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.
What You Got
Akon Lyrics
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Just showin' off ya stones
And notice that that pinky ring is bright enough baby
I know you're not alone
But I could just be wrong
The way them fellas houndin' and sizin' you up baby
And I like the way you take advantage of
I see, and I know your game girl
But I don't mind if ya come and play with us
Just don't talk too much
I see, you're so cute you don't have to say a word
See those guys wanna come treat ya right
'Cause you're sweeter than apple pie
Everything that you want you got
Girl you know that you need to stop
Most beautiful thing in sight
Always takin' on the spotlight
Always in the club lookin hot
Girl you know that you need to stop
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Girl you know that you need to stop
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Girl you know that you need to stop
Girl I can tell you want something to love
That's why you hold on to everything that pass you by
Can't resist girl and I can't lie
Now tell if you are here for me
Or everybody watchin' you shake from left to right
The way you move got me hypnotized
The way you take advantage of
Every man you love
I see, and I know your game girl
But I don't mind if ya come and play with us
Just don't talk too much
I see, you're so cute you don't have to say a word
See those guys wanna come treat ya right
'Cause you're sweeter than apple pie
Everything that you want you got
Girl you know that you need to stop
Most beautiful thing in sight
Always takin' on the spotlight
Always in the club lookin hot
Girl you know that you need to stop
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Girl you know that you need to stop
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Girl you know that you need to stop
My eyes away from you girl when you get on the floor and do what you do
And everybody wanna come back to that body the kind and remind myself I'm like you
'Cause your that type to drive a man crazy will snatch him away from his lady
No matter how hard the man hold back he'll end up callin' you baby
And they never really know what to do once you expose that thing you do
Ya had him crawlin' on hands and knees and ya find a way to get 'em out that cheese
And why ya thinkin' you the only dude she off in the mall livin' off of you
Lettin' everybody know she got you but now you feel like a fool
See those guys wanna come treat ya right
'Cause you're sweeter than apple pie
Everything that you want you got
Girl you know that you need to stop
Most beautiful thing in sight
Always takin' on the spotlight
Always in the club lookin hot
Girl you know that you need to stop
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Girl you know that you need to stop
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always talkin' bout what you got
Girl you know that you need to stop
The lyrics to Akon feat Colby O'Donis's song What You Got describe the singer's interest in a woman who is always flaunting her possessions and seems to enjoy the attention of men. The singer acknowledges that the woman is playing a game with every man she loves, but doesn't mind her coming to play with them as long as she doesn't talk too much. He admires the woman's ability to take advantage of every man she loves and finds her cute enough that she doesn't have to say a word. The chorus advises the woman to stop always talking about what she's got and to stop always taking the spotlight.
The second verse suggests that the woman wants something to love and holds onto everything that passes her by. The singer is unable to resist her, but questions whether she's there for him or just for everyone watching her shake from left to right. He finds himself hypnotized by the way she moves. The chorus repeats the advice for the woman to stop always talking about what she's got and taking the spotlight.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a cautionary tale of a woman who always takes the spotlight, flaunts her possessions, and plays games with every man she loves. The singer is seduced by her, but ultimately advises her to stop her behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I peeped you on the phone
I saw you on the phone.
Just showin' off ya stones
You were displaying your jewelry.
And notice that that pinky ring is bright enough baby
I see that your pinky ring is very shiny.
I know you're not alone
I assume you are not alone.
But I could just be wrong
I may be mistaken.
The way them fellas houndin' and sizin' you up baby
The way those men are looking at you.
And I like the way you take advantage of
I like the way you manipulate.
Every man you love
Every man you have affection for.
I see, and I know your game girl
I understand your tactics.
But I don't mind if ya come and play with us
But I don't mind if you join in with us.
Just don't talk too much
Just don't talk excessively.
I see, you're so cute you don't have to say a word
I see, you're so charming you don't need to say anything.
Girl I can tell you want something to love
Girl, I can tell you are looking for love.
That's why you hold on to everything that pass you by
That's why you hold on to every opportunity that comes your way.
Can't resist girl and I can't lie
I can't resist you, and I won't lie about it.
Now tell if you are here for me
Now tell me if you're interested in me.
Or everybody watchin' you shake from left to right
Or if you're just showing off for the people around you.
The way you move got me hypnotized
The way you move is mesmerizing me.
Most beautiful thing in sight
The most beautiful thing I can see.
Always takin' on the spotlight
Always seeking attention.
Always in the club lookin hot
Always looking attractive at the club.
Girl you know that you need to stop
Girl, you know you need to change your ways.
Always talkin' bout what you got
Always bragging about what you have.
And everybody wanna come back to that body the kind and remind myself I'm like you
Everybody is attracted to your body, and it makes me feel the same way.
'Cause your that type to drive a man crazy will snatch him away from his lady
Because you're the type of woman who can make a man leave his girlfriend.
No matter how hard the man hold back he'll end up callin' you baby
Even if a man tries to resist, he'll still end up falling for you.
And they never really know what to do once you expose that thing you do
And they never really know how to react once you reveal your tactics.
Ya had him crawlin' on hands and knees and ya find a way to get 'em out that cheese
You had him on his knees, and you found a way to take his money.
And why ya thinkin' you the only dude she off in the mall livin' off of you
And while you think you're the one woman she's spending time with, she's really spending your money at the mall.
Lettin' everybody know she got you but now you feel like a fool
Telling everybody that she has you, but now you feel foolish.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERRY GOFFIN, CAROLE KING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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