014 can you believe it
akon Lyrics


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What up John (testing one, two, three)
What up Kon (hey convict music)
Let's go (can you believe it)

Fresh white tee, fresh car walls, summertime hood niggas look like stars
Jewelry drip, fresh white airs,
Mommy shake it up keep your ass right there (oh, can you believe it?)
My man got liquor and my cup's right here,
I can smell smoke pass the dutch right here
Nigga pass that, Capri pants with the waist cut off,
I wanna smash that (oh, can you believe it?)
Party ran pack, mingling baby, and I can LL shake, you jingling baby?
Back your ass up, I'm a start tingling baby,
We can have more fun if wiggling baby (yea, can you believe it?)
P hit the club with a dutch and a dub with it,
Nigga don't cuff it if you ain't in love with it
Matter fact let the grub get it,
Please don't hate cause at least you can say you was with it

[Chorus]
Can you believe it? Get a break and get off the streets,
Clear my mind from the shit I see
In a world full of smoke, contact from the weed,
That's when it really bond on me
I'm a be here for life, I ain't never gonna leave,
The ghetto is all that I know
It's just another day in the hood my nigga
Laying back trying get this dough
Yellin out ohhhhh, all up in the club
And you know how we roll, squad deep like oh
Bad little bitch*s with their booty on score trying to beat like whoa
Know your ass feel it cause its outta control
Let me hear you say oh, let me hear you say oh oh
Can you believe it?

Big ass truck, brand new rims, tank top Yankee, tanned out Tims
Bracelet, chain, fronts bob thin, new tattoos,
New black shoes (hey, can you believe it?)
Gucci, Ermays, do that too,
Wanna feel the breeze get a new black coupe
Nigga drop the top, come through the hood,
Put a hundred on your three or your foul line shot
(ooh, ooh, oh can you believe it?)
Lending outfits all in the bus cause none of us could
See a summer without trips (none of us can see it)
Mad hoops so the little boys might bark at you
But they all lack good if the hood bothered you

Can you believe it?
Get a break and get off the streets,
Clear my mind from the shit I see
In a world full of smoke, attack from the weed,
That's when it really bond on me
I'm a be here for life, never gonna leave,
The ghetto is all that I know
It's just another day in the hood my nigga
Laying back trying get this dough
Yellin out oh, all up in the club and you know how we roll,
Squad deep like oh
Bad little bitch*s with their booty on score trying to beat like whoa
Know your ass feel it cause its outta control
Let me hear you say oh, let me hear you say oh oh
Can you believe it?

Basketball tournament, pitbull pups
Ladies in the club poring Chris in cups
Niggas in the jail calling home on the phone (cause they locked up)
But you still trying to act like ain't shit enough
Mad sieves in the park, mad fights in the park
Niggas talk how they run every night from the narcs
Aside from the light to the dark then the dark to the light,
I wanna smoke but I could search for my life

Can you believe it?
I've done spent ten again, watching her bend again, dancing for many men
Tell me have ever though about getting in,
A room full of convicts and D Block militants
We'll show you the time of your life,
You can occupy my passenger side
Introduce you to the street life,
Watch you fall in love after just one night
Ohhhh, all up in the club and you know how we roll,
Squad deep like oh
Bad little bitches with their booty on score trying to beat like whoa
Know your ass feel it cause its outta control
Let me hear you say oh, let me hear you say oh oh
Can you believe it?

Can you believe it? (Can you believe it? )
Lil' John, Akon, S.P. the ghost




Feel what we trying to do (Can you believe it? )
Can you believe it (Can you believe it? )

Overall Meaning

In Akon's "014 Can You Believe It," the rapper describes life in the hood during summertime, where people dress fresh and look like stars, mommies dance with their backsides prominently displayed, and guys hang out drinking, smoking and mingling. The song similarly discusses bad bitches, hoop games in the park, pit bull pups and other activities common in the hood.


The refrain "Can you believe it?" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, perhaps as a way to emphasize the stark reality of life in the ghetto or to express disbelief at how people manage to have fun and make the best of things despite their trying circumstances. The song also speaks to the idea that one might feel trapped in the ghetto, but they will always come back, highlighting the fact that the ghetto is all that they know.


Line by Line Meaning

What up John (testing one, two, three)
Akon greets Lil John.


What up Kon (hey convict music)
Lil John greets Akon and acknowledges their record label, Convict Music.


Let's go (can you believe it)
Akon urges Lil John and the audience to join him on a wild ride, as he can't believe the things he is experiencing.


Fresh white tee, fresh car walls, summertime hood niggas look like stars
Akon describes the fashionable clothing and cars that are prevalent in his neighborhood during summer, and how these items make people stand out.


Jewelry drip, fresh white airs, Mommy shake it up keep your ass right there (oh, can you believe it?)
Akon admires a woman's jewelry and fresh sneakers, and compliments her dance moves. He can't believe how amazing everything around him feels.


My man got liquor and my cup's right here, I can smell smoke pass the dutch right here
Akon is at a party where someone has brought liquor and he has his cup ready. He also smells smoke from a marijuana joint.


