Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, Un… Read Full Bio ↴Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist.

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.

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Akon Lyrics

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Oh, oh, oh DJ Khaled!
Konvict Music
We the best (yeah) we takin' over, listen!

Aye, aye started in Atlanta, then I spread out wit' it
South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi
On to North Carolina, Philadelphia and Virginia
From down in Miami where it warm in the winter

On up to Minnesota where it storm in the winter
Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Memphis, Tenn. holla at me
Me in H-Town, Southside, Cloverland daddy
I'm the man out in Dallas, better ask Khaled
Kept me out in Cali with my eyes open barely
Blowin' and spinnin', goin' down Bennett
Drop six-fo', three-wheel then switch it
Red light stop, make it drop for the bitches
Glock fo'-fifty, blow your head off wit' it
Anything you hear that I said, I meant it
King got the crown then sped off it wit' it
Say you need bricks, I said I get it

If you want to, we can supply you
Got enough work, to feed the whole town
They won't shoot you, unless you try to
Come around and try to stomp on our ground
'Cause we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time (Triple C, Black flag, we rich)

(Listen!) Boss, it's what I does
I get money 'erry day, 'erry day I does that Benz,
is how I ride, black flag on the left, two hoes and ride, you better, move!
A-K all day get shot up like Shyne, that's on my neck
I'm big like Diddy damn it, I'm wit' it
Khaled we did it, Biggie of my city
Please no fitted, fuck it, I'm too pretty
The brother get brain, stupid, I'm silly
Money that come, runnin' like water
Mommy so hot, damn it, she gorgeous
Miami on fire, you better be cautious
Might get shot on the porch of your fortress
Now they see that you know I'm from Port City
I run this, Rick Ross it's boss shit

'Cause we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time (Cribs Mania)
Said we takin' over, one city at a time (BX, TS nigga)

(Listen!) Brat, when you see Crack,
Better duck like the mac gotta ease past, nigga what shit
I don't give fuck, I run these streets y'all talk that shit, I want that beef
I'm a tell you like a g told me they'll come back quick if a nigga O.D.
"Cash rule everything around me" I'm Y-S-L, Versace
You could see me in that Porsche G-T
Comin' down Sunset, sittin' on D's
Feelin' like 'Pac, All Eyez On Me
Fresh bandanna when I'm blowin' mad trees
Nigga please, I spit crack every verse a key
Some say Khaled, some say Khaleed
Twelve years down and I'm finally free, crack!

If you want to, we can supply you
Got enough work, to feed the whole town
They won't shoot you, unless you try to
Come around and try to stomp on our ground
'Cause we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time

(Listen!) Birdman daddy, I'm number one
Nigga came at me wrong so we got him done
Fuckin' with the fam', I'm a give him some
Spent that corner, he didn't run
Sunday had a whole church singin' a song
"Why'd they have to send my baby home?"
Fuckin' with some niggas, that paper long
Been a "G" in the game now my son on the throne

I am the beast, feed me rappers or feed me beats
I am untamed, I need a leash
I am insane, I need a shrink
I love brain, I need a leech
Why complain on easy streets?
I don't even talk, I let the Visa speak
And I like, my sprite Easter pink
And my wrist match the par but the mula's cooler
I have more jewels than your jeweler
Touch and I will bust your Medulla
That's a bullet hole, it is not a tumor
Red light, red light stop your rumors
I stay on track like a box of Pumas

Now just rock rock rock with Junior
I am the little big Kahuna, ya dig ('Cause we takin' over, one city at a time)

Overall Meaning

In Akon's song "We Don't Care," the story centers around the singer meeting a woman at a club and being immediately attracted to her. He boasts about his wealth and status in hopes of impressing her and drawing her into his world. Despite the fact that people are watching and judging them, they continue to dance and grind together. The singer is fully focused on the woman and the sensual pleasure he is experiencing, effectively ignoring the outside world and their opinions.

