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.
I'm Back
akon Lyrics
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Baby I'm back (yeah)
I'm here to cater to you (any thing that you want me: do ill do it)
Cause Ill be your lover (ill be your lover)
Ill be your best friend
Tell me what I gotta do (tell me what I gotta do and ill do it)
Now I'm back in a flesh
Forget about the rest; let's go inside, I'm back in your zone
Baby I'm back in your vibe, now I can't be denied I can lie I'm on ya
I never ever want to say sayonara
Some body told me that the grass was greener
On the other side of lake haewa
Never really used to be a mean to cheat her
What I gotta do to be a keeper
These words comin' out the speaker, true love is off the meter
Don't look no farther!
Baby I'm back (yeah)
I'm here to cater to you (any thing that you want me: do ill do it)
Cause Ill be your lover (ill be your lover)
Ill be your best friend
Tell me what I gotta do (tell me what I gotta do and ill do it)
I was gone for a minute but now I'm home,
Kids forget me for being a rolling stone,
Please forgive me let me polish it up like chrome,
Get off the phone till he swears to leave me alone,
Let my start your interest, now there's no more dating on the internet,
'Cause you already know how I get it wet, how I get it so salty and I get respect,
You don't have to look no farter, you dealin with the hoe with your lada,
You don't have to look no farther, you hotter then a fire starter
Don't look no farther!
Baby I'm back (yeah)
I'm here to cater to you (any thing that you want me: do ill do it)
Cause Ill be your lover (ill be your lover)
Ill be your best friend
Tell me what I gotta do (tell me what I gotta do and ill do it)
I was gone for a minute, (oooohhh)
I was gone for a minute, (oooohhh)
I was gone for a minute, (oooohhh)
Now I'm back let me hit it (oooohhh) [repeat x4]
Now I'm back let me hit it (oooohhh) [repeat x4]
Now I'm back let me hit it (oooohhh) [repeat x4]
Now I'm back let me hit it (oooohhh) [repeat x4]
Don't look no farther!
Baby I'm back (yeah)
I'm here to cater to you (any thing that you want me: do ill do it)
Cause Ill be your lover (ill be your lover)
Ill be your best friend
Tell me what I gotta do (tell me what I gotta do and ill do it)
Don't look no farther!
Baby I'm back (yeah)
I'm here to cater to you (any thing that you want me: do ill do it)
Cause Ill be your lover (ill be your lover)
Ill be your best friend
Tell me what I gotta do (tell me what I gotta do and ill do it)
The lyrics to Akon's "I'm Back" are about a man who has experienced a moment of realization and is returning to his lover, ready to be a better partner than before. He promises to do anything she wants him to do and be whatever she needs him to be, whether it's a lover or a friend. He insists that he is back for good and wants to prove his love by catering to her needs. He also touches on the idea that the grass isn't always greener on the other side and acknowledges that he messed up but wants to make things right.
Throughout the song, Akon repeats the words "Don't look no farther, baby I'm back" as a way to reassure his lover that he is there for her and ready to do whatever it takes to make their relationship work. He talks about how he was gone for a minute, but now he's home and ready to make things right. The song also talks about how he wants to be a keeper, and that these words are coming from the heart of a true lover.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'm Back" are about a man who is owning up to his mistakes and returning to his lover ready to be the partner she deserves. He wants to prove his love through action and is ready to do anything she asks of him.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look no farther!
You don't need to search any further for someone to cater to you.
Baby I'm back (yeah)
I have returned to you.
I'm here to cater to you (any thing that you want me: do ill do it)
I am here to provide you with anything you desire.
Cause Ill be your lover (ill be your lover)
I will act as your romantic partner.
Ill be your best friend
I will also serve as your closest companion.
Tell me what I gotta do (tell me what I gotta do and ill do it)
Please inform me of what actions I need to take, and I will fulfill them.
Now I'm back in a flesh
I have returned to you in physical form.
Feelin' so blessed, back in your corner suga, suga don't stress
I am grateful to be back, supporting you in any way I can.
Forget about the rest; let's go inside, I'm back in your zone
Do not concern yourself with anything outside of our relationship; let's focus on each other.
Baby I'm back in your vibe, now I can't be denied I can lie I'm on ya
I am captivated by your energy and love and cannot deny my feelings for you.
I never ever want to say sayonara
I never want to have to say goodbye or leave you.
Some body told me that the grass was greener
Someone suggested that being with someone else would be better.
On the other side of lake haewa
They suggested that the benefit could be found elsewhere.
Never really used to be a mean to cheat her
I never intended to hurt you by cheating on you.
What I gotta do to be a keeper
What actions must I take to be someone worth keeping in a relationship?
These words comin' out the speaker, true love is off the meter
I am expressing my love for you, and it is beyond measures or bounds.
I was gone for a minute but now I'm home
I was absent from you for a brief time, but now I have returned to you.
Kids forget me for being a rolling stone
I understand if people have forgotten me because I was always on the move and not stable in the past.
Please forgive me let me polish it up like chrome
Please pardon me for my past mistakes, and I will try to make it up to you and be better.
Get off the phone till he swears to leave me alone
Please end any communication with others until they promise to leave me alone.
Let my start your interest, now there's no more dating on the internet
Let me rekindle your interest in me, and we no longer need to search for love online.
'Cause you already know how I get it wet, how I get it so salty and I get respect
You already know that I can provide you with pleasure and make you happy, and in return, I receive respect from you.
You don't have to look no farther, you dealin with the hoe with your lada
You do not need to search any further because you have found a true partner in me.
You don't have to look no farther, you hotter then a fire starter
You are exceptional and do not require any further searching, you ignite passion within me like a flame.
I was gone for a minute, (oooohhh)
I was absent for a short while.
Now I'm back let me hit it (oooohhh) [repeat x4]
Now that I have returned, let us rekindle our passion and intimacy in our relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, RONALD 'BABY BASH' BRYANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Baby bash & Akon came through with this sick track! This song never gets old.