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.

Weekend
Akon Lyrics

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Shawty you dancing so close
And I just can't keep my hands of you babe
And I just can't explain
Why I can't leave here without you girl
I tell you simple and plain
Don't even need to know your name
Cause shawty your face and your booty
Makes you a cutie

Baby you're more than a dime
Ooh listen girl I want you to do me
Really and truthfully
Baby I don't wanna waste your time
Ohh

Cause after tonight girl
You might never see me again
See me again yeah
Cause after tonight girl
I'll be the story that you tell to your friends
Your friends about the weekend
About the weekend
About the things that me and you did on the weekend
About the weekend
About the weekend
About the things that me and you both did
On the weekend

[Usher:]
Put the no disturb sign out
It's alright
Turn your phone off
And I turn my phone off
Nobody will be able to find us
It will be just you and I
Your face and your booty
Makes you a cutie
Baby you're more than a dime
Ooh listen girl I want you to do me
Really and truthfully
Baby I don't wanna waste your time

Cause after tonight girl
You might never see me again
See me again yeah
Cause after tonight
I'll be the story that you tell to your friends
Your friends about the weekend
About the weekend
About the things that me and you did on the weekend
About the weekend
About the weekend
About the things that me and you both did
On the weekend

[Akon:]
Friday we bang on the bed
Saturday we do it again
Sunday you'll need you some rest cause you gotta be at work on Monday

[Usher:]
Banging the bed
Saturday we do it again
Sunday you'll need you some rest cause you gotta be at work on Monday

Cause after tonight girl
You might never see me again, again
After tonight
I'll be the story that you tell to your friends
Your friends about the weekend
About the weekend
About the things that me and you did on the weekend
About the weekend
About the weekend

About the things that me and you both did
On the weekend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Akon's "Weekend" are about a fleeting romantic encounter between two people who have just met, but have intense chemistry. The singer talks about how he cannot resist the woman he is dancing with, who he describes as being beautiful and possessing of a great body. He tells her straight up that he does not even need to know her name, but he wants to spend the evening with her, hoping to make it unforgettable for both of them.

The song features Usher, who joins in to make the case for a weekend tryst without distractions from anyone else. The pair promises to shut off their phones and other interruptions to have an uninterrupted connection. They both know this rendezvous is likely to be just one night, but they still want to make it unforgettable.

The song’s energy is reminiscent of Akon’s 2005 hit “Lonely,” where he laid his soul bare about being alone. It's a perfect party anthem for those who just want to let loose and make the most of a short-term meeting.

Line by Line Meaning

Shawty you dancing so close
The singer is complimenting their partner's dancing and implying that they are physically close.

And I just can't keep my hands of you babe
The singer is expressing attraction and desire towards their partner.

And I just can't explain
The singer's attraction is so intense that they cannot describe it.

Why I can't leave here without you girl
The artist is implying that they need their partner to stay with them.

I tell you simple and plain
The artist is insisting that they do not need to complicate the situation.

Don't even need to know your name
The singer is expressing that they are attracted to their partner's appearance regardless of their identity.

Cause shawty your face and your booty
The singer is specifically complimenting their partner's physical features and body.

Makes you a cutie
The artist is expressing again how attractive they find their partner.

Baby you're more than a dime
The artist is emphasizing that their partner is extremely valuable and attractive.

Ooh listen girl I want you to do me
The artist is expressing a sexual desire towards their partner.

Really and truthfully
The singer is emphasizing the sincerity of their desire.

Baby I don't wanna waste your time
The artist is assuring their partner that they are genuine and do not want to mislead them.

Cause after tonight girl
The singer is implying that their time with their partner is limited.

You might never see me again
The singer is saying that they may not have another opportunity to be with their partner.

See me again yeah
The singer is emphasizing that their partner might not be able to see them again.

Cause after tonight girl
The artist is repeating that their time with their partner is coming to an end.

I'll be the story that you tell to your friends
The artist is suggesting that their experience with their partner will be memorable enough to be shared.

Your friends about the weekend
The singer is suggesting that their partner will tell their friends about what happened during their weekend together.

About the things that me and you did on the weekend
The singer is suggesting that their partner will recall specific events that happened between them over the weekend.

Put the no disturb sign out
Usher is suggesting that they prioritize privacy.

It's alright
Usher is reassuring their partner that everything is okay and they can relax.

Turn your phone off
Usher is suggesting that their partner disconnect from the outside world.

And I turn my phone off
Usher is also disconnecting from the outside world.

Nobody will be able to find us
Usher is assuring their partner that they will have complete privacy.

It will be just you and I
Usher is emphasizing that they will be alone together.

Friday we bang on the bed
Akon is describing a sexual encounter that happened on a Friday.

Saturday we do it again
Akon is suggesting that they had another sexual encounter on a Saturday.

Sunday you'll need you some rest cause you gotta be at work on Monday
Akon is recognizing that their partner needs to rest on Sunday because they have work the next day.

After tonight
The artists are emphasizing that their time together is limited and coming to an end.

Again
The singers are repeating that this is the last chance they will have to be together.

About the things that me and you both did
The singers are suggesting that their memories of the weekend will be shared and not just one-sided.

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