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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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)
Being miserable alone (Hold my hand)
'Cause I been there before and you've been there before
But together we can be alright (Alright) (Yeah)
Each other till we see the sunlight (Yeah)
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
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)
'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 till we see the sunlight
'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 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 till 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 (Hold me)
Come to me an let me be your one and only (One and only)
'Cause I can make it alright till the morning (Hold my hand)
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
Hold my hand (Yeah, yeah)
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 song Hold My Hand by Akon and Michael Jackson is a powerful ballad that emphasizes the importance of companionship and the necessity to hold onto it in difficult times. The song begins with the premise that life is short and unpredictable, and that the best course of action is to enjoy it with the ones you love. The chorus is about the importance of being together, as opposed to being alone, when tackling life's challenges. The lyrics articulate that while they may have struggled individually in the past, together they can find the strength to overcome any obstacle.
The second verse delves deeper into the reasons why people often feel alone and estranged from the rest of the world. The nights are getting darker, and there is no peace inside, leading to an inclination to self-destructive behavior. The song suggests that fighting love at such moments is a mistake, and that it is better to ask for help and hold onto those who care about you.
Line by Line Meaning
Akon and MJ oh yeah yeah
Akon and Michael Jackson are collaborating on this song
This life don't last forever (Hold my hand)
Life is temporary, and the singer is urging the listener to hold their hand
So tell me what we're waiting for (Hold my hand)
The singer is questioning why they are not holding hands yet
We're better off being together (Hold my hand)
The artist believes that they are better off together and wants the listener to hold their hand
Being miserable alone (Hold my hand)
The artist is implying that being alone is miserable and wants the listener to hold their hand
'Cause I been there before and you've been there before
But together we can be alright (Alright) (Yeah)
The singer and listener have both experienced tough times, but together they can overcome it
'Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold we hold
Each other till we see the sunlight (Yeah)
When times get tough, they will hold each other until things get better
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
The artist reassures the listener that if they hold hands, they will do everything they can to make things better. Nothing can come between them if they hold hands
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 artist is describing a dark and tumultuous time, and urging the listener to hold their hand instead of fighting love
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)
The artist senses the listener's loneliness and asks them to hold their hand while promising to make things better
Hold my hand,
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 singer reiterates their promise to help make things better if the listener holds their hand, and emphasizes that nothing can come between them if they do
Hold my hand (Yeah, yeah)
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 artist repeats the chorus once more, emphasizing the importance of holding hands to overcome difficult times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 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😌
@shaunweerasuriya3552
Hooooo!!!
@user-ox3dd7em7z
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