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 Yours Eyes
Akon Lyrics
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Cuz Diario No puedo dejar Verle, Gente Aint Satisfecho...
Y su Hatin ' sus 9 a 5, y todos desean vivir otra vida...
Incluso Si Usted Sale A la Subida De la Montaña, Mejorar Su Día...
Todo Que Hará Debe Salir Del Sitio Para La Gente A la Opinión...
Deséele Livin ' Mejor Ahora, Ahora Comparta Un Pequeño O ' Ese Cheddar...
Cuz I Recuerda Días Detrás Cuando Un Hermano Era Hustlin ' N Robbin ' También...
Todavía No puedo Gozar De Mi Fama, ' Menos Mi Gente Doin El Dinero Mismo Y De Gettin ' También...
** Le miro Y Veo De vez en cuando Que Centelleo En Su ** Del Ojo
Ooh... Puedo Ver De vez en cuando Que Usted No desea Luchar Siempre No más...
** Le miro Y Veo De vez en cuando Que Centelleo En Su ** Del Ojo
Puedo Ver Que Usted No desea Siempre Gritar No más...
Cuz Cada vez que Usted Me pregunta En Moler, No debe Tener que Ser Esa Manera...
Si Tiene que Ser Mi Manera, No debo Tener que Desear Por Un Día Más brillante...
Conseguido A Poco Pequeño Problema En Mi Manera, Estado Del Enregistramiento Del Cazador De la Generosidad Al Estado...
Señora On Your Case De la Ayuda De Niño, No mencionar Boletos Que Usted Aint Nunca Pagó...
Ooh Que Parará Sin embargo, Este Cuál Usted Sea Askin...
El Dios Lo sujeta Por favor Hacia abajo Para Mí, No deja Satan Conseguir Un Asimiento De Mí...
Soy Tryna Le digo Que, Pueda Sucederme También...
Pero Él Porción Peor A Mi Hermano, Muhamad De Happend, Agradezco A Dios Que Él Se recuperó
** Le miro Y Veo De vez en cuando Que Centelleo En Su ** Del Ojo
Ooh... Puedo Ver De vez en cuando Que Usted No desea Luchar No más...
** Le miro Y Veo De vez en cuando Que Centelleo En Su ** Del Ojo
Puedo Ver Que Usted No desea Siempre Gritar No más...
In "In Yours Eyes" by Akon, he addresses his audience, recognizing that they are unhappy with their daily lives and wanting something more. He encourages them to take action and improve their situations, even if it means leaving their comfort zones and dealing with the opinions of others. Akon reflects on his own past, remembering a time when he was involved in illegal activities but has since moved on to a better life. He touches on the theme of gratitude, acknowledging that while his own success is important, it means more when his loved ones are also thriving.
The line "Le miro Y Veo De vez en cuando Que Centelleo En Su ** Del Ojo" ("I look at you and I see from time to time that sparkle in your eye") is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of holding onto hope and ambition even in difficult times. The song overall is a message of motivation and encouragement to his listeners to strive for better lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Puedo Verlo...
I can see it...
Cuz Diario No puedo dejar Verle, Gente Aint Satisfecho...
Because every day I can't stop seeing it, people aren't satisfied...
Y su Hatin ' sus 9 a 5, y todos desean vivir otra vida...
And they hate their 9 to 5, and everyone wants to live another life...
Incluso Si Usted Sale A la Subida De la Montaña, Mejorar Su Día...
Even if you go up the mountain, to improve your day...
Todo Que Hará Debe Salir Del Sitio Para La Gente A la Opinión...
Everything you do has to leave room for people's opinions...
Deséele Livin ' Mejor Ahora, Ahora Comparta Un Pequeño O ' Ese Cheddar...
Wishing for a better life now, now share a little of that cheddar...
Cuz I Recuerda Días Detrás Cuando Un Hermano Era Hustlin ' N Robbin ' También...
Because I remember back in the days when a brother was hustling and robbing too...
Dun Ahora Ahora Sacudí El Beretta, En Un Nivel Entero De Nother...
But now I'm shaking the Beretta, at a whole 'nother level...
Todavía No puedo Gozar De Mi Fama, ' Menos Mi Gente Doin El Dinero Mismo Y De Gettin ' También...
Still can't enjoy my fame, unless my people are doing the same and getting money too...
** Le miro Y Veo De vez en cuando Que Centelleo En Su ** Del Ojo
I look at you and sometimes I see that twinkle in your eye...
Ooh... Puedo Ver De vez en cuando Que Usted No desea Luchar Siempre No más...
Ooh... I can see sometimes that you don't want to fight anymore...
** Le miro Y Veo De vez en cuando Que Centelleo En Su ** Del Ojo
I look at you and sometimes I see that twinkle in your eye...
Puedo Ver Que Usted No desea Siempre Gritar No más...
I can see that you don't want to always scream anymore...
Cuz Cada vez que Usted Me pregunta En Moler, No debe Tener que Ser Esa Manera...
Because every time you ask me about grinding, it shouldn't have to be that way...
Si Tiene que Ser Mi Manera, No debo Tener que Desear Por Un Día Más brillante...
If it has to be my way, I shouldn't have to wish for a brighter day...
Conseguido A Poco Pequeño Problema En Mi Manera, Estado Del Enregistramiento Del Cazador De la Generosidad Al Estado...
Got a little problem in my way, went from a generous hunter to a hunted state...
Señora On Your Case De la Ayuda De Niño, No mencionar Boletos Que Usted Aint Nunca Pagó...
Lady on your case for child support, not to mention tickets you never paid...
Ooh Que Parará Sin embargo, Este Cuál Usted Sea Askin...
Ooh that will stop though, whatever you're asking...
El Dios Lo sujeta Por favor Hacia abajo Para Mí, No deja Satan Conseguir Un Asimiento De Mí...
God please hold it down for me, don't let Satan get a hold of me...
Soy Tryna Le digo Que, Pueda Sucederme También...
I'm trying to tell you, it could happen to me too...
Pero Él Porción Peor A Mi Hermano, Muhamad De Happend, Agradezco A Dios Que Él Se recuperó
But he dealt worse to my brother, Muhamad happened, I thank God he recovered.
Contributed by Parker H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aseelmfili8931
It’s 2022 and still lit 🔥 🔥
@llkoolzay2028
My uncles are the ceos of the label blast was in , I remember first time we met was in my aunts living room . I’m still really proud of them , Big gun records . Dallas texas falife!
@MsMingac
That’s cool! I remember I seen blast out in led better (west Dallas) one time and I was fan girling so hard lol it sucks how most of his music is hard to find to stream tho!
@Koolzay
Yeah , my uncles now into real estate . Blast got married . Alex Flores is his real name . Yeah my whole family from Ledbetter , their studio was out there . Damn I miss home …
@LorenzoSolomons-iw7ei
2023 anyone ??
Im so glad my big brother had good music taste growing up
@turinbaartman4242
Live from South Africa listening to this Song now wow time really fly 2006 it came out 2020 and I'm still love this song
@sulimankhwad8494
Turin Baartman AWE AWE BRO
@rektboysafterhours8754
Lokl Same. Had this on my Samsung D500 with the speaker
@dianaamoah9404
2023, anyone listening with me? This song is timeless 😍
@ZaddY102
Bruh this song would never be forgotten .. I always forgot the beat since I didn't see any OFFICIAL video of this.. anyone else trying to remember this song after listening to some akon tracks 😅😅