Akon feat Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand Lyrics and Video
Hold My Hand by Akon featuring Michael Jackson, Music Video and Lyrics
‘Hold My Hand‘ is a R&B duet/collaboration between Akon and Michael Jackson, composed by Claude Kelly.
There is no official mention of the recording on either artists’ websites although Akon has spoken about the track on various other websites. It was not included in the track list for Freedom as Akon previously stated. During an interview with Tavis Smiley, Akon said that Jackson had planned on a high-profile release including a music video until the track had leaked. This is Jackson’s last known song before he died on June 25, 2009.
Here you can listen the song, this is a fan made video.
Akon feat Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand Lyrics
This life don’t last forever (hold my hand)
So tell me what we’re waitin’ for (hold my hand)
Better off being together (hold my hand)
Than being miserable alone (hold my hand)
Cause I’ve been there before
And you’ve been there before
But together we can be alright.
Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold
We can just hold each other till we see the sunlight
So if you just hold my hand
Baby I promise that I’ll do all I can
Things will get better if you just hold my hand
Nothing can come in between us if you just hold, hold my, hold my, hold my hand.
The nights are getting darker (hold my hand)
And there’s no peace inside (hold my hand)
So why make our lives harder (hold my hand)
By fighting love, tonight.
Cause I’ve been there before
And you’ve been there before
But together we can be alright.
Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold
We can just hold each other till we see the sunlight
So if you just hold my hand
Baby I promise that I’ll do all I can
Things will get better if you just hold my hand
Nothing can come in between us if you just hold my hand
Song Information
“Hold My Hand” is produced by Konvict Muzik.
Akon explained the record as “worldwide” and stated, “The record is so huge. It’s too big. Michael’s the only person I could have collaborated with,” while boasting the rest of the album and it’s songs as “huge”.

June 30th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Love the song, it’s really good.
June 30th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
MICHAEL JACKSON UR THE GOD AND UR TALENT ALSO SO WHOLE WORLD WAITING
July 1st, 2008 at 2:43 am
where the last lyric ?
July 1st, 2008 at 4:52 am
Michael Jackson, we’ve been waiting for you so long, now, you are back. The world will shine again, you bring so much peace and love. The King of Pop is an angel sent by God.
July 3rd, 2008 at 1:05 am
kING OF POP IT’S BACK AGAIN!!1
THIS TIME IS HIS PERFECT COMEBACK
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Michael Jackson , You’re the one and only ! ” we promise that we’ll do all we can ” !
July 5th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Dope a** track. I’m really feelin it. Michael Jackson may have done some stupid stuff, but nobody can take away his greatness and what he has done for Music. MJ is still a great, and a legend in the game. That’s a good look for him and Akon.
July 11th, 2008 at 3:06 am
Michael Jackson& Akon the perfect voice combination for lyrics written by gods…Tha song explain perfectly what I live right now with a girl…Tha’s just melt hearts…
Pitmod
July 15th, 2008 at 2:00 am
the KING OF POP will make a big comeback… i have witnessed his greatness and i am deeply moved by his performance. michael is not one in a million…..HE IS ONE OF A KIND…..
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:10 am
GOOD SONG IT HAS BEEN A WHILE MJ… ITS A BOUT TIME BUDDY U TRULY R THE MAN.. THE GREATEST IS BACK..=>
August 10th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
i feel the two….the collabo is de bomb….well be back…micheal and that collabo with akon is my dream come true…lol
August 14th, 2008 at 4:29 am
wow, that gave me goosebumps (in a good way). i loved that!
August 16th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I LOVE THIS SONG :]]]]]]
August 16th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
micheal jackson, u are really the one.
i love this song too much. kip it up and am yo number1 fan
August 20th, 2008 at 4:50 am
Michael Jackson is tHe King Of Pop!!!
Love This Song!!!
Michael I love you very much!!!
Thanks Michael and Akon !!!
