Pot of Gold
Akon
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Akon, show out (show out), show out (show out) I'm sure that the streets are watching me Rather not run when the cops are stopping me Pulled over on the road they watching me As they walk passed all the chicks are jockin me Ferrari truck on the side of the road Raspberry paint gloss sitting on 24's Give me a warning ticket, letting me go Cause you can tell by the jewels that I ain't an average Joe Cause I meet fresh dimes daily You burn me (ouhhh) really Cause I done seen your type before You want to hate out on the chef cause he baking that dough, yo Don't tempt me cause I'm close to the edge I'm tryin not to lose my head Cause you don't really want to see me show out (show out) In the club on free spinning G's (show out) Mocca humma 24's on these (show out) Yo playa don't make me (show out) Cause You don't really want to see me (show out) Akon got a crew so deep (show out) From the West Indies to over seas (show out) Yo mammi don't make me (show out) It's all good but I'm still in the hood Like right around the corner cause its all in my brain A nice crib on the hill of Hollywood but the ghetto mind stayin Ain't a damn thing changed It's funny how people switch when they get rich Spend it all on chicks Hundred-thousand dollar car for what These bitches Ten million dollar crib for what These bitches Five thousand dollar suits for what These bitches Should of known but they only out for your riches 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 Don't tempt me cause I'm close to the edge I'm tryin not to lose my head Cause you don't really want to see me show out (show out) In the club on free spinning G's (show out) Mocca humma 24's on these (show out) Yo playa don't make me (show out) Cause You don't really want to see me (show out) Akon got a crew so deep (show out) From the West Indies to over seas (show out) It ain't happenin Yo mammi don't make me (show out) Its gonna make me (show out) 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 ya'll niggas gonna make me (show out) (ya'll niggas) Ya'll niggas gonna make me (show out) (Ya'll chickens) Ya'll chickens gonna make me (show out) 'Cause this some real shit Don't make me pull your card now (come on now) Cause you don't really want to see me (show out) In the club on free spinning G's (show out) Mocca humma 24's on these (show out) Hey yo don't make me (show out) Cause you don't really want to see me (show out) Akon got a crew so deep (show out) From the West Indies to overseas (show out) Yo baby don't make me (show out) Don't make me (no) Show out (show out)
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Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, CLIFTON CHASE, ED FLETCHER, MELVIN GLOVER, SYLVIA ROBINSON
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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.”
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Released DatesThe 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.
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ProducersThe song was produced by Akon himself, under the record label Universal Records and SRC Records.
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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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Lyrical ThemesThe 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.
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GenreThe song is categorised in the genres of R&B & Soul and Hip Hop.
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Album SuccessEven 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.
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Iconic LineThe line "'Cause in order to get the rainbow, you must deal with the rain" is often quoted from the song for its inspiring message.
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Live PerformancesAkon has included "Pot of Gold" in the set list for many of his live performances and tours.
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