The lyrics convey a sense of hedonism and disregard for societal norms or expectations, suggesting that the couple is focused solely on their own physical and emotional enjoyment. The repeated refrain "we don't care" reinforces this idea, as they seem unconcerned with what others may think or say about their actions.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as a celebration of unbridled passion and a rejection of conformity, encouraging listeners to follow their own desires and pursue their own happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

See I met her at club on the Friday
I saw her at a club on a Friday night.

Big booty, small waist
She had a large behind and a small waistline.

Seeing her coming my way
When she started walking towards me.

So I had to bag her
I had to get her.

I really had to have her (oh-ooh)
I wanted her badly.

I didn't see a ring on her finger
She wasn't married or engaged, as far as I could tell.

I asked her have you ever been with a singer before
I inquired whether she had been with a musician like me before.

She said no (oh-ohh)
She replied negatively.

So let me introduce you to my world
I wanted to show her my life and all that comes with it.

Big diamonds and pearls all of part of being my girl
Expensive jewelry is a natural part of being with me.

(I got that paper)
I have a lot of money.

Bet you ain't never seen before
I doubt she has ever seen so much wealth.

Saw around the world
I have traveled extensively.

I got them coming back for more
People like being around me and want to come back.

And that's when I noticed
But then I realized.

People are watching!
People are paying attention to us.

But we don't care
But we don't mind.

The way I am touching your body
The way I am touching you.

'Cause we don't care
Because we don't care about what others think.

See you droppin' and poppin'
I saw you dancing and moving your body sensually.

Makes me want to keep grinding
It makes me want to keep dancing with you in a sensual way.

See I bet you're nasty
I bet you are very sexual.

When you're on the dance floor
When you dance like that.

You got me going: Oh-Oooh!
You are turning me on.

[Chorus] Could you be the reason why I'm losing control / Fo Sho! Shawty we don't care!
Are you the reason why I can't control myself? / Yes, you are! We don't care what other people say or think.

Got shorty right where I want her
I have her right where I want her.

Strapped up, hands trapped in the corner
My hands are on her and I have her pinned to a corner.

Grinding slow, and I won't let go (no-ooh)
Dancing sensually and I won't stop.

Baby more better than ammonia
Being with her is even better than sniffing ammonia.

Feeling tipsy from the bottle of Corona (oh-noo)
I am starting to feel drunk from drinking Corona beer.

She probably let go (oh-ooh)
She probably let go of her inhibitions and is getting wild.

She said she wants to bring me to bring me to her world
She wants to show me her life.

She whispers some words
She speaks softly so only I can hear.

That damn near made my toes curl
What she said was so sexual it made me shiver.

She said she's got that
She said she has something special.

That I have never seen before
Something that I am unfamiliar with.

And if I get the taste
And if I experience it.

I'll be coming right back for more
I will want more of it.

I got them coming back for more
People like being around me and want to come back.

And that's when I noticed
But then I realized.

People are watching!
People are paying attention to us.

But we don't care
But we don't mind.

The way I am touching your body
The way I am touching you.

'Cause we don't care
Because we don't care about what others think.

See you droppin' and poppin'
I saw you dancing and moving your body sensually.

Makes me want to keep grinding
It makes me want to keep dancing with you in a sensual way.

See I bet you're nasty
I bet you are very sexual.

When you're on the dance floor
When you dance like that.

You got me going: Oh-Oooh!
You are turning me on.

[Chorus]
Repetition of the Chorus.

I'm working your body
I am dancing sensually with you.

Like you are in my bedroom
I am touching you as if you were in my room.

Uh-uhh
Sound of excitement or pleasure.

Everybody in the club got a clear view
Everyone can see us dancing like this.

But that won't stop us
But that won't discourage us.

'Cause we don't care!
Because we don't care what others say or think.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Clifford Harris, Nate Hills, William Roberts, Aliaune Thiam, Bryan Williams, Joseph Cartagena, Khaled Khaled

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