September 5th, 2008 at 7:01 am
AHHHHHHH it’s so great to hear new stuff from MJ!!! i love this song, it makes me wana cry with happiness!! and it’s so great to c so many fans supportin MJ coz they’ll b a lot of people out there ready to slate him as always! But together we can make him number one again again MJ’s goin right back to the top!!
September 13th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Mj Akon, You guy are really hurt am so happy for your Guy’s what a lovely intelligent music, Wow you guy are like the hormones in my bone, Can you guy;s pls come down to nigeria, just for a big time show, am expecting you guy’s we are waiting for you .
September 15th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Can’t get tired of hearing this song over n over again. I love your song man. It’s heart cutting, just fell like jumping on stage to shout out your song. big cheers.
September 15th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Paul, “hold my hand” is not just a heart cutting song, it a rivival song. i was on down, but when i heard the song, i stood up in agip. This song is a BAMN.
September 15th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Really this is the best amaong the ones i heard but i have been looking for the clip but still at large
thanks for this
September 16th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
This is a special song for me and i can hear it 24 hours without stoppin’ it.it is the real R&B.thanks to Akon and Michael.
September 17th, 2008 at 5:27 am
I LOVE IT
my brother played me this song a while back and i fell in love with it instantly
whenever i play it to people they are always shocked and so so so pleased to hear Michael Jackson
amazing song
I havent heard on the radio over here in england though
I seem to be the only one who knows about it
xxxx
September 20th, 2008 at 7:45 am
micheal jackson ure ma idol with the best of this generation akon
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:52 pm
It is emotional when you and your spouse are down and encouraging good work Michael n Akon
September 25th, 2008 at 3:39 am
it cool
September 30th, 2008 at 2:00 am
i luv michael and akon uare de right pair
October 1st, 2008 at 4:29 pm
you guys are rock’g. i really love this song and am ever singing it full time. you guys should pop in UG and Kigali. where i live so that i can see you guys. go ahead my role models
you guys i really love this song and i know the whole lyrics in my head. love you guys you rock
am just so crazy abt this whole song. bigups guys
October 1st, 2008 at 11:52 pm
yea mj i knew youwill come back although you did some naughty things gd luck
October 2nd, 2008 at 12:01 am
yea mj i knew you will come back gd luck and keep it tight
October 3rd, 2008 at 10:18 am
i love this song. it just drives me insane to hear Michael sweet voice again. love it
October 4th, 2008 at 1:22 am
You are the best of all best. I love you micheal. Watchout for me I’M GOING TO BE GREAT LIKE YOU.
October 5th, 2008 at 12:42 am
This song is a big hit in ghana i sang it till my voice faded I LOVE THIS TRACK . keep it up and hold my hand.
October 9th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Soooo out of this world! You guyz are great. You both rock man!!! It’s no doubt one of the best songs this year. Good to hear you MJ…Ges i’ve waited 4so long. Akon, God bless you man. Love you guyz and this song is offffff the hoooook!!!
October 10th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
great hit
October 12th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
That song is da BOMB!!
October 14th, 2008 at 2:26 am
you are the best keep it up continue entertaining us.i love you and i love the song
October 15th, 2008 at 2:33 am
The song just makes me and ma gal feel whoa!!!!!!
October 15th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
its quite a cool song so yeah keep it up!!!! continue with da gud work of entertaining us the people of the world.
October 15th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
its a great song indeed and the combination is “WOW!” mj and akon are the gods of music no doubt abt,welcome back mj.we hav been waitin for u and finally u here!!! i luv u both
October 15th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
such a moving melody,i like the song and welcum back mj,that was a superb come back.
