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.
No Way Jose
akon Lyrics
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Said I ain't got time
Got no time to stop & speak 2 friends passing by
Said I ain't got time
Got no time to stop & speak 2 friends passing by
Said I ain't got time
Got no time to stop & speak 2 friends passing by
Pass me by
Pass me by
Cause I goota be on my way (on my way)
I ain't got time to play ( time to play)
Can't go broke another day (broke another day)
No way jose (no way jose )
Cause I ain't got time
[Verse 1]
My stles so cold
Holla for the gold
Some say I'm to drunk
Some say I'm to blowed
And rollin kilos I'm stackin these C notes
Watchin my cheeses grow and blowin on trees though
And I really can't help it I'm addicted to time gorilla grind
And no time for groupies or free stylin
Want it green as a getco I'm respectful to some of you'll
But some of you'll be frontin I don't owe shit to none of you'll
I got bills to comprehend po-pos be poppin in
Waitin and watchin when they could take my block in
I'm in and outta traffic supplyin they bad habbit
The game is gettin graphic but main I gotta have it
Son of a drug addict but that ain't no excuse I got these
Money makin skills I mma put em to use
And I ain't doin to much you'll just ain't doin enough
And I refuse to let a so called ruin my stuff
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
I'm movin
Ain't got nothin to say
Cause 24 hours ain't enough time in the day
So time doesn't exist ain't no watch on my wrist
If a peck on the cheek means death
Watch for the kiss
I stay calm under pressure
By any means or measure
Remember ones trash is another mans treasure
Business before pleasure I'm disciplined and I'm forced
While you rap cats battle to see who dopest
I'm in the trenches face down in the game bra
And can't nobody no my real name bra
Livin in the seasons they killin for no reason
If I make it pass 30 then I'm over achivin
Belivin in the truth belivin in the way
The life that I follow might bring me a brighter day
In the truth in the way
The life that the life that I follow
Might bring me a brighter day
[Chorus]
In Akon's song "No Way Jose," the chorus repeats the lyrics "Said I ain't got time, Got no time to stop & speak 2 friends passing by, Pass me by." The song is about Akon's unwillingness to stop and chat with his friends as he is focused on his own schedule and goals. He expresses his obsession with making money and his determination to avoid distractions as he navigates the drug trade. The lyrics express how he is not interested in dealing with groupies and freestyles and is focused only on his work. He acknowledges that he has bills to pay and that the police pose a risk to him.
In verses one and two he talks about his life in the drug trade and the pressure of constant productivity. He is focused on expanding his business while being mindful of the risks. He stresses the importance of discipline and hard work while emphasizing his belief that he has what it takes to make it to the top. Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the message that he doesn't have time to waste and must focus on his goals in order to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I ain't got time
I don't have time
Got no time to stop & speak 2 friends passing by
I'm too busy to stop and talk to friends as I'm on a tight schedule
Pass me by
Just keep walking past me
Got no time to stop & speak 2 friends passing by
I don't have the luxury of socializing with friends because of my tight schedule
Cause I goota be on my way (on my way)
I have to move on to the next task on my schedule
I ain't got time to play ( time to play)
I can't afford to waste any time with activities that don't bring me closer to my goals
Can't go broke another day (broke another day)
I can't risk being broke again and must keep hustling hard to avoid it
No way jose (no way jose )
No, it's not happening. I can't take any chances
My stles so cold
My style is distinctive and impressive
Holla for the gold
I'm striving for the top spot
Some say I'm to drunk
Some people criticize me for my actions and behavior
Some say I'm to blowed
Some people think I'm doing too much or exaggerating my achievements
And rollin kilos I'm stackin these C notes
I'm making a lot of money through drug dealing and stacking lots of cash
Watchin my cheeses grow and blowin on trees though
I'm watching my money grow while smoking marijuana
And I really can't help it I'm addicted to time gorilla grind
I'm obsessed with making money and grinding hard all the time
And no time for groupies or free stylin
I don't have time to indulge in leisure activities like women or free styling
Want it green as a getco I'm respectful to some of you'll
I'm focused on making money and give respect only to those who deserve it
But some of you'll be frontin I don't owe shit to none of you'll
However, I don't owe anything to those who pretend to be something they're not
I got bills to comprehend po-pos be poppin in
I have to pay my bills and avoid getting caught by the police
Waitin and watchin when they could take my block in
I'm always cautious and watching out for the police to avoid getting arrested
I'm in and outta traffic supplyin they bad habbit
I'm involved in selling drugs and have to be quick and efficient in my dealings
The game is gettin graphic but main I gotta have it
The drug game is becoming more dangerous, but I must keep hustling and earning money
Son of a drug addict but that ain't no excuse I got these
Although my father was a drug addict, I don't use that as an excuse for my actions
Money makin skills I mma put em to use
I'm going to use my skills to make as much money as possible
And I ain't doin to much you'll just ain't doin enough
I'm not doing too much, you're just not doing enough to achieve your goals
And I refuse to let a so called ruin my stuff
I won't let anyone or anything ruin my progress and success
I'm movin
I'm always moving and making progress
Ain't got nothin to say
I don't have time for unnecessary conversations or interactions
Cause 24 hours ain't enough time in the day
There's not enough time in a day for me to accomplish everything I need to do
So time doesn't exist ain't no watch on my wrist
Time is irrelevant to me as I'm too busy to keep track of it
If a peck on the cheek means death
I'm always cautious as even a small mistake could be fatal
Watch for the kiss
Be careful and pay attention to the details
I stay calm under pressure
I don't panic or get nervous in stressful situations
By any means or measure
I'll do whatever it takes to achieve my goals
Remember ones trash is another mans treasure
One person's garbage could be another's valuable asset
Business before pleasure I'm disciplined and I'm forced
I prioritize work before fun and am disciplined to stay on track
While you rap cats battle to see who dopest
While other rappers compete with each other to be the best, I'm focused on making money
I'm in the trenches face down in the game bra
I'm fully immersed in the drug game and all its challenges
And can't nobody no my real name bra
I need to keep my identity hidden to avoid getting caught by the police
Livin in the seasons they killin for no reason
Living in tough neighborhoods, people are killing each other for no reason
If I make it pass 30 then I'm over achivin
Living in dangerous areas, just making it to 30 is an accomplishment
Belivin in the truth belivin in the way
I believe in living my life according to my own truth and principles
The life that I follow might bring me a brighter day
Following my personal goals and beliefs might lead me to a better future
In the truth in the way
I'm committed to living my life with honesty and integrity
The life that the life that I follow
I'm focused on living my life according to my own choices and beliefs
Might bring me a brighter day
My personal goals and lifestyle might lead me to a brighter future
Pass me by
Just keep walking past me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, RONALD 'BABY BASH' BRYANT, MIKE LEANDER, EDDIE SEAGO
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