Discover the story of the song > Make It In The City – Akon

The lyrics are about a protagonist who grew up in a tough neighborhood and never thought he would make it far. He used to sell drugs and carry a gun to protect himself. He faced a lot of trouble with the police and had a hard life. The protagonist is now trying to make a living in the city, but it's difficult to pay the bills and rent without a job. He also has to deal with his greedy ex-partner who wants child support money. The protagonist acknowledges that many people around the world are going through similar struggles and encourages everyone to support each other and keep working hard.