October 15th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
WHOW…THIS SONG IS KILLING ME.ITS D TOP 100 OF MY BEST SONGS
October 20th, 2008 at 10:29 am
woooooow!!! demasiado bueno este tema..lo sabia !!! ahora es que hay Michael Jackson para rato… felicito a todos los que han escrito por sus palabras tan hermosas hacia el Rey del Pop… me conmueve saber que somos muchos los que adoramos a una estrella que brilla con luz propia…Akon eres excelente, tremenda combinacion…un saludo desde Venezuela para el Mundo… Michael We Love you!!!
October 20th, 2008 at 10:40 am
woooooow! too good this song .. I knew it! Now there is time for Michael Jackson … I congratulate all those who have written their words so beautiful to the King of Pop … I am shocked to learn that many of us love to a star who gets a chance to shine … Akon’re excellent, a tremendous combination… greeting from Venezuela for the World … We Love you Michael!
October 30th, 2008 at 2:32 am
the song is great.we look alike
October 31st, 2008 at 2:51 am
manze hii ngoma ni wazimu.anyway i love it keep entertaining our assess,if i were a chick my dream was to have you dudes by ma side always
November 1st, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Its a great song.Thax 4 ur come back Mj..
November 5th, 2008 at 1:12 am
this song is f**king hoottt
November 7th, 2008 at 6:37 am
I LOVE THIS SONG!! when can you buy it on itunes???
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
y lie? this song is really cool.i loooove it.who makes it betta is it AKON or MJ?me thinks both are fantastic besides being very talented
November 20th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
i really love akon n mike it up
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Michael Jackson! I’m gonzalo from Argentina. I would like to tell you (i know that mybe you are “tired” of here this) that you are the KING OF POP, you are my king. We are waiting for you. You should also know that here in Argentina you have thousands and thousands of fans, its amazing but its real michael. Please come back, you need music, you need stage, and we need you!. I know that you never see this messages, but i hope that yes!. Hope to see u later michael. YOU ARE THE KING!!
December 7th, 2008 at 6:50 am
Just from a very small country, a land of a thousand hills with beautiful and nice people, you must know that you loved here in my country Rwanda as king of pop, what you have to do come back we gonna hold your hand man , i loved this song hold my hand more than other , i wish i could see you my face to another .
December 10th, 2008 at 5:27 am
hold ma hand we just need to have the video clip played on air
December 16th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
I just love the song especially Akon’s voice.
I THINK it’s really huge and i feel like drowning whenever i hear it played and would wish i’m part of the clip.
December 30th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
this is a very good song. its so relaxing.. like you wanna dance and think about how michael jackson sing this on the studio, while completing the whole record.. i wonder why. why this has to be removed on akons list. i dont wanna think this is conspiracy again. hmm..the song is really good..
January 11th, 2009 at 8:53 am
M.J u’re da bomb. I knew you would come back again and now was de perfect time and Akon was de perfect guy.
I luv u so much. welcome back:-)
January 11th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Hee-hee-hee’s baack!! I am soooo excited!! I have been missing Michael soooo much!! XOXO and Kudos to Akon!!
January 26th, 2009 at 11:41 am
thats the greatest song, 2 stars callaborates thats good.
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Micheal for goodness` sake stop being a coward just come back to singing come what may you`ve still got the magic. just that song & the world is already changing its attitude towards you. COME ON
March 12th, 2009 at 2:06 am
This sond is very marvelous, i do appreciate AKON’S voice.
