Time Or Money
Akon · Other Songs - Akon
I'm gonna give you one minute cuz, you trippin'
Too much time in your hand, you slippin'
Why you focused on all of this dealin'
them n-ggas coming in thru the back door, stealin'
Crib on the hill, now that's good livin'
Harder to reach when you make your first mil in
So much money, gotta stack to the ceilin
And I'm gonna keep doing this forever, god willin
Real n-ggas like me don't catch feelins
Only broke niggas be out there grinin'
Say you gettin money but you ain't even tippin'
The big booty girl in front of you, dippin'
Fronting like you really doing all that shippin'
Man you gotta be, gotta be kiddin'
Don't even try cuz my weapon is hidden'
My n-gga Dru ready to do some killin'
[Pre-Chorus]
I'ma tell you just one time
Give me what's mine
Cuz I don't have time to waste
Out here on my grind
Money on my mind
And I won't stop gettin paid
Living this life of mine
I don't really know
If it really got what it takes
Hustlin' is in my blood
It just won't go away
[Chorus - Akon]
Time, money (8X)
N-gga with money
Don't have no time
N-gga with time
Don't have no money
[Verse 2 - Akon]
Kon Live in one year made millions
Everybody got money
Nigga we chillin'
But ain't go no time
It's a bad feelin'
Especially when you want a lil sexual healin'
A girlfriend's pullin'
A family's pullin'
In every direction everybody need money
My lifestyle redefine how they all livin'
If I keep it up, I'll be broke in a minute
My kin folks in the block
And they dealin'
All my goons still off they killin'
Man I be runnin' got no time to be skippin'
Finally hit a home run and a ninth nn
Meech locked up cocked up no appealin
Takin care of mom looks up grandchildren
That's my homie you can trust that n-gga
Just a matter of time till I get back with him
[Pre-Chorus]
I'ma tell you just one time
Give me what's mine
Cuz I don't have time to waste
Out here on my grind
Money on my mind
And I won't stop gettin paid
Living this life of mine
I don't really know
If it really got what it takes
Hustlin' is in my blood
It just won't go away
[Chorus - Akon]
Time, money (8X)
N-gga with money
Don't have no time
N-gga with time
Don't have no money
[Verse 3 - Rock City]
Soon!
Time Or Money
Akon's 2006 single "Time Or Money" stands as a defining track from his transition into mainstream pop and hip-hop fusion. Released during the height of his career, the song exemplifies his signature style, blending rhythmic hip-hop beats with melodic hooks characteristic of the mid-2000s era. The recording features Akon's distinct vocal delivery, characterized by a laid-back, confident tone that became a staple in his discography. While the specific album placement is often associated with his broader catalog from that period, the track itself remains a staple of his early work, showcasing his ability to merge R&B sensibilities with urban rhythms. It reflects the commercial success and stylistic experimentation that defined his output in the mid-2000s, cementing his status as a leading figure in contemporary pop music.