Pot of Gold

Akon

About Pot of Gold

"Pot of Gold" is the fifth and final single from Senegalese singer-songwriter Akon's debut studio album, Trouble. Released as a European-only single, the song failed to chart significantly anywhere, peaking at number 77 in the United Kingdom and at number 95 in Germany. The single was not released in the United States, making it Akon's only single to date not to be. A music video for the track, directed by Gil Green, was released to Akon's YouTube account on October 24, 2005. Two versions of the video were filmed: a clean version, and an explicit version, which has never been broadcast on television.  


Year:
2004
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Ohhh yeah, dada, dodo, dada, dodo, dada, dodo, Akon

Life come and go
So let the history be too
We're all out here
Hustlin' to make our way

And while you're stumblin' and fallin' (stumblin' and fallin')
Why don't you pick yourself up now (pick yourself up now)
You see we all out here
Working day by day

So tell me 
How can we work it out 
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow
How can we work it out 

When good and evil be
The day you kiss this fate 
'Cause it will soon come

You soon lose track of which way is up when your always being put down (being put down)
You gotta be strong and do what you feel in your heart
Regardless of who's around (regardless of who's around)
I know it might seem bold

But that's all we have (all we have)
Many centuries and we're steady gettin old
But you know to what we never had

So
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow
(how can we) How can we work it out (how can we)
When good and evil be

The day you kiss this fate 
'Cause it will soon come

How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow (share the gold)
How can we work it out 
When good and evil be

The day you kiss this fate 
'Cause it will soon come

How can we work it out (dada) 
Dodo (how can we work it out)
How can we work it out (dada)
Dodo ohhhh (dada)

How can we work it out (dodo) 
Da da How can we work it out (dodo)
(Everybody sing along with me)

How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow (that pot of gold)
How can we work it out 
When good and evil be

The day you kiss this fate 
'Cause it will soon come (yeah)

How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the god at the end of the rainbow (that pot of gold)
How can we work it out 
When good and evil be

The day you kiss this fate 
'Cause it will soon come (soon come)

How can we work it out (work it out, work it out, work it out...)

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Akon

Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), professionally known as simply Akon, is a Senegalese American R&B and hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer and businessman. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble. more »

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Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, SHAWN WILLIAMS

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Pot of Gold" is a song by Akon, a popular Senegalese-American Singer and Songwriter. This single was released as part of his debut album “Trouble.”
Released Dates
The song was released as a digital download in the United States on June 15, 2005. The song was later released in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2005.
Producers
The song was produced by Akon himself, under the record label Universal Records and SRC Records.
Chart Performance
"Pot of Gold" peaked at number 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It fared better in the UK, reaching number 57 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Pot of Gold" features Akon singing the song in a valley with a rainbow in the background, signifying the 'pot of gold' mentioned in the title.
Lyrical Themes
The lyrics of "Pot of Gold" convey a message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. Akon uses the metaphor of a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow to symbolize dreams and aspirations.
Genre
The song is categorised in the genres of R&B & Soul and Hip Hop.
Album Success
Even though "Pot of Gold" didn't top the charts, Akon’s album "Trouble" gained a lot of popularity which helped boost the song's reach.
Iconic Line
The line "'Cause in order to get the rainbow, you must deal with the rain" is often quoted from the song for its inspiring message.
Live Performances
Akon has included "Pot of Gold" in the set list for many of his live performances and tours.

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