March 16th, 2009 at 5:35 am
michael jackson is a legend, his combination with akon was great. michael is a moving train. how i wish i can become like him some day
April 27th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Michael Jackson is the GREATEST ARTIST AND HUMAN BEING FOREVER!!! Thankyou Michael for being the Light that you are and thankyou for bringing us back to the Light of God with all that you do and the beautiful virtues you teach us by living them yourself! This song is just too beautiful! Michal Jackson truly is the King Of Pop forever! What a glorious comeback!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Mr MICHAEL JACKSON is simply the best.I love him
June 16th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
God,thank u for African talents-Mike and Akon simply the BEST OF ALL.The world respect Africa
June 26th, 2009 at 4:01 am
Micheal..I wish i could hold your hands before you died..am really sorry Micheal….Nice song with you and Akon…I love you micheal because I wanna be great like you oneday
June 27th, 2009 at 2:08 am
hey this is the bomb! I like it alot and enjoy it very much. their is nobody like MJ. BIG WELCOME BACK MJ. BUT I can not belived what I just herd. in loving memories of the KING MJ. see u in haven pop king! hope to hire your vioce on the golden gate of heaven. your pop and styles will never be forgotten. sleep well and good luck in heaven my good friend. just wont to let u know that whatever u did from the past is just what people say! I always beleved in you MJ. see u in HEAVEN. love your truly friend.
June 28th, 2009 at 6:12 am
this song puts michael back on top. rest in peace michael we love you. with 50 sold out shows the music and the magic will be a celebration of his life and legend…
June 28th, 2009 at 6:39 am
his musical genius is so great that as they use to say , that everything he touches is turn to gold, another gold record.on friday the world woke up to the news that the king of pop was dead, such a sad and bad day for this african american. his gifts to the world are worth more than billions. his fans worldwide supports this american hero; his body of work is so amazing , we are all in his legacy… there is grace land and there is neverland , the lasting legacy of michael jackson stretched across four decade like light and time multimedia a venue for music message to the masses and he did it well… the best at least in my lifetime… thanks for the witness michael continue to shine in emortal light… i will continue to sing your songs as memorial to and of the love you gave the world. peace and love brother we love you alwats…
June 29th, 2009 at 9:15 am
you too much,micheal jaackson, but some people say u are dead, i can not believe these, not until i see ur corps witth my korokoro eyes…
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:04 am
i can’t beleive the king is dead you’ll be in hearts of million ppl and the generation will talk about history that is called mj really we lost you we was waiting for a great comeback .. we love you michael you r were and will be everything in my life i love you michael i love you michael i loooooooooooooooooooooooooooove you can’t stop crying
July 6th, 2009 at 3:57 am
Akon and Micheal Jackson really made a good collaboration, although the king of pop tried to come up in that but it looked like all wasn’t going well for him.
July 10th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
R.I.P Micheal Jackson
We will Miss You
You are not alone my god is whit you
Akon We Love you also
July 11th, 2009 at 4:54 am
It is an encouraging song.I really luv Akon and Micheal
July 12th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
I will keeep on holding ur hands even though u are gone MJ……….I love u so much!!
July 17th, 2009 at 7:27 am
actually..i do love the lyrics,arrangements and all….i will be missing MJ….i hope that this album will be included in AKON’s album…
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
THIS IS THE BEST SONG!
i luv u Michael and i will never 4get u!
u are a true icon and ur the best ever and no one will replace u!
i know people said ignorant stuff about u but i don’t believe any of those horrifying things they say and i 100% believe u! u will live on 4ever and ever in our hearts and your music will alwayz be here…
R.I.P KING OF POP, WE WILL 4EVER LUV U!
<3{MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009}<3
July 27th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
u remain in my heart Michael. my love 4 u remains and i will never forget ur SONGS AND DANCES in my life. thank u Michael for being there for this years. next time u should be a sun and not a star so that u can always remain there for us i love u R.I.P MICHEAL JACKSON
July 28th, 2009 at 4:29 am
wow this is so touchin i play this song every blessed day of my life.
sometimes i feel he is not dead dat he is just lyin somewhere, every soon he will be awake. Micheal u are a peace loven person and Akon a very good combination his voice is so perfect and unique. micheal u are gone but yr inpact on many peoples life”s will never die i love u micheal n will always.RIP. A men.
