Hi guys,
I just took my time to listen to the lyrics of Akon's new single and Ill say I was impressed and touched.
We have had artistes like R.Kelly involved in scandals and nothing at the end of it.
In this song,Akon is absolving everybody else of the blame and he's saying all blames should be put on him.
I had a lot of respect for this artiste and now,I respect him even more.
What do you guys think

Shaunscot

I thought the song was nice and clean and the part where he apologises to his family seemed heartfelt. I still wonder why he had to do in it so publicly in a song, though.

I listened to the song several times before I realised that he didn't really apologise about the scandal. Akon is careful about how he expresses himself regarding the incident. When he apologises to his family, he apologises for things he did wrong. In the part where he talked about the incident, he says things like "I am sorry for the embarassment that she felt". He blamed the girl's father and Club Zen (he was spot on). He only took the blame because he loved his fans. He even says, "Even though the blame's on you, I'll take that blame from you". Taking the blame, but not apologising, was a very smart move.

I don't care too much for Akon because he has made quite a few ignorant comments in interviews and I find his performances degrading to women. However, this song reminds me that no matter what I think of Akon, he has feelings and makes mistakes like the rest of us. Fair play to the guy. He's smarter than I give him credit for.

Just my opinion.

I actually didnt expect any reply here cos there are already 2 other threads on the same topic(I tried deleting this but I realised I didnt have those priviledges).
Well ill explain things the way I see them
He apologised in a song because that is the best way he knows how to express himself.
He said 'Sorry for clubs getting shut down, I hope they get better next time around'
He kinda blamed the girls father but look at it this way.He said How was he to know she was underage cos U21 shouldnt be in d club.In a way he has a point there.
But he still said he'll take the blame.
That is mature of him imo.