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.
Ur Not the Same
akon Lyrics
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Girl I See you changed, (changed)
You think it's effectin' me. (what girl)
But girl it's not.
Girl I peep your brain. (brain)
Think you're so smart. (so smart)
But girl you're not.
And it's a shame, (damn)
Ask if I care.
And you lookin' so good. (damn)
Take you back, (take u back)
I wouldn't dare.
Because and girl.
[Chorus: x2]
I rather get it while the goin's good,
Baby you know I would.
Do you better if you treat me the same.
I rather get it while it's hot,
Than steal it while it's not.
Oh girl, your not the same anymore,
Your not the same.
[Akon]
Girl you know my skees, (skees)
Always in the streets. (Streets)
Steady packin' heat, (heat)
Case some nigga wanna test me. (me)
You made me slow it down. (down)
Especially when you come round. (round)
How the hell it go down,
Got me actin' like a clown. (clown)
It ain't funny girl,
Your not the same no more,
Spendin too much money,
And the sex ain't the same no more.
Girl you had me fooled.
(Up and shacked up) oh
(Now you washed up) oh
Hate it but it's jacked up.
As convicts we gotta.
[Chorus: x2]
[T-Pain]
Then finally, (ring)
I get a call, (a call)
A call from you.
Baby why don't we. (we)
Just quit it out. (quit it out)
Oh girl we're through, oh
Don't call my phone now, (now)
Bet you think, (you think)
I wanna speak.
Listen to this tone now, (oh)
I gotta go, (gotta go)
Go back to sleep.
Oh girl
[Chorus: x2]
Your not the same anymore, your not the same.
Girl you not the same anymore and you know.
Your not the same anymore, your not the same.
Girl you not the same anymore and you know.
In Akon and T-Pain's song Ur Not the Same, the two singers address a girl who has changed and is no longer the same person they once knew. T-Pain observes that the girl has become more self-assured and thinks she is smarter, but he believes that she is not as intelligent as she believes. He also notices that she looks good but declares that he cannot take her back. Akon, on the other hand, notes how the girl has had a profound effect on him, causing him to change his ways, but then he has become disillusioned and saddened by the changes in her. He feels that she is spending too much money and the sex is no longer as good as before, indicating a deep sense of unhappiness and dissatisfaction.
The chorus features the repeated message that they would rather "get it while it's hot" than "steal it while it's not," which suggests that they prefer to move on from the relationship rather than hold on to something that is falling apart. T-Pain later receives a call from the girl, suggesting that she too is perhaps looking to move on.
Overall, the song explores themes of disappointment, disillusionment, and the realization that people change over time, even those who are close to us. It also offers a message about the importance of being true to oneself and moving on when things are not working out.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I See you changed, (changed)
I noticed that you have changed
You think it's effectin' me. (what girl)
You assume that your change bothers me
But girl it's not.
But it doesn't bother me
Girl I peep your brain. (brain)
I can see what you're thinking
Think you're so smart. (so smart)
You consider yourself intelligent
But girl you're not.
But you're not actually as smart as you think
And it's a shame, (damn)
And it's disappointing
Ask me, (ask me)
You can ask me
Ask if I care.
Ask if I am bothered
And you lookin' so good. (damn)
And you're looking attractive
Take you back, (take u back)
Consider getting back together
I wouldn't dare.
But I wouldn't actually do it
I rather get it while the goin's good,
I prefer to take advantage of a good thing while it lasts
Baby you know I would.
You know I would do it
Do you better if you treat me the same.
I would treat you better if you treated me the same
I rather get it while it's hot,
I would rather take advantage of something while it's hot
Than steal it while it's not.
Instead of stealing it when it's not as good anymore
Oh girl, your not the same anymore,
You've changed, you're not the same as before
Girl you know my skees, (skees)
You know my habits
Always in the streets. (Streets)
Spending time outside
Steady packin' heat, (heat)
Always carrying a gun
Case some nigga wanna test me. (me)
In case someone wants to confront me
You made me slow it down. (down)
You made me take it easy
Especially when you come round. (round)
Especially when you're around
How the hell it go down,
How did things end up like this
Got me actin' like a clown. (clown)
Got me looking foolish
It ain't funny girl,
It's not a laughing matter
Your not the same no more,
You've changed
Spendin too much money,
Spending too much money
And the sex ain't the same no more.
And the sex isn't as good as it used to be
Girl you had me fooled.
You tricked me
(Up and shacked up) oh
(You decided to live with someone else)
(Now you washed up) oh
(Now you're screwed)
Hate it but it's jacked up.
It's messed up
As convicts we gotta.
As people who have been through struggles, we have to move on
Then finally, (ring)
Finally, I received a call
I get a call, (a call)
I received a call
A call from you.
A call from you
Baby why don't we. (we)
Why don't we end things
Just quit it out. (quit it out)
Just stop it
Oh girl we're through, oh
It's over
Don't call my phone now, (now)
Don't call me now
Bet you think, (you think)
I bet you think
I wanna speak.
I want to talk to you
Listen to this tone now, (oh)
Listen to my tone of voice now
I gotta go, (gotta go)
I have to go
Go back to sleep.
I'm going back to sleep
Your not the same anymore, your not the same.
You've changed, you're not the same anymore
Girl you not the same anymore and you know.
You've changed and you're aware of it
Your not the same anymore, your not the same.
You've changed, you're not the same anymore
Girl you not the same anymore and you know.
You've changed and you're aware of it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, FAHEEM NAJM
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