July 29th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
The Michael Jackson and Akon combination is so beautiful and touching, I think this song Hold My Hand should be released,it doesn’t matter if it got leaked we still want to but the song,its worth it.I tell you this man was the greatest Artist that ever lived.Who ever leaked the song was just a vindictive person,thats just the ghost of jealously ,but that’s ok Michael, you are still reconize as the best,no one can take that away from you not then and not ever,let then leak that.Love you michael R.I.P.Akon should sing “Hold My Hand” on August 29, in honour of Michael birthday.
August 21st, 2009 at 8:03 am
I LOVE THIS SONG.Akon you are strong
August 23rd, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Omg i love this song so much, it makes me cry when i listen to this song and when i read all the comments that you guys have published. It makes me happy that song people like Michael the way I do xo
August 27th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Oh my gosh i Love this song
Happy birthday for tomorrow michael
i love you michael jackson
love your number 1 fan
XXXXXXXX
August 27th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Gone but most definatley not forgotten
R.I.P michael
lovvve youu
xxxxxx
oh my gosh i can’t stop crying
xxxxxx
September 11th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Michael Jackson I love you most. You were wonderful person and you are an angel. You are my hero. Thank you for all your love ang what you’ve done for the world. You are in my heart. God bless you. With all my love. I hope you are happy in Heaven and one day I’ll meet you there. Ps. This song is great:)
September 12th, 2009 at 5:43 am
MICHAEL SANG THE SONG AS IF HE KNEW HE WAS TO DIE SOME TIME LATER. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. MICHAEL YOU WERE A KING OF KINGS. YOUR MEMORIES STILL REMAIN IN MY HEART.
MICHAEL WAS AND STILL REMAIN THE KING OF POP. WHAT AGREAT ARTIST HE WAS. MICHAEL YOU WILL NEVER BE 4GOTTEN 4 WHAT YOU DID. ONCE MORE MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE.
September 17th, 2009 at 4:35 am
AKON AND MICHACEL THEY ARE BEST SONG TO ME
October 6th, 2009 at 8:29 am
MJ we love you so much1 you ‘re a perfect guy i wiil never forget you we miss you . . .
October 17th, 2009 at 9:34 am
michaaaaaaael!!! you’ll be the best for ever and ever !!! i’m from indiana (the tremendous city where you were born)
, i’m your biggest fan there !!!! i’m one of your thousand and thousand BIG LOVERS here in indiana !!! luf ya 4ever sweetheart ! miss u so much !! i just can’t stop cryin’ everytime i think of u :’((
may GOD bless u and protect your children from every bad thing !
October 25th, 2009 at 4:30 am
i everyday listen to michael jackson and tears flows down my cheeks.
REST IN PEACE MY FAVORITE MUSICIAN.
October 26th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
omg… i have been mj’s num1 fan since i was3 years old and i love akon too. Me buzzin to know that the 2 atrist i love the most have done a song together . Mj rules the world and brings magic to his music . K ing of pop will live on forever . I pray for you everyday b4 goin to bed. love u forever, my mum h8s me cuz i never stop listing to ur music even wen u were alive. may god protect ur family !!!
i konw all the lyrics of all of micheal jacksons songs and akons!!! I am soo prud to have been mj s fan since forever and i still am
October 26th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Troi oi hay qua Akon - Michael J dung la su ket hop cua 2 ngo^i sao
November 5th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
MICHAEL SANG THE SONG AS IF HE KNEW HE WAS TO DIE SOME TIME LATER. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. MICHAEL YOU WERE A KING OF KINGS. YOUR MEMORIES STILL REMAIN IN MY HEART.
MICHAEL WAS AND STILL REMAIN THE KING OF POP. WHAT AGREAT ARTIST HE WAS. MICHAEL YOU WILL NEVER BE 4GOTTEN 4 WHAT YOU DID. ONCE MORE MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE
November 8th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
We’ll Miss you Michael Jackson..
November 14th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
eu lembro de coisas bunitas que possa exitir com essa música..
eu lembro das minhas amigas e etc…!!!
amu amu de paixão…
beijo ♥•, te emo…