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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Love ain't got nothin' to do with it
Come on now
Me waan fi leave you long time
Nuff man a search for your sign
She say she love me till the end of time
But that a not really have pon me mind
Me waan fi leave you long time
Yuh know enuff a man search fi your sign
She say she love me till the end of time
But that a not really I have upon me mind
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love'
That's it, can't take no more
I'm leavin', got one foot through the door
(But I love you)
I had my doubts before
I thought it through, now I'm gone for sure
(But I love you)
Can't let you tie me down
I wanna have fun and mess around
(But I love you)
I gotta stand my ground
Though you're the best thing I found
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love
I hope for goodness sake
That you would just cheat, make some mistake
(But I love you)
So perfect, to wouldn't break
You gave me no reason to escape
(But I love you)
Won't hide, I got skirts to chase
Don't wanna be throwin' it in your face
(But I love you)
I pray to God some days
We fight and go our separate ways
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love
Me waan fi leave you long time
Enuff of man a search for your sign
Say that she love me till the end of time
But a that not really have pon me mind
Me want fi leave you long time
Enuff of men a dem search for your sign
Say that she love me till the end of time
But that I not really have pon me mind
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love
The song "What's Love" by Akon and Styles P revolves around the theme of love being secondary to personal desires and freedom. The first verse is about the desire to end a relationship, even though the partner loves the singer till the end of time. The repetition of "Me waan fi leave you long time" indicates the strong desire to move on. The chorus "What's love gotta do with it" emphasizes the belief that love is not a necessary factor in any personal decision. The second verse expresses the feeling of being tied down in a relationship and not being able to have fun and mess around. The partner is depicted as perfect, but the singer still wants to escape. The repetition of "But I love you" shows a conflict between what the heart wants and what the mind believes.
The song portrays a cynical view of relationships, where love is regarded as a hindrance to personal freedom. The lyrics focus on the negative elements of being in a relationship and the desire to break free. The repetition of the phrase "What's love gotta do with it" reinforces the idea that love is not necessary in decision making. The use of Jamaican Patois in some parts of the song adds a layer of authenticity and cultural diversity to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Akon and Shaggy, ooh yeah
The song features Akon and Shaggy.
Love ain't got nothin' to do with it
Love is not a factor in this situation.
Come on now
Let's get real and be honest about this situation.
Me waan fi leave you long time
I want to leave you for a long time.
Nuff man a search for your sign
Many men are looking for your attention/affection.
She say she love me till the end of time
She says she loves me forever.
But that a not really have pon me mind
But I'm not really thinking about that.
What's love gotta do with it
Love is not a factor/relevant.
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
This situation has nothing to do with love.
That's it, can't take no more
I've had enough and can't take it anymore.
I'm leavin', got one foot through the door
I'm leaving and already making my way out.
(But I love you)
Despite the situation, I still have feelings for you.
I had my doubts before
I previously had reservations about the relationship.
I thought it through, now I'm gone for sure
I have thought things over and am now sure I am leaving.
Can't let you tie me down
I won't allow you to chain me down to this relationship.
I wanna have fun and mess around
I want to have fun and be free to live my life.
(But I love you)
Even though I want to move on, my feelings for you still linger.
I gotta stand my ground
I need to stay firm in my decision to leave.
Though you're the best thing I found
Despite this, I recognize that you were the best thing I found in the relationship.
I hope for goodness sake
I hope that for the sake of all good things, you make a mistake or cheat.
That you would just cheat, make some mistake
It would be better for me if you were to make a mistake or cheat.
(But I love you)
Again, despite all this, my love for you still exists.
So perfect, to wouldn't break
You're so perfect that I wouldn't be able to end things with you myself.
You gave me no reason to escape
You've done nothing to justify me wanting to leave.
(But I love you)
My love for you is still there, no matter what.
Won't hide, I got skirts to chase
I won't hide it, I want to pursue other romantic interests.
Don't wanna be throwin' it in your face
I don't want to flaunt it in your face or be rude about my desire to leave.
(But I love you)
Once more, my love for you exists despite everything else.
I pray to God some days
Sometimes I pray to God.
We fight and go our separate ways
That we would have a big fight and split up.
Me waan fi leave you long time
I really want to leave you for a long time.
Enuff of man a dem search for your sign
Enough men are looking for your love/affection.
What's love gotta do with it
Love has nothing to do with this situation.
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
This situation has nothing to do with love.
What's love gotta do with it
Love has nothing to do with what's happening.
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
This situation has nothing to do with love.
What's love gotta do with it
Love isn't relevant to this situation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, A KELLY, ORVILLE BURRELL, R. DUCENT, M. GREGORY, Kelly Anthony, Maurice Gregory, Ricardo Ducent
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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