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.

Over The Edge
akon Lyrics

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I'm here at the crossroad
Where my life is heading, man, I don't know
Should I stay or should I go?
'Cause anything's better than what I've been through
What I would give to get a sign from up above
Letting me know that everything would be okay
I wish someone would pull me off from out of the mud
Will anyone out there say to me

I'm here (I'm here), for you (for you)
Don't worry, 'cause I got you (I got you, baby)
Don't trip (don't trip), don't stress (don't stress)
My life seems to be heading
Over the edge
(Feels like I'm heading) over the edge
(Feels like I'm heading) over the edge
(Feels like I'm heading) over the edge
(The edge, the edge)

Now every day that goes by (goes by)
I see things that'll make another man cry (man cry)
I'm sitting wondering why
I can't find that someone to fit in my life
See, I was searching (I was searching), but am I worth it? (Am I worth it?)
And did they ever think I'm good enough for love?
Despite my suffering (despite my suffering), I felt the loving (felt the loving)
The blessing came when I needed it the most
And that's the sign that I received from up above
Letting me know that everything would be okay
And that was that something that pulled me out of the mud
And also was the one that said to me

I'm here (I'm here), for you (for you)
Don't worry, 'cause I got you (I got you, baby)
Don't trip (don't trip), don't stress (don't stress)
My life seems to be heading
Over the edge
(Feels like I'm heading) over the edge
(Feels like I'm heading) over the edge
(Feels like I'm heading) over the edge
(The edge, the edge)

No matter, no matter how far you fall down
You gotta, you gotta be ready to stand up
I've been through the same things, you're going through now (been through the same things)
But you gotta believe in you (ooh, yeah)
No matter, no matter how far you fall down (oh-oh-oh)
You gotta, you gotta be ready to stand up (be gotta ready)
I've been through the same things, you're going through now
But you gotta believe in you (stand up, 'cause I got you)

I'm here (I'm here), for you (for you)
Don't worry 'cause I got you (I got you, baby)
Don't trip, don't stress (don't stress)
My life seems to be heading over the edge
(And if you're heading) over the edge
(And if you're heading) over the edge
(And if you're heading) over the edge (the edge, the edge)

I'm here (and I'm here for you), for you (and I need you too)
Don't worry (stand up) 'cause I got you (stand up)
Don't trip (and I'm here for you), don't stress (and I need you too)
My life (stand up) seems to be heading over the edge (stand up, stand up)
(And if you're heading) over the edge
(And if you're heading) over the edge
(And if you're heading) over the edge
(The edge) over the edge (the edge)

Over the edge
Konvict, konvict

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Akon's "Over the Edge" speak about a person standing at the crossroad of life, uncertain about the direction they should take. They are tired of the struggles and hardships they have been through, and they wish for a sign from above to reassure them that everything will be alright. Despite everything, they have a strong desire to make a change, to find love and meaning in their life. They are holding onto hope that someone out there is willing to help them.

The chorus of the song is a message of hope and support. Akon assures the listener that he is there for them and that they should not worry or stress because he has got them. He urges the listener to stand up and believe in themselves, no matter how far they have fallen down. The song is an encouragement to keep going and to keep fighting for a better life.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm here at the crossroad
I am stuck in a difficult situation, unsure of which path to take

Where my life is heading, man, I don't know
I am uncertain about what the future holds for me

Should I stay or should I go?
I am debating whether to continue on my current path or make a change

'Cause anything's better than what I've been through
I have been through a lot of hardship and anything seems better than that

What I would give to get a sign from up above
I am hoping for a sign or direction from a higher power

Letting me know that everything would be okay
I want reassurance that everything will work out in the end

I wish someone would pull me off from out of the mud
I desire someone to rescue me from the difficult situation I am in

Will anyone out there say to me
I am seeking support and guidance from somebody

I've been through the same things, you're going through now
I have experienced similar hardships to what you are going through right now

But you gotta believe in you
You need to have self-belief and confidence in yourself

No matter, no matter how far you fall down
Regardless of how many times you may fail or fall, you must keep trying

You gotta, you gotta be ready to stand up
You must be prepared to get back up after falling down

My life seems to be heading over the edge
It feels like my life is spiraling out of control

And if you're heading over the edge
If you are also experiencing a similar situation as me

Konvict, konvict
A reference to Akon's record label, Konvict Music

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Giorgio Tuinfort, Claude Kelly

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