It features a driving, synth-heavy beat that feels both urgent and cinematic.
The song serves as a thematic mission statement for Akon’s career. Lyrically, it's about staying true to one's roots and convictions even when the world pushes in the opposite direction. Akon Against The Grain
He touches on the difficulty of being a "black man from the dark side" trying to move forward while feeling like he's taking "five steps forward and 10 steps back". It features a driving, synth-heavy beat that feels