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.
Low Key
Akon Lyrics
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Want a real man and don't want a copy, oh
She want a little love and want to be my baby
She want to feel some love, she hadn't had none lately
(Go)
Hit it up low key
Beat it up low key
Mm
(She want me to) hit it up low key
(She want me to) beat it up low key
(She want me to) skin it up low key
Mm
How can you be so beautiful and a lonely woman? (Lonely woman)
How can you be so beautiful but nobody want you? (Nobody want you)
Is it maybe because that your standards are high?
Is it because you don't want no regular guy? (Go)
Think of your heart and not your pocket, oh no (oh no)
If you sell yourself, it's hard to stop it, oh no (oh no)
Have you ever thought because maybe you're afraid of love? (Afraid of love)
Or all the above
She's tired of wanting somebody, oh
Want a real man and don't want a copy, oh
She want a little love and want to be my baby
She want to feel some love, she hadn't had none lately
(Go)
Hit it up low key
Beat it up low key
Skin it up low key
Mm
(She want me to) hit it up low key
(She want me to) beat it up low key
(She want me to) skin it up low key
Mm (go)
Tell me girl, why you ain't got man already? (Man already)
Give me that ting and I'll make sure we go steady (we got steady)
Take good care of you and treat you fairly (treat you fairly)
Remember to sing to you when you feel sexy (go)
You will never let go, at least from me
Said, you will never let go, once you get on this dick
You gon' want to be loved, want to be loved right? (Right?)
Tonight
She's tired of wanting somebody, oh
Want a real man and don't want a copy, oh
She want a little love and want to be my baby
She want to feel some love, she hadn't had none lately
(Go)
Hit it up low key
Beat it up low key
Skin it up low key
Mm
(She want me to) hit it up low key
(She want me to) beat it up low key
(She want me to) skin it up low key
Mm (go)
The lyrics to Akon's song "Low Key" convey the story of a woman who is tired of longing for someone and desires a genuine relationship. She craves love and affection, hoping to become the singer's partner and experience the passion she has been lacking. The repetitive chorus emphasizes the desire for a low-key, discreet encounter where they can intimately connect without any external pressures or distractions.
In the verses, Akon questions why such a beautiful and lonely woman is not desired by anyone. He wonders if her high standards or reluctance to settle for an average man could be the reason. He suggests that she should prioritize matters of the heart over material possessions and warns against engaging in self-objectification.
Overall, the song explores themes of longing, self-worth, and the desire for authentic love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
(Go) she's tired of wanting somebody, oh
She is exhausted from yearning for a significant other
Want a real man and don't want a copy, oh
She desires an authentic man, not a replica
She want a little love and want to be my baby
She craves affection and wants to be in a committed relationship with me
She want to feel some love, she hadn't had none lately
She longs to experience love as she has been deprived of it recently
(Go)
Hit it up low key
Engage in a discrete manner
Beat it up low key
Intensify the physicality privately
Skin it up low key
Engage in intimate activities confidentially
Mm
(She want me to) hit it up low key
She desires me to engage in a discreet manner
(She want me to) beat it up low key
She wants me to intensify the physicality privately
(She want me to) skin it up low key
She wants me to engage in intimate activities confidentially
Mm
How can you be so beautiful and a lonely woman? (Lonely woman)
Why are you stunning yet experiencing solitude?
How can you be so beautiful but nobody want you? (Nobody want you)
Why do people fail to desire someone as beautiful as you?
Is it maybe because that your standards are high?
Perhaps it is because your expectations are lofty
Is it because you don't want no regular guy? (Go)
Is it because you do not desire an ordinary man?
Think of your heart and not your pocket, oh no (oh no)
Consider matters of the heart rather than financial gain
If you sell yourself, it's hard to stop it, oh no (oh no)
If you compromise your worth, it becomes difficult to break the cycle
Have you ever thought because maybe you're afraid of love? (Afraid of love)
Have you ever considered that your fear of love may be the reason?
Or all the above
Or maybe it is a combination of the mentioned factors
Tell me girl, why you ain't got man already? (Man already)
Please explain why you are currently not in a relationship
Give me that ting and I'll make sure we go steady (we go steady)
Surrender yourself to me, and I will ensure a committed relationship
Take good care of you and treat you fairly (treat you fairly)
I will provide proper care and treat you with equal respect
Remember to sing to you when you feel sexy (go)
I will serenade you when you are feeling attractive
You will never let go, at least from me
You will never leave, at least not from my side
Said, you will never let go, once you get on this dick
You will remain loyal once you experience intimacy with me
You gon' want to be loved, want to be loved right? (Right?)
