Akon blame it on me - Some hip hop songs are a class apart

Author: Luke Thomsen

Who says that hip-hop is only about physicality or only about fun? Well, it’s just like talking and sometimes you just want to hear … even if it isn’t about you.

The 2007 release “Sorry! Blame it on me” by Akon is one song that does that to me. The other day I read about Akon getting into the Indian Film industry, Bollywood and all of a sudden I found myself trying to recollect my most favorite-Akon-song. I browsed through You-tube and came across the “Akon-blame it on me” number and heard it all over again after so many years. What really pleases about such rap is that it’s real, it’s pleasant and it’s deep. It’s not just about you or him or anyone… it’s a story, its life and it’s an interaction. I think that is what works for hip hop music. The part where the rapper talks and the listener dances to the beats is where the interaction; connection happens. So what if it is sexual? That too is a part of human character.

Perhaps the impressionable young should be regulated to exposure of adult rap songs but with that the criticism should cease. Music is, after all, a choice and you can influence, but not force. The hip hop culture on the whole does use explicit content; that being a draw back as well as a demand. When we as an audience mature and demand more like the honest one I am talking about here, we will automatically elevate the genre of hip hop music.

As for the critiques of Hip-Hop, here’s the video and the lyrics of this one; while for the fans, here’s something you can cherish, enjoy and relax with. It’s just a song… and just a hip hop rap song… but somehow, a little more than that too!

The video is a must watch… what I like is that it is very beautifully done. Well shot. Tells different stories woven together; instance that you may or may not relate to but you sure can understand. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynMk2EwRi4Q

The instances mentioned are all equally real. When Akon says that he is only an entertainer and didn’t mean harm, you want to believe him. Yes, you do need courage to go out open, and apologize for your mistakes and even for what aint yours. Heartwarming it is!

As life goes on I'm starting to learn more and more about responsibility And I realize that everything I do is effecting the people around me So I want to take this time out to apologize for the things that I've done And things that haven't occurred yet And things that they don’t want to take responsibility for

I'm sorry for the times that I left you home I was on the road and you were alone I'm sorry for the times that I had to go I'm sorry for the fact that I did not know

That you were sitting home just wishing we Could go back to when it was just you and me I'm sorry for the times I would neglect I'm sorry for the times I'd disrespect

I'm sorry for the wrong things that I've done I'm sorry I'm not always there for my sons I'm sorry for the fact that I'm not aware That you can't sleep at night when I am not there

Because I'm in the streets like everyday I'm sorry for the things that I did not say Like how you are the best thing in my world And how I'm so proud to call you my girl

Repeat:I understand that there's a problem And I'm not too blind to know All the pain you kept inside you Even though you might not show

If I can't apologize for being wrong Then it's just a shame on me I'd be the reason for your pain And you can put the blame on me

Said you can put the blame on me (3)You can put the blame on me

I'm sorry for the things daddy put you through

Like all the times you didn't know what to do I'm sorry that you had to go and sell those bags Just trying to stay busy till you heard from day

And You would rather be home with all your kids It's one big family with love and bliss And even though pops treated us like kings He got a second wife and you didn't agree

He got up and left you there all alone I'm sorry that you had to do it on your own I'm sorry that I went and added to your grief I'm sorry that your son was once a thief

I'm sorry that I grew up way too fast I wish I would've listened and not been so bad I'm sorry that your life turned out this way I'm sorry that the feds came and took me away

Repeat:I understand… …You can put the blame on me

I'm sorry that it took so long to see That they were dead wrong, trying to put it on me I'm sorry that it took so long to speak But I was on tour with Gwen Stefani

I'm sorry for the hand that she was dealt The further embarrassment that she felt Just a little young girl trying to have fun Her daddy should of never let her out that young

I'm sorry for Club Zen getting shut down I hope they manage better next time around How was I to know she was underage In a 21 and older club they say

Why doesn't anybody wanna take blame? Verizon backed out disgracing my name I'm just a singer trying to entertain Because I love my fans, I'll take that blame

Even though the blames on you (3)I'll take that blame from you