Nigga pass that, Capri pants with the waist cut off, I wanna smash that (oh, can you believe it?)
Akon asks to smoke the joint and has seen a woman wearing fashionable Capri pants that excite him.


Party ran pack, mingling baby, and I can LL shake, you jingling baby?
Akon describes a crowded party he is attending where he is trying to dance with women. He references a popular dance move from the rapper LL Cool J.


Back your ass up, I'm a start tingling baby, We can have more fun if wiggling baby (yea, can you believe it?)
Akon tells a woman to dance closer to him, implying he wants to get more intimate with her. He can't believe how fun he is having.


P hit the club with a dutch and a dub with it, Nigga don't cuff it if you ain't in love with it
Akon is with a friend who has a marijuana joint and is also carrying $20 worth of cash. He advises not to overindulge if you don’t love what you’re doing.


Matter fact let the grub get it, Please don't hate cause at least you can say you was with it
Akon suggests that everyone should enjoy what they like, even if others do not approve of it. He wants everyone to feel included.


Can you believe it? Get a break and get off the streets, Clear my mind from the shit I see
Akon wants to escape the negativity and violence that surrounds him on the streets, and is asking if the audience can believe how hard it is to do that.


In a world full of smoke, contact from the weed, That's when it really bond on me
Akon reflects on how exposure to cannabis culture relaxes and brings people together. It solidifies the bond he shares with others.


I'm a be here for life, I ain't never gonna leave, The ghetto is all that I know
Akon asserts that he will always stay where he grew up, despite its challenges. He knows only the tough and rough life in the ghetto.


It's just another day in the hood my nigga Laying back trying get this dough
Akon sees his life as uneventful and with the constant goal of earning money, just like another day in the hood.


Yellin out ohhhhh, all up in the club And you know how we roll, squad deep like oh
Akon shouts with excitement at a crowded club, reinforcing how he and his crew roll and support each other.


Bad little bitch*s with their booty on score trying to beat like whoa
Akon is surrounded by beautiful women, dancing with their impressive bodies, which he finds impressive.


Know your ass feel it cause its outta control Let me hear you say oh, let me hear you say oh oh
Akon is excited and wants the audience to shout out loud with him.


Big ass truck, brand new rims, tank top Yankee, tanned out Tims Bracelet, chain, fronts bob thin, new tattoos, New black shoes (hey, can you believe it?)
Akon describes his flashy accessories, including a big truck, jewelry, and new shoes. He is expressing how unbelievable it all feels to him.


Gucci, Ermays, do that too, Wanna feel the breeze get a new black coupe
Akon is now admiring clothing from high-end brands like Gucci and Hermes, and wants to buy a new black car to enjoy the ride.


Nigga drop the top, come through the hood, Put a hundred on your three or your foul line shot (ooh, ooh, oh can you believe it?)
Akon's friend drops the roof of their car as they drive through the hood. He also mentions a friendly bet for a basketball game.


Lending outfits all in the bus cause none of us could See a summer without trips (none of us can see it)
Akon and his friends are planning trips for the summer, so they are all borrowing each other's nice clothes for these events.


Mad hoops so the little boys might bark at you But they all lack good if the hood bothered you
Akon points out that kids play basketball and make noise on the streets. Nonetheless, he implies that these small annoyances are nothing compared to the harsh realities of the ghetto.


Tell me have ever though about getting in, A room full of convicts and D Block militants
Akon suggests that the listener might enjoy partying with him and other gang members.


We'll show you the time of your life, You can occupy my passenger side
Akon promises to show the listener the time of their life at the party and to have them ride in his car as a passenger.


Introduce you to the street life, Watch you fall in love after just one night
Akon implies that he will introduce the listener to a world of street culture that they will enjoy and appreciate forever after just one night.


Basketball tournament, pitbull pups, Ladies in the club poring Chris in cups
Akon describes a basketball tournament, pitbull puppies, and women enjoying themselves with drinks.


Niggas in the jail calling home on the phone (cause they locked up) But you still trying to act like ain't shit enough
Akon highlights the tragedy of people trapped in prison while others in the same community party and ignore the harsh realities of the incarcerated.


Mad sieves in the park, mad fights in the park Niggas talk how they run every night from the narcs
Akon points out the dangers in the park where he frequents, including fights and people trying to run away from the police.


Aside from the light to the dark then the dark to the light, I wanna smoke but I could search for my life
Akon wants to smoke marijuana but fears the dangers of getting caught in the light versus the dark in his neighborhood.


Lil' John, Akon, S.P. the ghost Feel what we trying to do
Akon shouts out his fellow artists Lil John and S.P. the Ghost, asking the audience to understand the excitement they all share.


Can you believe it? (Can you believe it? )
Akon reiterates the title of the song, making this a recurring theme throughout.


Can you believe it (Can you believe it? )
Akon continuously asks the audience, almost in disbelief, if they can believe or relate to the vivid and intense experiences he is sharing.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH EDMONDS, JONATHAN SMITH, DAVID STYLES, ALIAUNE THIAM, CRAIG LOVE, JAMES PHILLIPS, LAMARQUIS JEFFERSON, DEONGELO HOLMES, SAMMIE NORRIS, AUTHOR UNKNOWN COMPOSER

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