Struggle Everyday
Akon · Konvicted [2006]
Trying to walk away from a life of sorrow
It's a struggle everyday
Trying not to rob G's, still I borrow
I need to take it slow, my heart is growing cold
I'm trying to hide my feelings from the people that I know
And everywhere I go I'm trying to lay low
Can't afford to get in no trouble because I'm on parole
I'm trying to live life right
God knows with all my might
But I'm just barely getting by
'Cause money's way too tight
And I can say this right
The struggle and the fight
It's weakin' all the muscles in my body like Kryptonite
Making me feel like there is no other way
But the different streets get that dough
Living and praying for a better day, so
Face a trouble everyday
Trying to walk away from a life of sorrow
It's a struggle everyday
Trying not to rob G's, still I borrow
Face a trouble everyday
Trying to walk away from a life of sorrow
It's a struggle everyday
Trying not to rob G's, still I borrow
Streets, I ain't no longer on it, don't need feds all upon it
I done left that life alone 'cause all I did was impress
My homie, and then my conscience told me, careful
Tou tendarone, always complaining after I ain't never did
She always lonely, so what am I to do?
Gotta get money for food 'cause if she starves to death
Then I gotta deal with her attitude
And I in that type of mood 'cause I ain't type of dude
It's bad enough, I gotta deal with all this I'm going through
It's making me feel like there is no other way
But the different streets get that dough
Living and praying for a better day, so
Face a trouble everyday
Trying to walk away from a life of sorrow
It's a struggle everyday
Trying not to rob G's, still I borrow
Face a trouble everyday
Trying to walk away from a life of sorrow
It's a struggle everyday
Trying not to rob G's, still I borrow
Face a trouble everyday
Trying to walk away from a life of sorrow
It's a struggle everyday
Trying not to rob G's, still I borrow
Face a trouble everyday
Trying to walk away from a life of sorrow
It's a struggle everyday
Trying not to rob G's, still I borrow
Struggle Everyday
Akon's "Struggle Everyday" serves as a pivotal track on his 2006 album *Konvicted*, marking a significant shift in his musical direction. Released during the height of his pop-rap dominance, the song blends his signature melodic flow with a harder-hitting, trap-influenced beat that defined the mid-2000s sound. As a centerpiece of the *Konvicted* era, the recording showcases his ability to pivot from party anthems to introspective storytelling, reflecting themes of personal resilience and the pressures of fame. The track remains a staple of his discography, illustrating his evolution as an artist who successfully integrated hip-hop production techniques into mainstream pop music while maintaining his distinct vocal style.