Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008
Akon · Other Songs - Akon
Stared as she walked pass
She looked back at me side ways and said
I can't help but to ask
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
We end up going back to her place
Wish I could tell you what I saw
The sexiest women in a negligee
We hit off until the mornning
Until you hear her say
(AKON)
Mama se,
Mama sa, mama coo sa
Mama se, mama sa,
Mama coo sa x10
(AKON)
Billie Jean Is Always Talkin'
When Nobody Else Is Talkin'
Tellin' Lies And Rubbin' Shoulders
So They Called Her Mouth A Motor
Someone's Always Tryin' To Start My Baby Cryin'
Talkin', Squealin', lyin'
Sayin' You Just Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
CHORUS
(AKON)
I said you wanna be startin' somethin',
You got to be startin' somethin'.
I said you wanna be startin' somethin',
You got to be startin' somethin'
It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle(YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder.(YEA YEA)
It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle(YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder(YEA YEA)
(Michael Jackson)
You love to pretend that you're good
When you're always up to no good
You really can't make him hate her
So your tongue became a razor
Someone's always tryin' to start my baby crying
Talkin', squealin', lyin you got my baby crying
(AKON)
I said you wanna be startin' somethin',
You got to be startin' somethin'.
I said you wanna be startin' somethin',
You got to be startin' somethin'
It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle (YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder.(YEA YEA)
It's too high to get over, (YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle (YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder(YEA YEA)
(AKON)
Mama se,
Mama sa, mama coo sa
Mama se, mama sa,
Mama coo sa x10
What did I make her say
(AKON)
Is getting a lil crazy (is getting lil crazy)
Always messing with my baby (messing with my baby)
And that's the reason she cries is
When I am not by her side
At the lonliest night (without my baby)
But I love how you
Always pompin when I'm thinkin' about you
I wanna bring back the night and share that look on your face
when you say
(AKON)
Mama se,
Mama sa, mama coo sa
Mama se, mama sa,
Mama coo sa x10
I want to make her say
(AKON)
It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle(YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder.(YEA YEA)
It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle(YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder(YEA YEA) x2
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008
Akon's 2008 rendition of "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" reimagines Michael Jackson's iconic funk anthem through a contemporary R&B lens. This recording highlights the Senegalese-American singer's signature melodic style, blending his smooth vocal delivery with the original track's energetic rhythm. Released during a period of significant commercial success, the song aligns with Akon's broader discography of chart-topping hits that defined late-2000s pop and R&B. The cover serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Jackson's catalog while showcasing Akon's ability to reinterpret classic material for modern audiences. It remains a notable song in his extensive body of work, reflecting his versatility as a performer capable of honoring musical legends while maintaining his distinct artistic identity.