You will desire to be deeply loved and have your needs fulfilled, correct?
Tonight
She's tired of wanting somebody, oh
She is exhausted from yearning for a significant other
Want a real man and don't want a copy, oh
She desires an authentic man, not a replica
She want a little love and want to be my baby
She craves affection and wants to be in a committed relationship with me
She want to feel some love, she hadn't had none lately
She longs to experience love as she has been deprived of it recently
(Go)
Hit it up low key
Engage in a discrete manner
Beat it up low key
Intensify the physicality privately
Skin it up low key
Engage in intimate activities confidentially
Mm
(She want me to) hit it up low key
She desires me to engage in a discreet manner
(She want me to) beat it up low key
She wants me to intensify the physicality privately
(She want me to) skin it up low key
She wants me to engage in intimate activities confidentially
Mm
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aliaume Akon Thiam
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TAAPHE
[Pre-Chorus]
(Go)
She's tired of wanting somebody, oh
Want a real man and don't want a copy, oh
She wants a little love and wants to be my baby
She want to feel some love, she hadn't had none lately
(Go)
[Chorus]
Hit it up low key
Beat it up low key
Skin it up low key
Mm
She wants me to hit it up low key
She wants me to beat it up low key
She wants me to skin it up low key
Mm
[Verse 1]
How can you be so beautiful and a lonely woman?
How can you be so beautiful but nobody wants ya?
Is it maybe because that your standards are high?
Is it because you don't want no regular guy? (Go)
Think of your heart and not your pocket, oh no (Oh no)
You say yourself, it's hard to stop it, oh no (Oh no)
Have you ever thought because maybe you're afraid of love? (Afraid of love)
Or all the above
[Pre-Chorus]
She's tired of wanting somebody, oh
Want a real man and don't want a copy, oh
She wants a little love and wants to be my baby
She want to feel some love, she hadn't had none lately
(Go)
[Chorus]
Hit it up low key
Beat it up low key
Skin it up low key
Mm
She wants me to hit it up low key
She wants me to beat it up low key
She wants me to skin it up low key
Mm (Go)
[Verse 2]
Tell me girl, why you ain't got man already? (Man already)
Give me that ting and I'll make sure we go steady (We got steady)
Take good care of you and treat you fairly (Treat you fairly)
Remember to sing to you when you feel sexy (Go, you feel sexy)
You will never let go, at least from me
Said, you will never let go, once you get on this dick
You gon' want to be loved, want to be loved right?
Tonight
[Pre-Chorus]
She's tired of wanting somebody, oh
Want a real man and don't want a copy, oh
She wants a little love and wants to be my baby
She want to feel some love, she hadn't had none lately
(Go)
[Chorus]
Hit it up low key
Beat it up low key
Skin it up low key
Mm
She want me to hit it up low key
She wants me to beat it up low key
She wants me to skin it up low key
Mm (Go)
Richard Ogbu
Akon is still dope all these years!! Love how he embraces the African vibe in his music!! โ๐ฟโ๐ฟ
Doug
Thanks Akon for reppin Africa dance styles to the fullest - watching from Kenya!
M K
Till this day no one has vocals like Akon underrated legend, easily better vocals than most present singers, glad you are still releasing music
Marcelo Minerato
O Brasil te ama Akon <3 Que delicia de Som , a mรบsica precisa de caras incrรญveis como vocรช!
Camilson Mondรฉsir
Akon...You always amaze me!๐๐พ
Bibigreat Elias
Originality is the key!!! Fly Akon๐๐ฏ
Akon can just do any type of music successfully. Welcome to the afro vibe. Love u sir
Saleem Dean
Did you know he went to India and learned to speak Hindi and released music in India singing in Hindi. And it's good! True talent.
William Agyei
Beautiful beautiful tune and video โจโจโจโจโจ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅAkon back in full swing ๐ฅฐโค๏ธ drop a like if you are happy Akon is back
ozoana
This is so dope... Africa stand up!!!! Naija stand up!!!!!!๐ณ๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฌ afrobeat for life