Lonely

Akon

About Lonely

"Lonely" (also known as "Mr. Lonely") is a song by American singer and rapper Akon; it appears on his debut album, Trouble. The single was released in 2005 and was his first worldwide hit. It reached number one in several countries, including in the United Kingdom and Germany (where it stayed there for eight weeks), and Australia. It was also highly popular in France where it reached number two, and in the United States when it peaked at #4. An edited version was on Radio Disney and on Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 8. 


Year:
2004
3:56
142 
#4

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Yeah, what up, I go by the name of Divine, I got my boy Akon in the back
But before I bring him out, I want all the ladies
Come on, ok, ok, ok, ok, Come on all my ladies in the place today
Come on, ok, ok, ok, ok, Come on all my sexy ladies sing along with me (come on)

Don't make me call the police
It's a crime the way you bend them knees
From the table to the floor, spin it up and do it slow
Give it up to all my niggas on the corners spending dough like
Ain't nothing but money to me
So sweet but you ain't nothing but hunnies to me
Shorty get you sexy dere sipping on the courvoisier
Stylin, up in the VIP, plannin, to roll out with me
Knowing that she's gonna come back
As if she's up on my reindeer
You know that she'll never want to come back
So I add her to my hall of fame here
Bet your man can't do it like this (tell the truth girl)
Bet your man can't do it like this (its all on you girl)

Come on, When the Time's Right
I'd like to come over and get to kno ya
Try to get closer, (Come on)
When the Time's Right, I'd like to come over
And work ya over, across your sofa
Come on, Is it ok if I come over, Come on
That way I can get to know ya, Come on
Let me get a little closer, Come on
Do you all over your sofa, Come on

When I walk in the club with all the ladies so fly
Gotta work that body so beautifully make you want to cry
That body could do whatever, that's no lie
Gotta make it to gettin bigger makin me want to slide 
Up under my apple tree, better yet you on top of me
Switch it over let me bust all over you and not me
Your so sexy, gotta punish you wit the first degree
Ain't no stoppin the body rockin until we fall asleep

Come on, When the Time's Right
I'd like to come over and get to kno ya
Try to get closer, (Come on)
When the Time's Right, I'd like to come over
And work ya over, across your sofa
Come on, Is it ok if I come over, Come on
That way I can get to know ya, Come on
Let me get a little closer, Come on
Do you all over your sofa, Come on

I can tell by the way you act so hard you like my type of nigga
Better bang in the back of the jeep and put a puncture in your liver
I can tell by the way you act so soft you like my type of nigga
Better get romantic with ya make love to ya by the river
I'm wit the wine glass to go with your fine ass
I could make that shine last if I make you mine fast
Your the type I go all out to put you onto my staff
Let me be your teacher baby girl cause you in the wrong class

Owwwwh, When the Time's Right
I'd like to come over and get to know ya
Try to get closer, (Come on)
When the Time's Right, I'd like to come over
And work ya over, across your sofa
Come on, Is it ok if I come over, Come on
That way I can get to know ya, Come on
Let me get a little closer, Come on
Do you all over your sofa, Come on

Hey hey hey, So tell me what the dealy girl, hey hey hey
When I get to go inside you girl, hey hey hey
Remember there is no rush girl, hey hey hey
Gotta get you with tha masta
Come on, Come on, Come on, Come on

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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

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Lonely" is a song by Senegalese-American artist Akon from his debut studio album, "Trouble."
Release Date
The song was officially released on February 21, 2005, as the last single from his album.
Main Theme
"Lonely" is essentially a heartbreak song where Akon expresses his deep sense of loneliness after a breakup.
Chart Success
After its release, "Lonely" attained huge success, topping the charts in several countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.
Music Composition
The song samples the 1964 song “Mr. Lonely” by Bobby Vinton; hence the line in the beginning of the song which goes: "Mr. Lonely."
Personal Significance
In several interviews, Akon shared that writing "Lonely" was therapeutic for him as it helped him come to terms with his own realities.
Commercial Success
Beyond topping charts, "Lonely" also contributed significantly to Akon's commercial success, establishing him as an internationally recognized artist.
Instrumentation
The song is known for its unique use of saxophone, guitar, percussion, and synths, creating a perfect sonic blend that complements Akon's lyrics and vocals.
Music Video
The music video of "Lonely" further popularized the song and helped expose Akon's artistic blend of pop, R&B, and hip hop influences to a wider audience.
Legacy
Years after its release, "Lonely" remains one of Akon's most popular and iconic songs.

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