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You Got That Thang
Uncle Kracker Lyrics


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You walk in with a crooked smile
Yeah your hair's a little out of style
But ooh, you got that thang

You're in and out of relationships
Your nail polish is always chipped
But ooh, you got that thang

The way you drink, the way you trip
The way you bite your bottom lip
Oh baby
The way you slip, the way you slide
The way you walk, the way you drive
Me crazy

You twirl around in your thrift store dress
You go to church but you don't confess
Ohh, you got that thang

You're in my head like an 80s song
And I just can't help but sing along

The way you tell me that I ain't your type
And then you text me around midnight
Ooh, you got that thang

The way you drink, the way you trip
The way you bite your bottom lip
Oh baby
The way you slip, the way you slide
The way you walk, the way you drive
Me crazy

Like a flower landin' on a bee
One day you're gonna fall for me
Ooh, you got that thang

You're in my head like an 80s song
And I just can't help but sing along

You walk in with a crooked smile
Yeah your hair's a little out of style
But ooh, you got that thang
Ooh you got that thang

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Uncle Kracker's song "You Got That Thang" express the singer's fascination with a person who may not fit societal standards of beauty, but whom he still finds attractive due to their unique qualities. The first verse acknowledges that the person may not have a perfect appearance, but still exudes something special that catches the attention of the singer. The second verse admits that the person is not perfect in their personal life either, as they go through relationships and have chipped nail polish. However, the singer is still enamored by the aspect of their personality that makes them stand out.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the different ways the person behaves that captivate the singer including their drinking habits, tripping, and lip biting. The third verse describes the person's quirky behavior while wearing a thrift store dress and attending church but not confessing. Despite this, the singer cannot shake the person from his mind since they are "in his head like an 80s song" that he can't stop singing along to. The final verse expresses the singer's belief that one day the person will fall for him due to their unique chemistry.


Essentially, the song highlights the idea that beauty is not just about outward appearance, but also about the unique qualities that make someone stand out. The singer is intrigued by the person's imperfections and quirks, and sees these qualities as adding to their attractiveness.


Line by Line Meaning

You walk in with a crooked smile
You don't have a perfect smile, but that doesn't matter to me


Yeah your hair's a little out of style
Your hair may not be fashionable, but that doesn't change how I feel about you


But ooh, you got that thang
There's something irresistible about you that I can't explain


You're in and out of relationships
You have a history of not committing to one person


Your nail polish is always chipped
You don't always have perfect nails


The way you drink, the way you trip
There's something quirky and charming about the way you behave


The way you bite your bottom lip
You have a subtle, sexy mannerism that drives me wild


Oh baby
I'm completely infatuated with you


The way you slip, the way you slide
Your movement is graceful and alluring


The way you walk, the way you drive
Everything you do has an inexplicable allure to it


Me crazy
You have me completely under your spell


You twirl around in your thrift store dress
You have your own unique sense of style that I find captivating


You go to church but you don't confess
You have your own way of living your life that may not conform to conventional expectations


You're in my head like an 80s song
I can't stop thinking about you


And I just can't help but sing along
I'm completely smitten with you and can't control my feelings


The way you tell me that I ain't your type
You may not see us as a perfect match, but I still can't resist you


And then you text me around midnight
You still come back to me, even if it's late at night


Like a flower landin' on a bee
We're meant to be together, no matter how unlikely it may seem


One day you're gonna fall for me
I have faith that one day you'll see how great we could be together


Ooh, you got that thang
There's something about you that I just can't resist




Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

Mike No


on Aces and Eights

The explanation of the meanings of the lyrics was either written by a kindergartener or AI bot.
The bar reference was about a guy who was cocky, especially about his billiards skills, high on himself with his head in the clouds, but not very grounded in reality, and was careless and died after getting hit by as truck as a result.

The next reference was a guy that would hit the clubs, chat up the chicks, bed them later that night, but fucked without wearing protection, i.e. condoms (gloves) because he was too cool for that (hardcore). He got HIV, contracted AIDS or some other STD and died, Again, a real player, but not grounded in reality and paid the price.

The third reference was of a young woman trying to 'make it in world', so she moved to the 'big city', and quickly realized the skills she learned in her small town wouldn't mean success on the basis of merit only. She realized the only way she could compete with her other coworkers for promotions was to sellout and perform oral sex on her male bosses. to help her achieve success in her career. (under a desk trying to make it to the top). Rumors swirled that she was a slut, and she never got the promotions or success that she craved.

In each case, either vanity, gluttony, or pride (3 of the 7 deadly sins) were cast aside in order to achieve their specific dreams and goals, and due to poor decision making, each ultimately 'paid the price' for their mistakes. "Watch what you ask for you might get it" is a warning to others that don't tempt fate, don't compromise your morals just to get the sweet taste of success, because you will lose every time, and sometimes with deadly consequences. Hence, Aces & 8's - "Dead Man's Hand' reference to the poker hand Bill Hickok was holding when he was approached by a buffalo hunter he had crossed in the past. Lyrics also parallel the "7 Deadly Sins" like desiring what other have but you can't get (lust, envy), desiring everything but wanting to work for it, takes shortcuts (lust, gluttony, sloth), getting what you want, but being unsatisfied, wanting more (lust, greed) and sacrificing one's owns morals and principals to achieve that lofty prize, or accomplishment.

In poker, The 'Ace' is the highest card, but in Blackjack can be assigned a value of 1 or 11. This wide range of values means that one needs to be true to their belief system regardless of whether you have good or evil intentions or meager or lofty goals. The 'Eights' is reference to the symbol for 'eternity', which is 8 laying on its side. This means you have to be vigilant and make good decisions your whole life. Hickok was playing 5-card stud and holding only four cards.....two A's and two 8's while playing poker in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. The fact that Hickok hand only consisted of four card (unfulfilled goals) and was waiting for his fifth card to be dealt by the dealer (Life),. Two scenarios exist: the next card (decision) could be another A or 8, elevating the hand to a full house therefore, which would be seen as 'good = luck = in the future' or the next card (decision) could be any other card in deck, not changing one's position in life and having to resort to bluffing (lying. deception. untruthfulness = evil) to win..

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