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.
Me Myself
Akon Lyrics
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Verse 1
Allow me to take the blame
Everything I did, I did it all by myself, it was just *me, myself & I*
Listen, Couldn't believe the things I went through,
because of all my wrong doings it was *me, myself & I*
Ooohhh listen, tryin' not to worry about a thing,
Ooohhh listen, all the trouble I got myself in,
it was up to me, couldn't depend on no one but *me, myself & I* yeah...
Hook
'Cause often times I feel like I'm all alone in this
world and *I don't have no one* but me *me,
myself & I* 'Cause often times I feel like I'm all
alone in this world and *I don't have no one* but me *me, myself & I*
Verse 2
Ooohhh listen, see I done left those streets alone,
half my niggas long, long gone and it's just me *me, myself & I*
Listen, Ain't got nobody to turn to
Can't complain 'cause nobody can burn you, why must it be *me, myself & I*
Ooohhh listen, even though it felt good to be alone
It didn't feel good to walk in my home it just *me, myself & I*
Ooohhh listen, Can't beleive I'm on top of the world
But to me nothing feels the same no more, and i blame me *me, myself & I*
Hook
'Cause often times I feel like I'm all alone in this
world and *I don't have no one* but me *me,
myself & I* 'Cause often times I feel like I'm all
alone in this world and *I don't have no one* but me *me, myself & I*
Verse 3
So can you please tell me where my people at
It was from way back when I started with
I'm still tryin' to figure out where they went,
and why it is *me, myself & I*
'Cause the world keepin busy girl',
as I go, put your right go and feel alone
It should be the other way around you know, but it's just *me, myself & I*
Bridge
Me, myself & I
I, me, myself & I *me, myself & I*
Me, myself & I
I, me, myself & I *me, myself & I*
Hook
'Cause often times I feel like I'm all alone in this
world and *I don't have no one* but me *me,
myself & I* 'Cause often times I feel like I'm all
alone in this world and *I don't have no one* but me *me, myself & I*
*Listen*
The lyrics of Akon's song "Me, Myself" explore the theme of self-reliance and isolation. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being alone and not having anyone to rely on. The phrase "me, myself, and I" is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the idea that the singer is solely responsible for their actions and choices.
In the first verse, Akon accepts responsibility for his actions and mistakes, acknowledging that everything he did was done by himself. He reflects on the difficulties he faced as a result of his wrongdoings, emphasizing that he had to face the consequences alone.
The second verse delves into the singer's abandonment of the streets and the loss of connections with his friends. He expresses a sense of loneliness, without anyone to turn to or confide in. Despite feeling accomplished and being on top of the world, he admits that nothing feels the same anymore, implying that success hasn't brought him the fulfillment he hoped for.
The bridge serves as a repetition and reinforcement of the theme of self-reliance, with the phrase "me, myself, and I" being reiterated. This signifies the singer's acceptance of their situation and their willingness to rely on themselves, even if it means feeling alone.
Overall, the lyrics of "Me, Myself" convey a sense of isolation and the struggle of being solely responsible for one's actions. It explores the idea that even amidst success and accomplishment, one can still feel disconnected and lonely.
Line by Line Meaning
Allow me to take the blame
I am acknowledging that I am responsible for my actions and their consequences
Everything I did, I did it all by myself, it was just me, myself & I
I was solely responsible for everything I did, I didn't rely on anyone else
Couldn't believe the things I went through, because of all my wrong doings it was me, myself & I
I experienced difficulties as a result of my own mistakes and choices, without anyone else to blame
Tryin' not to worry about a thing, but it's hard when I put it all on myself it was me, myself & I
I try not to stress about situations, but it becomes difficult when I bear all the burden on my own
All the trouble I got myself in, it was up to me, couldn't depend on no one but me, myself & I yeah...
