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.
Angel
akon Lyrics
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And believe me when I say
She got that whole place glowing
She got that whole place glowing
She got that whole place glowing
(glowing, glowing, glowing)
I'm looking at an Angel
She got that whole place glowing
She got that whole place glowing
She got that whole place glowing
And she's high in the sky singing
Whoa
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
Whoa
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
Whoa
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
Whoa
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
She got wings, she got a halo
It seems to me so unnatural
Cause there's one thing, that I just don't know
What seemed to be so incredible
She looked at me, took me by surprise yeah
As if she took me by the hand to some foreign land,
And had me way up
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
Whoa
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
Whoa
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
Whoa
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
Whoa
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
Singing my song (yeah yeah),
From dusk till dawn (yeah yeah)
I know you got a lot on your mind
But it won't be long (yeah yeah)
If all things get better (yeah yeah),
And I may be wrong (yeah yeah)
Cause I'll never get to even cross the line
Before they make it home (yeah yeah)
Singing my song (yeah yeah),
From dusk till dawn (yeah yeah)
I know you got a lot on your mind
But it won't be long (yeah yeah)
If all things get better (yeah yeah),
And I may be wrong (yeah yeah)
Cause I'll never get to even cross the line
Before they make it home (yeah yeah)
I'm looking at an Angel
And believe me when I say
She got that whole place glowing
She got that whole place glowing
She got that whole place glowing
(glowing, glowing, glowing)
I'm looking at an Angel
And believe me when I say
She got that whole place glowing
She got that whole place glowing
She got that whole place glowing
And she's high in the sky singing
Whoa
Whoa
The lyrics to Akon's song "Angel" describe the experience of looking at an angel and being mesmerized by their beauty and otherworldliness. The singer notes that the angel makes the entire place "glow," emphasizing their radiant and transcendent qualities. The angel is depicted as being "high in the sky," suggesting a sense of distance and separation from the earthly realm. Despite this distance, the angel is depicted as singing, which could be interpreted as a way of communicating or bridging this gap between the divine and mortal worlds.
The singer is clearly captivated by the angel's appearance and aura, with lines like "She got wings, she got a halo" highlighting the angel's ethereal qualities. The singer also seems to be taken aback by the experience of encountering the angel, noting that she "took me by surprise" and whisked him away to a "foreign land." This suggests that the encounter with the angel is something transformative, an experience that alters the singer's perspective and perception of the world around him.
Overall, the lyrics to "Angel" convey a sense of wonder and awe in the face of the divine. The song suggests that encountering an angel can be a powerful and life-changing experience that has the potential to shift a person's understanding of themselves and the world they inhabit.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking at an Angel
The singer is enamored with someone special
And believe me when I say
The singer believes strongly in the subject's qualities
She got that whole place glowing
The subject has a positive effect on their surroundings
She got that whole place glowing
The subject has a positive effect on their surroundings
She got that whole place glowing
The subject has a positive effect on their surroundings
(glowing, glowing, glowing)
The subject's effect on their surroundings is repeated and emphasized
And she's high in the sky singing
The subject is portrayed as being elevated and transcendent
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
The subject is portrayed as being farther elevated
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
The subject is portrayed as being farther elevated
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
The subject is portrayed as being farther elevated
Way above the clouds in the sky singing
The subject is portrayed as being farther elevated
She got wings, she got a halo
The subject is portrayed as having angelic qualities
It seems to me so unnatural
The singer is surprised at the subject's otherworldly qualities
Cause there's one thing, that I just don't know
The singer has a question or uncertainty about the subject
What seemed to be so incredible
The singer is amazed by the subject
She looked at me, took me by surprise yeah
The artist has a personal encounter with the subject
As if she took me by the hand to some foreign land,
The subject has a transformative effect on the artist
And had me way up
The singer is elevated or transformed by the encounter with the subject
Singing my song (yeah yeah),
The subject is supportive of the singer's creative expression
From dusk till dawn (yeah yeah)
The subject supports the artist's creative expression over a long period of time
I know you got a lot on your mind
The artist acknowledges that the subject has their own concerns and thoughts
But it won't be long (yeah yeah)
The artist is optimistic that things will improve soon
If all things get better (yeah yeah),
The singer hopes that things will improve in general
And I may be wrong (yeah yeah)
The artist recognizes that their perspective may not be accurate
Cause I'll never get to even cross the line
The singer may not be able to achieve their desired outcome
Before they make it home (yeah yeah)
The singer may not be able to achieve their desired outcome before the subject moves on
I'm looking at an Angel
The singer is still enamored with the subject
And believe me when I say
The artist still believes strongly in the subject's qualities
She got that whole place glowing
The subject continues to have a positive effect on their surroundings
She got that whole place glowing
The subject continues to have a positive effect on their surroundings
She got that whole place glowing
The subject continues to have a positive effect on their surroundings
(glowing, glowing, glowing)
The subject's continued positive effect on their surroundings is emphasized
I'm looking at an Angel
The artist remains enamored with the subject
And believe me when I say
The artist continues to strongly believe in the subject's qualities
She got that whole place glowing
The subject continues to have a positive effect on their surroundings
She got that whole place glowing
The subject continues to have a positive effect on their surroundings
She got that whole place glowing
The subject continues to have a positive effect on their surroundings
And she's high in the sky singing
The subject continues to be portrayed as elevated and transcendent
Whoa
A repeated exclamation of admiration or surprise
Whoa
A repeated exclamation of admiration or surprise
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PIERRE DAVID GUETTA, ALIAUNE THIAM, GIORGIO TUINFORT, SANDY JULIEN WILHELM
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