I Can't Wait
Akon · Konvicted [2006]
(I can't wait, wait, wait, wait, wait)
I think of you when the morning comes and the night time goes away
(all day)
Don't you ever think that we won't be okay
(no way)
There is nothing stopping me from loving you
Touchin' and rubbin' and kissin' and huggin' you
(what's this feelin' taking over me?)
Baby that's love and it ain't no stoppin' it
(I'll go as far as the eyes can see)
Pick up the pace and it ain't no droppin' it
(Always forever I'll be by your side)
You're my Bonnie I'm your Clyde
That's the way that it's gonna be
I'm in love with you and you in love with me
Chorus:
(I can't wait)
Sit down and talk for a minute
Go outside and take a walk for a minute (for a minute)
It's you and me (repeat)
Ooooo! ( I can't beleve)
That someone like you will love me endlessly
(forever)
If this goes our way my love will always be
(eternity)
You have set my mind my love my heart so free
(free)
Together forever however just you and me
(What's this feeling taking over me?)
Baby that's love and it ain't no stoppin' it
(I'll go as far as the eyes can see)
Pick up the pace and it ain't no droppin' it
(Always forever I'll be by your side)
You're my Bonnie I'm your Clyde
That's the way that it's gonna be
I'm in love with you and you in love with me
(return to chorus 2 times)
To have you right next to me here by my side (side, side, side)
(I can't wait)
To kiss and caress you girl while I'm holding you tight (tight, tight, tight)
(I can't wait)
Can't imagine life without you it just ain't right (right, right, right)
(I can't wait)
I gotta whole lotta lovin' and you gonna get it tonight
(I can't wait)
(return to chorus 2 times)
Ooooo!
(I can't wait, wait, wait)
(I can't wait, wait, wait)
I Can't Wait
Released in 2006 on the album Konvicted, 'I Can't Wait' stands as a defining track in Akon's career, showcasing his signature blend of R&B, hip-hop, and pop sensibilities. The song features Akon's distinctive vocal delivery layered over a rhythmic, bass-heavy production that became a staple of mid-2000s dancehall-influenced pop. As a lead single from the album, it highlights his ability to craft anthemic tracks designed for clubs and radio alike. The recording captures the energetic, high-tempo style that characterized his work during this era, solidifying his status as a global pop icon. Its enduring appeal lies in its infectious rhythm and Akon's charismatic performance, making it a quintessential example of the genre's evolution in the late 2000s.