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.
The Rain )
Akon Lyrics
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Akon, Konvict
Ah, ah
Konvict music!
The pressure's building up
I feel like givin' up
How in the fuck am I gonna back my first album up
It'll never be the same
Nobody knew me then, now everybody knows my name
And I feel so ashamed
I've never been the kinda nigga that would complain
But it's so crazy, man
There's no different
Everyday is just the same thing
Now it's been months out on the road
On tour doing so many different shows
Head's spinning, feeling like it's gonna explode
And I just wanna know
If anybody out there's feelin' me
I'm losin' my mind, and I can't believe
I let this shit get the best of me
And now I gotta let you know
What's got me insane, oh
'Cause I can't stand the rain, hey
It's hitting my window pane
A little too much
And now I gotta let you know
What's I got my face in the frown, hey
'Cause I can't stand the sound, oh
The thunder is crashing down
Upon my house
'Cause now I gotta let you know
Now I got no more worries now
My pocket's fatter now
Look in the mirror, my reflection looks different now
Your getting bigger
Akon, you need to settle down
Why do I feel this way?
Should I be happy, or
Should I just ignore
Everything that I've been given
Please help me, Lord
It's all over, but
I can't escape the rain
Now it's been months out on the road
On tour doing so many different shows
Head's spinning, feeling like it's gonna explode
And now I gotta let you know
If anybody out there's feelin' me
I'm losin' my mind, and I can't believe
I let this shit get the best of me
And now I gotta let you know
What's got me insane, oh
'Cause I can't stand the rain, hey
It's hitting my window pain
A little too much
That's why I gotta let you know
What's I got my face in the frown, hey
'Cause I can't stand the sound, oh
The thunder is crashing now
Upon my house
Say now, oh diddy, oh diddy, oh
In "The Rain," Akon expresses the stress and pressure he feels as a successful musician. He is struggling with feeling like he needs to live up to the success of his first album, that everything has changed and he feels ashamed that he is struggling with it so much. Akon is on tour and is playing different shows every day, becoming increasingly overwhelmed as he sees his reflection in the mirror and feels like he needs to settle down. However, he cannot escape the rain, both symbolically and literally. With every drop, it feels like his problems are magnified, and it is hitting his window pane a little too much.
Akon talks about how he has never been the kind of person to complain; however, he is going crazy and losing his mind. He cannot believe that he let this "shit" get the best of him. Akon seeks help from the Lord and wants to know if he should be happy or ignore everything he has been giving. The thunder is crashing down upon his house, and he can't stand the sound. The lyrics show the mental pressure and exhaustion that comes with being successful and well-known, and the struggle of feeling like you have to constantly live up to the pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
The pressure's building up
The stress is increasing
I feel like givin' up
I am considering quitting
How in the fuck am I gonna back my first album up
How will I surpass my debut album's success?
When everything has changed?
The circumstances are different now
It'll never be the same
Things will never return to how they were
Nobody knew me then, now everybody knows my name
I was once unknown, but now I'm famous
And I feel so ashamed
I am embarrassed
I've never been the kinda nigga that would complain
I am not one to usually express frustrations
But it's so crazy, man
The situation is insane
There's no different
Things are the same
Everyday is just the same thing
Every day is monotonous
Now it's been months out on the road
I've been touring for several months now
On tour doing so many different shows
Performing in various venues during the tour
Head's spinning, feeling like it's gonna explode
I am feeling disoriented and overwhelmed
And I just wanna know
I want to understand
If anybody out there's feelin' me
If someone understands my situation
I'm losin' my mind, and I can't believe
I am losing my sanity, and it's unbelievable
I let this shit get the best of me
I allowed myself to be consumed by the situation
What's got me insane, oh
What is driving me to madness
'Cause I can't stand the rain, hey
I can't tolerate the rain
It's hitting my window pane
The rain is striking my window
A little too much
More than I can handle
And now I gotta let you know
I need to express myself
What's I got my face in the frown, hey
I am wearing a sad expression on my face
'Cause I can't stand the sound, oh
I can't bear the sound
The thunder is crashing down
The thunder is loudly rumbling
Upon my house
Around the area I reside
Now I got no more worries now
I don't have any concerns anymore
My pocket's fatter now
I have more money
Look in the mirror, my reflection looks different now
I notice physical changes in myself
Your getting bigger
My popularity is growing
Akon, you need to settle down
I need to calm down and relax
Why do I feel this way?
Why am I experiencing these emotions?
Should I be happy, or
Should I be content?
Should I just ignore
Should I avoid addressing the situation?
Everything that I've been given
All my achievements and opportunities
Please help me, Lord
A plea for divine assistance
It's all over, but
The situation has concluded, however
I can't escape the rain
I cannot avoid the negative aspects of my current situation
Say now, oh diddy, oh diddy, oh
An expressive interlude
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, DWIGHT REYNOLDS, THERON THOMAS, TIMOTHY THOMAS, SHONICA CROCKER
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