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.
Pot of Gold
Akon Lyrics
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Life come and go
So let the history be too
We're all out here
Hustlin' to make our way
And while you're stumblin' and fallin' (stumblin' and fallin')
Why don't you pick yourself up now (pick yourself up now)
Working day by day
So tell me
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow
How can we work it out
When good and evil be
The day you kiss this fate
'Cause it will soon come
You soon lose track of which way is up when your always being put down (being put down)
You gotta be strong and do what you feel in your heart
Regardless of who's around (regardless of who's around)
I know it might seem bold
But that's all we have (all we have)
Many centuries and we're steady gettin old
But you know to what we never had
So
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow
(How can we) How can we work it out (how can we)
When good and evil be
The day you kiss this fate
'Cause it will soon come
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow (share the gold)
How can we work it out
When good and evil be
The day you kiss this fate
'Cause it will soon come
How can we work it out (dada)
Dodo (how can we work it out)
How can we work it out (dada)
Dodo ohhhh (dada)
How can we work it out (dodo)
Da da How can we work it out (dodo)
(Everybody sing along with me)
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow (that pot of gold)
How can we work it out
When good and evil be
The day you kiss this fate
'Cause it will soon come (yeah)
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow (that pot of gold)
How can we work it out
When good and evil be
The day you kiss this fate
'Cause it will soon come (soon come)
How can we work it out (work it out, work it out, work it out...)
The lyrics of Akon's song "Pot of Gold" talk about the struggle of life and the pursuit of happiness. The first few lines of the song convey the message that life is short and we must make the most of it. History is insignificant compared to the present moment, and we should not be stuck in the past. We all work hard to make our way in life, and even when we stumble and fall, we must pick ourselves up and keep moving forward.
The next stanza is about the "pot of gold" at the end of the rainbow, which signifies the ultimate goal and reward for our efforts. However, the question is about how we can work out the distribution of this reward among people, amidst the good and evil in the world. It is a call to strive for fairness and equality, even in the face of adversity.
In the third stanza, Akon talks about the struggle of life and how it can make us lose track of our paths. He urges us to be strong and true to ourselves, regardless of other people's opinions. The struggle has been going on for centuries, and time is running out. The final message of the song is one of hope and unity. We must work together to share the pot of gold and make this world a better place.
Overall, the song "Pot of Gold" is a powerful message about the struggle of life and the pursuit of happiness. It encourages us to be true to ourselves, work hard, and help each other along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Life come and go
Life is unpredictable and fleeting
So let the history be too
Let go of the past and don't dwell on it
We're all out here
We're all trying to survive and make a living
Hustlin' to make our way
Working hard and struggling to succeed
And while you're stumblin' and fallin'
When you encounter obstacles or failures
Why don't you pick yourself up now
Instead of giving up, rise up and keep going
You see we all out here
We are all in this together
Working day by day
Putting in effort every single day
So tell me
Ask yourself a question
How can we work it out
How can we find a solution or compromise
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow
When it's time to reap the rewards of our efforts
When good and evil be
When we are faced with both positive and negative forces
The day you kiss this fate
The moment when we face our ultimate destiny
Cause it will soon come
Because it is inevitable
You soon lose track of which way is up when your always being put down
Negativity and criticism can make you lose sight of your goals
You gotta be strong and do what you feel in your heart
You must have inner strength and follow your own path
Regardless of who's around
Despite the opinions and judgments of others
I know it might seem bold
It may be seen as bold or daring
But that's all we have
This is our only option or opportunity
Many centuries and we're steady gettin old
Time passes quickly and we are getting older
But you know to what we never had
We should appreciate what we do have
How can we work it out (dada)
Repeating the question, emphasizing its importance
Dodo (how can we work it out)
Repeating the question, seeking an answer
Everybody sing along with me
Uniting others to the cause
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow (that pot of gold)
When we finally reap the benefits of our hard work
Soon come
It will happen soon
Work it out, work it out, work it out...
Continuing to search for a solution
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, SHAWN WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@realAmosJide
It's 2023 and am here listening to this masterpiece by Akon. May we find what we truly desire...........
@olusolafalore
Amen....May the divine order guide us into the right direction
@wandersonmiranda4426
I'm here too
@xiv3116
How can you not?
@olivioguilherme8006
@@olusolafalore 111111111111111111
@mahendrad4104
Best song 💗💗 and singer 💖
@Amadoudiallo-go9uk
Akon from Sénégal. Africa love You. Les africains sont très fière de toi plus particulièrement nous les sénégalais.
@sangareibrahim3050
C'est la friqués qui gagne
@AllanWenzslaus
Every time I listen to Akon's music, I always feels inspired, This guy is a living legend.
@ManantissaTV
I feel so emotional listening to akon pot of gold😢❤