Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, Un… Read Full Bio ↴Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist.

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.

Louder
akon Lyrics

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Turn it up, turn it up, louder, louder
Turn it up, turn it up, louder, louder

It's you and me together girl,
Tonight we gonna save the world
Feel the bass turn it up let the music play everywhere, whoa
And we don't care where you party, people move your bodies
And we'll keep it rocking, dj play it louder

Anytime you hear that sound you better move your feet yeah,
Let the rhythm drive you wild but never lose the beat, yeah, yeha
Now all my fellows gotta turn it up, turn it up, louder, louder
All my ladies gotta turn it up, turn it up, louder, louder

It's you and me together boy
Tonight we gonna save the world
Feel the bass turn it up let the music play everywhere, whoa
And we don't care where you party, people move your bodies
And we'll keep it rocking, dj play it louder
And we don't care where you party, people move your bodies
And we'll keep it rocking, dj play it louder

Every night we play into town till late am in the morning
That's my life, love it or hate it, but either way I ain't sorry
Now all my fellows gotta turn it up, turn it up, louder, louder
All my ladies gotta turn it up, turn it up, louder, louder

It's you and me together girl,
Tonight we gonna save the world
Feel the bass turn it up let the music play everywhere, whoa
And we don't care where you party, people move your bodies
And we'll keep it rocking, dj play it louder
And we don't care where you party, people move your bodies
And we'll keep it rocking, dj play it louder

Up in the clouds we're all safe, and no... between us
Let's have a good time and make it a late night
Clubs surfing on the soundwave
We gotta party like... cause every day feel like the other day
Turn up the... we gonna make this music louder

It's you and me together boy
Tonight we gonna save the world
Feel the bass turn it up let the music play everywhere, whoa
And we don't care where you party, people move your bodies
And we'll keep it rocking, dj play it louder

And we don't care where you party, people move your bodies
And we'll keep it rocking, dj play it louder.

Overall Meaning

The song "Louder" by Akon is an upbeat and energetic track that encourages people to let loose and have a good time on the dance floor. The chorus repeatedly urges listeners to turn up the volume and make the music louder. Akon acknowledges that every night is a party and encourages people to embrace the feeling of being lost in the music.

The lyrics convey a sense of unity and inclusivity, as Akon sings about how he doesn't care where people party or what they look like, as long as they're moving their bodies and having fun. He emphasizes the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of freedom and escape from reality.

Overall, "Louder" is a fun and uplifting song that celebrates the joy of dancing and living in the moment. It's a reminder to let go of inhibitions and enjoy the thrill of being swept up in the beat.

Line by Line Meaning

Turn it up, turn it up, louder, louder
Increase the volume of the music to create a more engaging, exciting atmosphere

It's you and me together girl, Tonight we gonna save the world
We are in this together and we will make a positive impact on the world through our energy and music

Feel the bass turn it up let the music play everywhere, whoa
Embrace the heavy beats and let the music fill every corner of the space

And we don't care where you party, people move your bodies
Regardless of the location, we want everyone to dance and enjoy the music

And we'll keep it rocking, dj play it louder
We will maintain the energetic vibe of the party and request the DJ to turn up the music even more

Anytime you hear that sound you better move your feet yeah
When the music is playing, it's time to dance and let yourself be carried away by the rhythm

Let the rhythm drive you wild but never lose the beat, yeah, yeha
Get lost in the rhythm of the music but maintain the pace and tempo of the song

All my fellows gotta turn it up, turn it up, louder, louder
All the men at the party should increase the volume of the music to create a more lively atmosphere

All my ladies gotta turn it up, turn it up, louder, louder
All the women at the party should increase the volume of the music to create a more lively atmosphere

Every night we play into town till late am in the morning
We party into the early hours of the morning every night

That's my life, love it or hate it, but either way I ain't sorry
This is the lifestyle I have chosen and while some may not like it, I am unapologetic about it

Up in the clouds we're all safe, and no... between us
When we are lost in the music and dancing, nothing can separate us and we feel free and safe

Let's have a good time and make it a late night
Let's enjoy ourselves and party until the early hours of the morning

Clubs surfing on the soundwave
We are moving together, riding the wave of the music, as though we are surfing

We gotta party like... cause every day feel like the other day
We need to make the most of each day and live it to the fullest, as every day feels the same

Turn up the... we gonna make this music louder
Increase the volume of the music as we try to make it even more energetic and engaging

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