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.
Still Alone
Akon Lyrics
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Shortie (I've been) tryna feel you out,
Let me know what's goin on,
Seems to me that you aint got no man,
Cuz the (love) is always gone,
but you keep on tryin to brush me off,
and then you find yourself callin me,
even though you would rather be with me
you got a man, he never home,
pretty little thing cryin on the phone
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
you got a man, he never home,
only stuck around cuz your love was strong
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
day by day keep passin you by,
got you feelin like you sittin on a passenger side,
at the booty club getting drunk and high,
while your home all alone, cryin wonderin why,
oh no, girl I cant have that,
too cute to be havin an attitude and all that,
when your fallin down I be the one to grab at,
and when your on your feet you go right back yeah...
you got a man, he never home,
pretty little thing cryin on the phone
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
you got a man, he never home,
only stuck around cuz your love was strong
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
cuz I got nothing to lose and nothing to gain,
got to make up your mind if you want me on your team,
you don't want me to stay, you don't want me to leave,
but you wanna hug me up until a brother cant breath
like what do you want from me
say you wanna love me but your mans in the way
still what do you want from me
I guess I cut it up again and call it a day cuz
you got a man, he never home,
pretty little thing cryin on the phone
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
you got a man, he never home,
only stuck around cuz your love was strong
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
you got a man, he never home,
pretty little thing cryin on the phone
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
you got a man, he never home,
only stuck around cuz your love was strong
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
The lyrics of Akon's song "Still Alone" depict a complicated love triangle. The singer, referred to as "Konvict," is trying to understand the situation with a woman, referred to as "Shortie." She seems to be single, as her love is always gone, but she continues to brush him off due to not wanting to jeopardize what she has. However, she still finds herself calling him, indicating her hidden desire to be with him.
The first verse describes Shortie's relationship with her man, who is never home. She often finds herself crying on the phone, feeling alone even though she is technically in a relationship. The city lights symbolize the fleeting moments of happiness she experiences before being left alone again.
The second verse portrays Shortie's daily struggle, feeling like she is just a passenger in her own life. She seeks temporary solace in clubs, getting drunk and high, but ultimately feels empty and wonders why she is left alone in her moments of vulnerability. The singer expresses the desire to be there for her through both ups and downs, but Shortie often pushes him away.
The chorus repeats the fact that Shortie is still alone despite being in a relationship. It highlights the contradiction of her strong love for her man keeping her attached, even though he is absent most of the time. The city lights coming on and going off again symbolize the flicker of hope followed by disappointment.
The final verse shows the frustration and confusion of the singer. He questions what Shortie truly wants from him, as she claims to love him but is held back by her current relationship. He suggests that she needs to make a decision and stop keeping him on the sidelines, vacillating between wanting him and being loyal to her man.
Overall, the lyrics of "Still Alone" portray a complex emotional struggle within a love triangle. Shortie finds herself longing for the singer, yet remains caught in a relationship where her partner is consistently absent. The repeated phrase "you're still alone" emphasizes her dissatisfaction and longing for something more fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Shortie (I've been) tryna feel you out,
I have been trying to understand your emotions and intentions, girl,
Let me know what's goin on,
Please communicate and inform me about the situation,
Seems to me that you aint got no man,
It appears to me that you are single and not in a committed relationship,
Cuz the (love) is always gone,
Because the feeling of love is consistently absent,
but you keep on tryin to brush me off,
Yet, you continue to attempt to dismiss my advances,
and then you find yourself callin me,
And then unexpectedly, you find yourself reaching out to me,
but you don't wanna jeopardize what you got,
But you are hesitant to put at risk what you currently have,
even though you would rather be with me
Even though deep down, you desire to be with me
you got a man, he never home,
You have a partner, but he is seldom present,
pretty little thing cryin on the phone
You, a beautiful girl, often in tears while talking on the phone,
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
The lights of the city have illuminated and faded, yet you remain solitary
day by day keep passin you by,
Time keeps moving forward, day by day, leaving you behind,
got you feelin like you sittin on a passenger side,
Leaving you with a sense of being a mere passenger, rather than taking control,
at the booty club getting drunk and high,
Finding temporary solace in a strip club, getting intoxicated,
while your home all alone, cryin wonderin why,
Meanwhile, you are alone at home, crying and questioning the reasons for your situation,
oh no, girl I cant have that,
Oh no, girl, I cannot tolerate that for you,
too cute to be havin an attitude and all that,
You are too beautiful to be dealing with negative emotions and complications,
when your fallin down I be the one to grab at,
When you are struggling and falling apart, I will be there to support you,
and when your on your feet you go right back yeah...
And when you regain your stability, you return to your original situation
cuz I got nothing to lose and nothing to gain,
Because I have nothing to lose and nothing to gain in this situation,
got to make up your mind if you want me on your team,
You need to decide if you want me to be a part of your life and support system,
you don't want me to stay, you don't want me to leave,
You are indecisive about whether you want me to stay in your life or leave,
but you wanna hug me up until a brother cant breath
However, you still desire physical affection from me to the point where it becomes overwhelming
like what do you want from me
It begs the question, what do you truly desire from me?
say you wanna love me but your mans in the way
You claim to want to love me, but your current partner is an obstacle
still what do you want from me
Yet, I am still left wondering what exactly you expect from me
I guess I cut it up again and call it a day cuz
I suppose I will sever the ties once more and consider it a day because
you got a man, he never home,
You have a partner, but he is seldom present,
pretty little thing cryin on the phone
You, a beautiful girl, often in tears while talking on the phone,
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
The lights of the city have illuminated and faded, yet you remain solitary
you got a man, he never home,
You have a partner, but he is seldom present,
only stuck around cuz your love was strong
He only stayed with you because your love for him was powerful
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
The lights of the city have illuminated and faded, yet you remain solitary
you got a man, he never home,
You have a partner, but he is seldom present,
pretty little thing cryin on the phone
You, a beautiful girl, often in tears while talking on the phone,
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
The lights of the city have illuminated and faded, yet you remain solitary
you got a man, he never home,
You have a partner, but he is seldom present,
only stuck around cuz your love was strong
He only stayed with you because your love for him was powerful
city lights came on and then went off again and your still alone
The lights of the city have illuminated and faded, yet you remain solitary
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