Nobody
Akon Feat. Nivea Lyrics

Ok, Akon stay out of trouble now son
A concerned voice advising Akon to avoid getting into any sort of trouble.

Let me tell you what hurts the most
A sad admission of the struggle Akon faces in finding stable work due to his past conviction.

I'm a convicted felon and I can't work
A straightforward statement highlighting the struggle Akon faces as a convicted felon when it comes to employment.

No matter where I go I try to get paid
Despite his criminal record, Akon is still trying to make an honest living.

They never give me the job 'cause they are afraid that
Employers are reluctant to hire Akon because of his criminal record, fearing he might commit another crime.

I'm a stick em up oh yea stick it
A sarcastic line, making fun of the notion that all convicted felons are criminals who are always up to no good.

Rob the manager and everybody in it
A continuation of the sarcastic joke from the previous line, highlighting how Akon is often wrongly perceived as a criminal.

That's the everyday life of a convict tryin' to make it
A blunt statement about the hardships faced by convicted felons who are trying to stay out of trouble and make a living.

Why they sayin to me
A rhetorical question, reflecting the frustration felt by Akon due to his situation.

The judges said don't trouble nobody
A reminder to Akon to not get into any legal trouble again from the judges who presided over his case.

Probation said don't trouble nobody
An additional reminder from Akon's probation officer to stay out of legal trouble.

Stay out of trouble, don't trouble nobody
A continuously repeated refrain, signifying the importance of staying out of trouble and avoiding any legal issues.

And I'm a try not to trouble nobody
A commitment by Akon to stay out of legal trouble and avoid harming anyone.

Me and my niggaz on the block all day clockin' dimes
A description of the daily life of Akon and his friends trying to make a living by selling drugs on the block.

Lookin' out for police
Trying to avoid getting caught by the police.

Cause this the type of shit that we go through
A reference to how tough life in the ghetto can be, where selling drugs is a common practice.

Up in the ghetto jus' to make some cheese
Trying to earn a living by selling drugs in the ghetto.

Street life got me gettin' locked up about 5, 6 times a week
A reflection of the difficulties Akon faces due to his involvement in the street life, leading to him getting arrested regularly.

And then a made bond, take it from the profit of the weed
Having to use the money made from selling drugs to pay bail and get out of jail, cutting into his profit margins.

All this just to feed my seeds, yeah
A reminder that the reason for all this illegal activity is to provide for his family, especially his children.

I got a stop this livin, I witness one to many killings
Realizing that the street life comes with too much violence and death, making Akon want to change his ways and stop this lifestyle.

I've seen the hardenst niggaz straight propped up
Being exposed to the harsh realities of life on the streets, with even the toughest individuals falling victim to the violence and crime.

And a pound that's never ever been found so..
A reference to an incident where something valuable was lost or stolen and never recovered.

I'm tryin to stay away from trouble everyday
Doing his best to not get into any legal trouble and stay clear of any criminal activity.

But its hard when the things you need
Acknowledging that staying out of trouble is difficult when you need to do things to get what you want or provide for yourself and family.

Picture lookin at your babies in the face
Thinking about the importance of family and the motivation behind staying out of trouble, especially when considering how it affects his children.

When they hungry and they need to eat
A reminder of the responsibility of providing for his children, especially when considering how tough it can be without any legal job opportunities.

Tryin not to do wrong
A commitment to avoiding any illegal or criminal activity.

But they won't let me do right
Expressing the frustration of being restricted from legal opportunities and the pressure to resort to criminal means to make a living.

Even though I done changed my life
Despite trying to turn his life around, Akon is still struggling to make an honest living due to his criminal record.

Criminal records what they judgen me by
Realizing that people are still judging him based on his criminal record, no matter how much he has tried to change.

That's why...
An explanation for his continued struggle despite trying to change and improve.

Momma said don't trouble nobody
A reminder from a loved one to avoid any kind of trouble or legal issues.

Papa said don't trouble nobody
Another reminder from a loved one to stay out of trouble.

Stay out of trouble don't trouble nobody
A continuously repeated refrain, signifying the importance of staying out of trouble and avoiding any legal issues.

And I'm a try not to trouble nobody
A commitment by Akon to stay out of legal trouble and avoid harming anyone.