my hand) By fighting love tonight (so hold)
The world is becoming darker and more chaotic, and since their internal peace is disturbed, it's crucial to hold hands to avoid fighting and make life easier
I can tell that you're tired of being lonely (yeah) Take my hand don't let go, baby hold me (yeah) Come to me and let me be your one and only (hold my hand) 'Cause I can make it alright till the morning (hold my hand)
Sensing the loneliness in his partner and offering unconditional love, support, and safety to them, assuring that everything will be fine till the morning
Hold my hand, (yeah) Baby I promise that I'll do all I can (hold my hand) Things will get better if you just, hold my hand Nothing can come between us if you just hold, Hold my, hold, hold my, hold my hand, hold my hand
The assurance of doing everything to make their bond stronger and better, and nothing can wedge between them if they hold hands
All I can (hold my hand) Hold my hand Nothing can come between us if you just (ooh) Hold my (ooh) hold my (ooh) hold my hand, hold my hand (Hold my hand)
The repetition of holding hands to emphasize the importance of trust, love, and care in a relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Claude Kelly, Giorgio Tuinfort
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DeSECTORoffical
Yeah
Yeah
This life don't last forever (hold my hand)
So tell me what we're waiting for (hold my hand)
We're better off being together (hold my hand)
Than being miserable alone (hold my hand)
Cause I've been there before
And you've been there before
But together we can be alright
Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold
We hold each other till we see the sunlight
(So if you just)
Hold my hand
Baby I promise that I'll do
All I can
Things will get better if you just hold my hand
Nothing can come between us if you just hold
Hold my, hold, hold my, hooold, hold my hand
(Hold my hand)
The nights are getting darker (hold my hand)
And there's no peace inside (hold my hand)
So why make our lives harder (hold my hand)
By fighting love, tonight. (sooooo)
Cause I've been there before
And you've been there before
But together we can be alright (alright)
Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold
We hold each other till we see the sunlight
So if you just hold my hand
Baby I promise that I'll do (If you just, If you just)
All I can
Things will get better if you just hold my hand (yeahh)
Nothing can come between us if you just hold
Hold my, hold, hold my, hold, hold my hand.
Hold my hand
I can tell you're tired of being lonely (yeahhh)
Take my hand don't let go baby hold me (hold mee)
Come to me and let me be your one and only (hold my haand)
So I can make it alright till the morning (hold my hand)
I can tell you're tired of being lonely (hold my hand)
Take my hand don't let go baby hold me (hold mee)
Come to me and let me be your one and only (one and only)
So I can make it alright till the morning (hold my hand)
Hold my hand
Hold my hand (yeahhh)
Baby I promise (hold my hand) that I'll do
All I can (hold my hand)
Things will get better (oohhhhoooo) if you just hold my hand (ooooo)
Nothing can come between us if you just hold
Hold my, hold, hold my, hold, hold my hand.
(Hold my hand)
Hold my hand (yeahh)
Baby I promise (yeahh)that I'll do
All I can (hold my haand)
Things will get better if you just (oohhoo) hold my hand
Nothing can come between us if you just hold
Hold my, hold, hold my, hold, hold my hand
Hold my hand
@chicken
It's march 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible Michael Jackson song😌
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Hooooo!!!
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Я обожаю люблю безгранично Майкла Джексона каждый день слушаю его песни и клипы он необыкновенный он любовь навсегда ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢
@user-ox3dd7em7z
Он будет жить в наших сердцах пока мы живы ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@gil4074
Wsp gang
@gouravsingh2781
Yoooooo!
@feysalmuhamud6544
Anyone in 2024 in the House 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 We need to Appreciate this Masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@carloslg7816
Desde España
@katebw74
2024 still 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@renatheuiras1416
2024 still listening thinking of school year and good memory