I found myself in difficult situations because I relied only on myself and couldn't depend on anyone else
'Cause often times I feel like I'm all alone in this world and I don't have no one but me, myself & I
Frequently, I feel isolated and without any support or companionship in this world, having only myself to rely on
Ooohhh listen, see I done left those streets alone, half my niggas long, long gone and it's just me, myself & I
I made the decision to distance myself from the streets, and most of my friends have moved on, leaving me alone
Ain't got nobody to turn to, Can't complain 'cause nobody can burn you, why must it be me, myself & I
I have nobody to rely on or seek help from, yet I can't complain since no one can betray me either, which leads to me being alone
Even though it felt good to be alone, It didn't feel good to walk in my home it just me, myself & I
Although being alone had its benefits, it didn't feel comforting to come back to an empty home, having only myself for company
Can't believe I'm on top of the world, But to me nothing feels the same no more, and i blame me, myself & I
Although I've achieved success, everything feels different now and I attribute it to my own actions
So can you please tell me where my people at, It was from way back when I started with, I'm still tryin' to figure out where they went, and why it is me, myself & I
I'm searching for the whereabouts of the people who were with me since the beginning, and I'm still trying to understand why they disappeared, leaving me alone
'Cause the world keepin busy girl', as I go, put your right go and feel alone, It should be the other way around you know, but it's just me, myself & I
As I continue my journey, the world keeps moving forward, making me feel alone. It should be the opposite, where I have people alongside me, but it's just me, myself & I
Me, myself & I
I am the only person I can rely on
I, me, myself & I me, myself & I
It's just me and my own thoughts, there is no one else
'Cause often times I feel like I'm all alone in this world and I don't have no one but me, myself & I
Frequently, I experience a sense of isolation in this world, with no one to lean on except for myself
Listen
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@asharpathan2374
Ooohhh I don't have no one *me, myself and I*, listen
Allow me to take the blame
Everything I did, I did it all by myself, it was just me, myself and I
Listen, Couldn't believe the things I went through, because of all my wrong doings it was me, myself and I
Ooohhh listen, tryin' not to worry about a thing, but it's hard when I put it all on myself it was me, myself and I
Ooohhh listen, all the trouble I got myself in, it was up to me, couldn't depend on no one but me, myself and I yeah...
'Cause often times I feel like I'm all alone in this world and I don't have no one but me me, myself and I 'Cause often times I feel like I'm all alone in this world and I don't have no one but me me, myself and I
Ooohhh listen, see I done left those streets alone, half my niggas long, long gone and it's just me me, myself and I
Listen, Ain't got nobody to turn to
Can't complain 'cause nobody can burn you, why must it be me, myself and I
Ooohhh listen, even though it felt good to be alone
It didn't feel good to walk in my home it just me, myself and I
Ooohhh listen, Can't beleive I'm on top of the world
But to me nothing feels the same no more, and i blame me me, myself and I
'Cause often times I feel like I'm all alone in this world and I don't have no one but me me, myself and I 'Cause often times I feel like I'm all alone in this world and I don't have no one but me me, myself and I
So can you please tell me where my people at
It was from way back when I started with
I'm still tryin' to figure out where they went, and why it is me, myself and I
'Cause the world keepin busy girl', as I go, put your right go and feel alone
It should be the other way around you know, but it's just me, myself and I
@RTCJaunt
Social distancing / Pandemic paved the way for old music lists in lonesome times
@lindahorne6293
Love this song especially when you going thru a lot....
@arnoldfamily492
Tru story
@candicelee3054
True
@godfreyissah2854
Especially when you are lonely
@amarendramijhar8936
I heard this song ten years ago.... unfortunately I didn't know the name of the song but now I finally found it....so relaxing...heart touching...now listening in 2020...brings up those childhood memories!! 😍😍
@lebking95
Amarendra Mijhar good thing you found it!
@triciamiles311
Picked this as my funeral song 😢,even lives good now this song touches me about my life ,bring up kids on my own ,my personal struggles with a mental health condition no one gets on me ,myself and I
..sorry a bit morbid lol x
@NachiV
Painfully nostalgic..
So much life has changed, since I heard this song..
And I've been disconnected from this song, literally forgot about it.
Today randomly recollected this song. And am listening to it after close to 12 years...
@maikaeleloubane4287
im listining to this in 2017, its still a classic