Ain
akon Lyrics

Ain't no peace out in the streets
The neighborhood is filled with unrest, violence and chaos.

Said, ain't no peace out in the streets
Reiterating that there is no semblance of order and harmony in the society.

Refuse to be defeated by enemies
Determined to not be overpowered by adversaries and negative influences around.

Refuse to be mistreated by these police
Standing up against unfair treatment and abuse of power by law enforcement authorities.

'Cause ain't no peace
Explaining that the reason for fighting back and resisting oppression is the absence of peace.

Ain't no peace
Repeating the same fact that there is no harmony or tranquility in the surroundings.

Child of the ghetto, life ain't even fair
Born and raised in a deprived and neglected part of the city, with no semblance of justice or equality.

Born with an old soul, but ain't been nowhere
Having a mature and serious outlook on life, but not having had the opportunity to explore the world and gain experiences outside of the ghetto.

Seem too much than a child could bear
The hardships and challenges experienced in such a rough environment are overwhelming and unbearable even for young people.

Searching for love when it's just not there
The lack of affection, support and care from the society and family members makes it difficult to find love and happiness.

So why me? Lord, tell me why me
A cry of desperation and desperation seeking for understanding about why he has to go through so much difficulty and pain.

I'm just tryin', just tryin' to provide for my family
Struggling to make ends meet and ensure that his loved ones have the basic necessities of life.

So show me that sign, for I'm so blind
Asking for a divine intervention or guidance to find a way out of this hopeless situation.

And I won't know it unless you show me outside this grind
Expressing the need for a different perspective and a new path to follow, which is impossible without an external force showing the way.

'Cause ain't no peace
Reiterating that the root cause of all the struggles and challenges is the lack of harmony and serenity in the environment.

Ain't no peace
Ending the song with the same phrase that summarizes the main theme and message of the song.