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.
In Your Eyes
Akon Lyrics
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Hey girl
I see you standin next to him
And i can tell you aint happy...
You rather be on the side of the club
Ballin' out with a niggah like me...
I can see you imaginin' those thoughts in your head
By the way your staring'...
All you gotta do is look me in my eyes
Look me in my eyes(5x)
Ill take you to that place
All i ask is look me in my eyes
Look me in my eyes(3x)
Baby look me in my eyes(1x)
Verse 1 :
What it do mama they call me young blast
And i couldnt help but stop soon as i roll past yah...
I see your pretty face,you aint supposed to frown
Then whose your man,anywaise im gonna hold you down...
And i dont brag but he aint fly like me
He aint loyal,by your side,down to ride like me...
Now look around aint no guys like me
You can look into my eyes and see
Im a playa for real...
Chorus :
Look me in my eyes(5x)
Ill take you to that place
All i ask is look me in my eyes
Look me in my eyes(3x)
Baby look me in my eyes(1x)
Verse 2 :
I see you peepin' mama
You know im watchin' you...
Can tell you want me
So tell me whats from stopping you...
Im all the things that your man cant be
Down to do it all, fulfill your fantasy...
I need a freak down in late night creek
Hop up in the coupe,then we cruise throught the streets...
Ride to the telly then its straight to the suite
Turn the lights low and then its straight to the sheets...
Your man bumpin you dont need that mess
All i need is one night let me ease that stress...
Here runnin' game ma' i aint got a lot of you
Akon sing the hook tell her what she gotta do
(chorus 1x)
Verse 3 :
So what i gotta do to take you home?
We ballin' out in the club buyin' shots of patrone...
Rake you to that place where we can escape,alone
Turn of the side-kicks,two-ways and phones...
So whats it gon' be?
Its either him or me...
When you ready shorty ill be in the v.i.p.
We livin' good baby rollin' in cash
Chunk your man a deuce tell him that your rollin with balst
The song "Look Me in the Eyes" by Akon feat. Blast is about a man trying to persuade a woman to leave her unhappy relationship and be with him instead. The lyrics express the man's confidence and determination to make the woman see that he would be a better partner than her current boyfriend. He tells her that he can see the dissatisfaction in her eyes, and promises to take her to a better place if she just looks at him. He boasts about being a better lover and more loyal than her boyfriend, and encourages her to leave her troubles behind and fulfill her fantasies with him.
The song uses catchy beats and rhythm to draw listeners in, while the lyrics describe a common theme of temptation and infidelity. It appeals to those who are dissatisfied with their current relationship and are looking for a way out. The lyrics suggest that it is okay to be disloyal to one's partner and indulge in pleasure for a night, as long as it makes one feel better.
Overall, "Look Me in the Eyes" is a seductive and playful song about a man trying to convince a woman to leave her unhappy relationship and be with him instead. It is a common theme in pop culture and music, and reflects the struggles and desires of many people in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl
Opening line of the song, addressing a girl.
I see you standin next to him
The singer notices the girl standing next to another guy.
And i can tell you aint happy...
The singer can sense that the girl is not happy with her current situation.
You rather be on the side of the club
The girl would rather be partying in the club than standing next to her current companion.
Ballin' out with a niggah like me...
The singer is suggesting that he can offer the girl a better time than her current companion.
I can see you imaginin' those thoughts in your head
The singer can tell that the girl is thinking about being with him instead.
By the way your staring'...
The girl is staring at the singer.
I'll help your fantasies come true
The singer is promising to fulfill the girl's desires.
All you gotta do is look me in my eyes
All the girl has to do is look into the singer's eyes to take the next step.
Ill take you to that place
The singer will take the girl to a special place.
Baby look me in my eyes(1x)
Repeating the request for the girl to look him in the eyes.
What it do mama they call me young blast
The singer introduces himself as 'young blast.'
And i couldnt help but stop soon as i roll past yah...
The singer stopped when he saw the girl because he wanted to talk to her.
I see your pretty face,you aint supposed to frown
The singer compliments the girl's looks and wants her to be happy.
Then whose your man,anywaise im gonna hold you down...
The singer is asking about the girl's current companion but is also offering to take care of her regardless of the answer.
And i dont brag but he aint fly like me
The singer thinks he is better than the girl's current companion.
He aint loyal,by your side,down to ride like me...
The singer is implying that he would be more loyal and supportive than her current companion.
Now look around aint no guys like me
The singer believes that he is unique and different from other guys.
You can look into my eyes and see
The singer is suggesting that the girl can see his sincerity by looking into his eyes.
Im a playa for real...
The singer is openly admitting that he is a player.
I see you peepin' mama
The singer notices that the girl is looking at him.
You know im watchin' you...
The singer is watching the girl back.
Can tell you want me
The singer can tell that the girl is interested in him.
So tell me whats from stopping you...
The singer is asking what is stopping the girl from being with him.
Im all the things that your man cant be
The singer is confident that he can offer things that the girl's current companion cannot.
Down to do it all, fulfill your fantasy...
The singer is willing to do anything to fulfill the girl's desires.
I need a freak down in late night creek
The singer wants a wild girl to party with him at a specific location.
Hop up in the coupe,then we cruise throught the streets...
The singer wants to drive around in his vehicle with the girl.
Ride to the telly then its straight to the suite...
The singer wants to take the girl back to his hotel room.
Turn the lights low and then its straight to the sheets...
The singer wants to have sex with the girl.
Your man bumpin you dont need that mess...
The singer is telling the girl to forget about her current companion.
All i need is one night let me ease that stress...
The singer is promising to relieve the girl's stress if they spend a night together.
Here runnin' game ma' i aint got a lot of you...
The singer is flirting with the girl but claims he is not trying to deceive her.
Akon sing the hook tell her what she gotta do
The singer is asking Akon to repeat the chorus that urges the girl to look him in the eyes.
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Isaac Chacha
still good even today...Much love for Akon
Sara Palacios
Muy buena esta cancion, hace que se me ponga la piel de gallina...
Outspoken Corboy
love the sample and the truth and heart in this song
Rashidatu Issifu
The best Music I have ever had on the earth . I remember the day man was hustling and robbery Too . Much Love Akon
Samuel Hamilton
still listening to this in 2016
Alexia Ledgister
U r a legend
Syed Mastaba Ibrahim Raj
So relaxing
stacey cooney
akon i love u
Babyfacedblackjesus
True Song!
Alexia Ledgister
I understand what akon is saying