By My Side
Akon · Other Songs - Akon
Ahwwhowwoho
Konvict
Silly si-silly me to think that I could leave you
Silly si-silly me to think that I don't need you
Ooooooh
How can I tell somebody what I've been feelling
Looking at me and think that I'll be tripping
But say what you want 'cause baby that means nothing
I play this game but now I'm tired of frontin'
Who needs your lovin'? I do
Who needs your touch and your comfort when you caressin'? I do
Nobody loves me like you
And when I'm needin' a fix nobody do it like you
(CHORUS)
Sometimes I gotta fight, just to get through it
Think of little me that I couldn't do it (without you on my side)
Silly si-silly me to think that I could leave you
Silly si-silly me to think that I don't need you
I got to stop so I don't lose it
I'm in the fast lane, but I'm cruising (with you by my side)
Silly si-silly me to think that I could leave you (on my side)
Silly si-silly me to think that I don't need you
I'm not your bird without wing, I'm tryin to get higher
Giving my everything light this fire
Wanna talk about you, wanna be about you
Oh 'cause I can't live without you
Who needs your lovin'? I do
Who needs your touch and your comfort when you caressin'? I do
Nobody loves me like you
And when I'm needin' a fix nobody do it like you
(CHORUS)
Sometimes I gotta fight, just to get through it
Think of little me that I couldn't do it (without you on my side)
Silly si-silly me to think that I could leave you
Silly si-silly me to think that I don't need you
I got to stop so I don't lose it
I'm in the fast lane, but I'm cruising (with you by my side)
Silly si-silly me to think that I could leave you (on my side)
Silly si-silly me to think that I don't need you
Akon:
Dear God here's my letter
Writing to you coz my life has gotten a lot better
Got heart but I didnt sweat it coz I know you'll be
there for me no matter the weather
I just wanna say thanks for being there for me everyday
And when I got taken away wanted to get away
You made me stronger to continue the fight
You made me give up the life I had on the streets
Gets rough and I've been on the hold on
Never questioned that you're the one that I call Lord
And just wanna show you I appreciate
Thank you for the rest no matter what it is
Sometimes I gotta fight, just to get through it
Think of little me that I couldn't do it (without you on my side)
Silly si-silly me to think that I could leave you
Silly si-silly me to think that I don't need you
I got to stop so I don't lose it
I'm in the fast lane, but I'm cruising (with you by my side)
Silly si-silly me to think that I could leave you (on my side)
Silly si-silly me to think that I don't need you
Sometimes I gotta fight, just to get through it
Think of little me that I couldn't do it (without you on my side)
Silly si-silly me to think that I could leave you
Silly si-silly me to think that I don't need you
I got to stop so I don't lose it
I'm in the fast lane, but I'm cruising
By My Side - Akon
Released as a single from Akon's 2006 album Konvicted, "By My Side" stands as a defining track of the mid-2000s hip-hop and R&B fusion era. The song showcases Akon's signature vocal style, blending melodic sensibilities with rhythmic precision to create an infectious hook that became a staple in dance and club settings worldwide. Produced by the same team responsible for the album's success, the recording captures the high-energy, party-oriented aesthetic characteristic of Akon's work during this period. The track exemplifies the genre's shift toward incorporating pop structures within hip-hop frameworks, contributing to the artist's global commercial dominance in the late 2000s. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's ability to transcend specific trends, remaining a recognizable anthem for fans of the era's sound.