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.
Moonshine ft Savage
Akon Lyrics
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I can't go nowhere unless you're by my side
I gotta heve you here I said right here by my side
I can't roam the town unless you're by my side
I gotta have you around, right here by my side
So where's my moonshine
So where's my moonshine
You know I spend my last dub for you yeah
So where's my moonshine
I feel so nice with you yeah
So where's my moonshine
want to spend my whole life with you yeah
I snuck into this club when I was 15
And I met my girl at the bar, such a sweet thing
Every time I held her she would always kiss me
Every touch of her lips would always make me tipsy
I told her, man I love you
Pulled her to the dance floor
And that's when she whispered
Be careful what you ask for
I grabbed her by the waist
And I sat her on the table
Explained how the heartburn
She's giving me is painful
And now you want to leave
'Cause you feel empty inside
Well none of my friends trust me with you to drive
I'm so into you, I hope you're feeling it
I need you in my life and the reason is
(Chorus)
How many times I gotta tell you
Why you stressin' me for
Yeah I see you need attention
I ain't tryin' to ignore
I gotta straighten up now, I got work to do
You want me to drop everything
So it surrounds you
Man I love you so much
It makes me sick to my stomach
And I love it how I can vomit
And you think nothing of it
I never meant to argue with you, please forgive
Girl I need you in my life and the reason is
(Chorus)
Ya see my moonshine
She keeps me warm when it rains
I forget my problems when she eases the pain
And my friends keep telling me to call it a day
She don't love ya Savage, it's all in your brain
See I don't believe a word
That you say to my face
I'm in love and I know she feels the same
I'll buy you all the ice you want
And I'll keep you safe
Man I love my alcohol, what more can I say
(Chorus)
In Akon's "Moonshine," the artist chronicles his love for a girl who is his "moonshine," which can be interpreted as his addiction or his necessary partner in life. The chorus repeats the need for her to be by his side, no matter where he goes or what he does. The line “I gotta have you around, right here by my side” can be interpreted as his dependence on her, whether it be drug addiction, a codependent relationship, or a true love that he can’t live without.
In the first verse, Akon describes how he met this girl when he was 15 in a club. He reminisces on how she made him feel drunk with love just from a simple kiss, and how he fell for her immediately. In the following lyrics, Akon reveals the problems they face as a couple, including trust issues and how his friends keep warning him about his girl. Despite these problems, he still loves her and needs her in his life, just like he needs his moonshine.
This song can be interpreted in many ways as it contains ambiguous lyrics that can be applied to various types of relationships. Akon could be talking about loving someone who is bad for him, his drug addiction, or his dependence on a partner. The repetitive and rhythmic chorus puts emphasis on the need for that individual’s presence. Overall, the song deals with the idea that we all have our “moonshine” -- be it alcohol, drugs, or a romantic interest -- to make us feel good.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't go nowhere unless you're by my side
I cannot go anywhere without you beside me
I gotta heve you here I said right here by my side
I must have you with me always by my side
I can't roam the town unless you're by my side
I cannot wander the town without you next to me
I gotta have you around, right here by my side
I need you to be around, always next to me
So where's my moonshine
Where is my beloved drink?
'Cause I'll be all up in the club with you yeah
Because I will be in the club with you
So where's my moonshine
Where is my dear drink?
You know I spend my last dub for you yeah
You are aware that I spend all of my money on you
So where's my moonshine
Where is my beloved drink?
I feel so nice with you yeah
I feel amazing when I'm with you
So where's my moonshine
Where is my beloved drink?
want to spend my whole life with you yeah
I want to spend my entire life with you
I snuck into this club when I was 15
I illegally entered this club when I was fifteen
And I met my girl at the bar, such a sweet thing
That is where I met my girlfriend, she was lovely
Every time I held her she would always kiss me
Each time I hugged her, she would kiss me affectionately
Every touch of her lips would always make me tipsy
Every time her lips touched mine, it would make me feel elated
I told her, man I love you
I expressed my love for her by saying, 'I love you'
Pulled her to the dance floor
I took her to the dance floor
And that's when she whispered
That was the moment she whispered
Be careful what you ask for
Be cautious of what you desire
I grabbed her by the waist
I held her by her waist
And I sat her on the table
And then I placed her on the table
Explained how the heartburn
I explained how heartburn
She's giving me is painful
She is causing me pain by giving me heartburn
And now you want to leave
And now you desire to depart
'Cause you feel empty inside
You feel unfulfilled inside
Well none of my friends trust me with you to drive
None of my friends are willing to let me drive you
I'm so into you, I hope you're feeling it
I am completely smitten with you, I hope you feel the same way
I need you in my life and the reason is
I require you in my existence and the rationale is
How many times I gotta tell you
How many times do I have to inform you
Why you stressin' me for
Why are you troubling me
Yeah I see you need attention
Yes, I perceive that you need attention
I ain't tryin' to ignore
I am not striving to overlook
I gotta straighten up now, I got work to do
I must get my act together as I have duties to fulfill
You want me to drop everything
You wish for me to abandon everything else
So it surrounds you
So that it revolves around you
Man I love you so much
I love you so much
It makes me sick to my stomach
It makes my stomach churn
And I love it how I can vomit
I love it how I can throw up
And you think nothing of it
And you believe it is insignificant
I never meant to argue with you, please forgive
I never intended to quarrel with you, please pardon me
Ya see my moonshine
You see, my beloved drink
She keeps me warm when it rains
She keeps me comfortable during the rain
I forget my problems when she eases the pain
She relieves my pain and makes me forget my troubles
And my friends keep telling me to call it a day
Despite my friends' urging me to give up
She don't love ya Savage, it's all in your brain
She does not love you, Savage, it is only in your mind
See I don't believe a word
I don't trust a single thing
That you say to my face
That you express to me in person
I'm in love and I know she feels the same
I am in love and I am certain she loves me too
I'll buy you all the ice you want
I will purchase all the jewels you desire
And I'll keep you safe
And I will keep you secure
Man I love my alcohol, what more can I say
I adore my alcohol, what else can I articulate
want to spend my whole life with you yeah
I yearn to spend my entire life with you
Lyrics © ST MUSIC LLC.
Written by: AARON LIPP, CHRISTOPHER O'BRIAN, DANIEL KELLER, DYLAN SAVAGE, JAMES SEARL, JOEL TIMOTHY SCANLON
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