Keep You Much Longer
Akon Lyrics

Wish I could Keep You Much Longer
The singer wishes they could keep their loved one around for a longer period of time

I know You gotta Go 'cause you got things to do
The singer acknowledges that their loved one has responsibilities and needs to leave

Now You to Busy for Me Girl like I was To You
The singer realizes that their loved one is now too busy for them, just like the singer was too busy for the loved one at one point

Wish I could Stop By
The artist wishes they could visit their loved one

And Maybe Say, "Hi"
The artist wants to greet their loved one

And Lay By Your Side
The singer desires to lay on the same surface as their loved one

The Tables have Turned
The situation has changed

And I've Finally Learned
The artist has gained new knowledge or insights

That this is Makin' Up for Every Day I was Gone
The artist recognizes that their current efforts are an attempt to make up for past absences

And that's Why I'm Concerned
The artist is worried about something

But Now it's Confirmed
The singer now knows something to be true

That You Spread Your Wings and Learned to Fly All Alone
The loved one is independent and able to make their own decisions

Darkness in the Night
A difficult or challenging time

I'll Find that Light for You
The singer promises to help the loved one during hard times

As Long as I got Eyes
The singer will always be able to see

I'll have a Sight for You
The artist will always be able to find their loved one and help them

Long as I am Alive Baby I?d Die for You
The artist loves their loved one so much they would die for them

I Wanna Be With You
The singer desires to be with their loved one

You're Always On My Mind
The loved one is frequently thought about by the singer

While I'm Racin'
The artist is busy or always on the go

While I'm Paper Chasin'
The artist is trying to earn or gather money

You Were There when I said One Day I'd Get Up Out that basement
The loved one supported the artist in their dreams to get out of a difficult situation

Playin' as My Agent
The loved one acted as the singer's supporter or advocate

For You, There's No Replacement
The artist believes that their loved one is one of a kind and cannot be replaced

You Will Always Be My Girl
The loved one will always have a special place in the singer's heart

and You can Hold Me on that Statement
The singer believes that their loved one can trust them on this statement

(Wish I Could Keep You So Much Longer)
The singer reiterates this desire to keep their loved one around for a longer period of time

Baby I Know You
The artist is familiar with their loved one

And How We Do
The artist knows how their relationship works

Doin' Exactly What I Taught You
The loved one is acting in accordance with the singer's teachings or beliefs

Gotta Get that Money First before You Come Spend that Precious Time with Your Boo
The loved one has important obligations to take care of before they can spend time with the singer

And I know I gotta just Take It
The artist acknowledges that they have to accept the loved one's priorities

Even though it's Drivin' Me Crazy
The artist is struggling with the loved one's priorities

Always Wanted to See My Girl Make It
The artist has always desired to see the loved one succeed

Wish I Could Keep You Baby? I Just Wanna Keep You Longer
The singer reiterates their desire to keep the loved one around for a longer period of time