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akon Lyrics

Akon, show out (show out), show out (show out)
Akon is asking people to pay attention to him as he intends to make a statement with his upcoming actions.

I'm sure that the streets are watching me
He believes people in his neighborhood are aware of his movements, and he needs to be careful of what he does.

Rather not run when the cops are stopping me
Akon has probably had previous experiences running from cops and doesn't want to add to his legal problems.

Pulled over on the road they watching me
On the road, police officers stop Akon and monitor his activities as he goes about his business.

As they walk passed all the chicks are jockin me
Women show interest in him with suggestive looks, as the police officers look on.

Ferrari truck on the side of the road
Akon is driving an expensive car that is parked on the roadside.

Raspberry paint gloss sitting on 24's
His car has a fresh coat of raspberry-colored paint that goes well with the 24-inch wheels.

Give me a warning ticket, letting me go
The police give him a warning instead of booking him, probably because of his expensive jewelry which indicates that he is wealthy.

Cause you can tell by the jewels that I ain't an average Joe
The police officer realizes that Akon is not an ordinary person, perhaps because of his expensive jewelry.

Cause I meet fresh dimes daily
Akon meets and interacts with beautiful women on a regular basis.

You burn me (ouhhh) really
He takes a jab at those who envy him by saying, 'You hurt me? Really?'

Cause I done seen your type before
Akon has seen/encountered people who showed the same envious or jealous behavior in the past.

You want to hate out on the chef cause he baking that dough, yo
Akon compares himself to a chef who is making money by baking pastry dough, and his haters are envious of him for his success.

Don't tempt me cause I'm close to the edge
Akon asserts that he's in a state of high adrenaline and his patience is running thin, telling people not to aggravate him with their negative behavior.

I'm tryin not to lose my head
Akon is trying to keep his composure even when things get heated.

In the club on free spinning G's (show out)
Akon brags about playing expensive music at a club without paying for it.

Mocca humma 24's on these (show out)
Akon mentions his car brand (hummer) and the size of his wheels (24 inches).

Yo playa don't make me (show out)
He warns people to not provoke him because he might show his violent side publicly.

Akon got a crew so deep (show out)
He has a team of people ready to support him whatever happens.

From the West Indies to over seas (show out)
Akon's crew members are from different places around the world, which makes it a more diverse team.

It's all good but I'm still in the hood
Although Akon has achieved great success, he still identifies with his roots in a tough neighborhood.

Like right around the corner cause its all in my brain
Akon can still recall living in the dangerous neighborhood, and the memories are still present in his mind.

A nice crib on the hill of Hollywood but the ghetto mind stayin
Although he lives in Hollywood, his mentality and thought process are still heavily influenced by his childhood environment in the ghetto.

Ain't a damn thing changed
He hasn't changed much in terms of his personality or mentality after becoming a successful musician.

It's funny how people switch when they get rich
Becoming rich changes people, and the sudden shift in personality sometimes surprises Akon.

Spend it all on chicks
People with newfound wealth often invest their money on women and lavish romantic getaways rather than on valuable investments.

Hundred-thousand dollar car for what / Ten million dollar crib for what / Five thousand dollar suits for what / These bitches
He criticizes wealthy people who invest in expensive materialistic things like cars, houses, and clothing instead of other valuable things with their money.

Should of known but they only out for your riches
These people associate with you just for your wealth and money, and they don't show genuine loyalty and friendliness.

Some freaks need to be dealt with / Spread 'em and smack 'em backwards / With a stick / I guarantee she'll do what you say / Yeah daddy, no daddy, ok
Akon alludes to the idea of using force on some disrespectful women who don't behave, with the guarantee that they'll comply with his (abusive) instructions if they are intimidated.

Ya'll niggas gonna make me (show out) / Ya'll chickens gonna make me (show out) / 'cause this some real shit / Don't make me pull your card now (come on now)
Akon warns people that their provoking behavior might make him do something he may regret, implying that he'll act out violently.

Hey yo don't make me (show out)
He again warns people with a sense of aggression not to provoke him.

Yo baby don't make me (show out) / Don't make me (no) / Show out (show out)
Akon expresses his frustration with a woman who is nagging him, implying that she too may face his violent side.