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
3:36
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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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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, CLIFTON CHASE, ED FLETCHER, MELVIN GLOVER, SYLVIA ROBINSON

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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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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