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 & I
Akon Lyrics
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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...
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*
*me, myself and I*
I, *me, myself and I* *me, myself and I*
*me, myself and I*
I, *me, myself and I* *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*
*Listen*
The lyrics of Akon's song "Me Myself & I" convey a sense of isolation and self-reliance. The repeated phrase "me, myself and I" reinforces this idea, as the singer tells us he has been through tough times and must take responsibility for his actions. He explicitly takes the blame for things that have gone wrong in his life, indicating a reluctance to rely on others for help or support. He admits that he has few people to turn to or depend on, and that being alone can feel both empowering and isolating.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the loss of friends, and seems to long for a sense of connection and community. He questions why he is alone, and implies that others have left him behind in pursuit of their own lives. Despite his success and accomplishments, he feels that he is missing something without the company of others. The repetition of the phrase "me, myself and I" underscores this tension between individualism and social belonging.
Overall, the lyrics of "Me Myself & I" convey a sense of personal struggle and self-reliance, as well as a desire for connection and community. It suggests that even those who appear self-sufficient may still long for the support and camaraderie of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooohhh I don't have no one me, myself and I, listen
I am alone and have no one to depend on besides myself.
Allow me to take the blame
I will take responsibility for my actions.
Everything I did, I did it all by myself, it was just me, myself and I Listen
I did everything alone and take full responsibility for my actions.
Couldn't believe the things I went through, because of all my wrong doings it was me, myself and I
I couldn't believe the consequences of my actions and realize that I am solely responsible for them.
Tryin' not to worry about a thing, but it's hard when I put it all on myself it was me, myself and I
I try not to worry, but it's difficult when I bear the weight of everything on my own.
All the trouble I got myself in, it was up to me, couldn't depend on no one but me, myself and I yeah...
I got myself into trouble and can only rely on myself to get out of it.
'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
I often feel alone in this world and realize that it's just me, myself, and I.
See I done left those streets alone, half my niggas long, long gone and it's just me me, myself and I Listen
I left the streets and many of my friends behind, and now it's just me, myself, and I.
Ain't got nobody to turn to, Can't complain 'cause nobody can burn you, why must it be me, myself and I
I have nobody to turn to for help and cannot complain because nobody can judge me, but it still feels lonely to only have myself.
Even though it felt good to be alone, It didn't feel good to walk in my home it just me, myself and I
Although being alone felt good, coming home to an empty place did not.
Can't believe I'm on top of the world But to me nothing feels the same no more, and i blame me me, myself and I
I am successful but nothing feels the same anymore, and I only have myself to blame.
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
I am looking for my friends from the past and wonder why they are not here with me now.
'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
The world is busy, and although I am moving forward, I still feel alone. It should be the opposite, but it's just me, myself, and I.
me, myself and I I, me, myself and I me, myself and I I, me, myself and I
Repeated emphasis on me, myself, and I, which represents the singer's loneliness and self-reliance.
'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
Reiterating the feeling of being alone in the world and having nobody to rely on except for oneself.
Listen
A final emphasis on the message of the song calling for the listener's attention.
Contributed by Taylor N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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