Carter began his performing career at the age of seven, as the lead singer of a local band, Dead End. He made his first solo appearance, singing a cover of The Jets' Crush on You, when opening for the Backstreet Boys in Berlin in March 1997. The performance was followed by a record contract, and in the fall of 1997, he released his first single, "Crush on You". His first full-length album was released on December 1, 1997. The album, Aaron Carter achieved gold status in Norway, Spain, Denmark, Canada, and Germany, and was released in the United States on June 16, 1998.
His next album, Aaron's Party (Come Get It) was released in the United States on September 26, 2000 under the Jive label. The album achieved triple-platinum certification, selling more than 1.5 million copies in the United States. At the age of 13, Carter recorded the album Oh Aaron, which was released on August 7, 2001 and featured his first duet recording with his brother, Nick.
Carter's next album, Another Earthquake, was released on September 3, 2002, during the "Rock, Rap, and Retro" tour. The album featured the patriotic-themed "America A.O." and the ballad "Do You Remember". Carter's Most Requested Hits, a collection including tracks from his last three albums as well as a new single, One Better, was released on November 3, 2003.
"Saturday Night", was released on March 22, 2005 and promoted by Carter during his summer 2005 Remix Tour. The single was also featured in the soundtrack of the film Popstar, in which Carter starred. Carter was also one of the many artists to record a song on the album DisneyMania. Carter recorded "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" from The Lion King.
During a chance encounter at a mutual friend's recording studio on May 10, 2009, Aaron wrote and recorded the song, "I Love Everything About You" with MTV reality show host Tila Tequila.
On May 23, 2009, "I Ain't Gonna Take No More," a song intended for inclusion on Carter's next album, was leaked to the media. Also in 2009 Aaron released the single "Dance With Me (feat. Flo Rida)". In 2010 he released "Planet Rock" which features Busta Rhymes.
Aaron released lead single Fools Gold of his upcoming 5th album LøVë on April 1st 2016. The new upcoming 5th album LøVë is expected to drop late 2016 or early 2017.
Aaron died on November 5th 2022 in his home (Lancaster, California). He was 34 years old.
Iko Iko
Aaron Carter Lyrics
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My grand-ma told your grand-ma: "I'm gon-na set your flag on fire."
Talk-in' 'bout, Hey now ! Hey now ! I-ko, I-ko, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
Look at my king all dressed in red I-ko, I-ko, un-day.
I bet-cha five dol-lars he'll kill you dead, jock-a-mo fee na-né
Talk-in' 'bout, Hey now ! Hey now ! I-ko, I-ko, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
My flag boy and your flag boy were
Sit-tin' by the fire. - My flag boy told
Your flag boy: "I'm gon-na set your flag on fire."
Talk-in' 'bout, Hey now ! Hey now ! I-KO, I-KO, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
See that guy all dressed in green? I-KO, I-KO, un-day.
He's not a man, he's a lov-in' ma-chine
Jock-a mo fee na-né
Talk-in' 'bout, hey now! Hey now! I-ko, I-ko, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
The song 'Iko Iko' by Aaron Carter is a cover of the 1965 hit by The Dixie Cups. It has its roots in New Orleans folklore and its lyrics are heavily influenced by the Mardi Gras Indian chants. The song is told from the perspective of a young girl, who is sitting by the fire with her grandmother. The grandmother tells her granddaughter that she is going to "set your flag on fire," which is a metaphor for claiming victory or dominance over another tribe.
The song uses a lot of Creole words and phrases, like "jock-a-mo fee-na-né," which loosely translates to "everyone is having a good time." The song also mentions a king dressed in red, who is likely a reference to the historical figure of Chief Red Hawk of the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indian tribe. The lines, "See that guy all dressed in green? He's not a man, he's a lovin' machine," are a nod to the traditional Mardi Gras costuming, where men would dress in green suits with fringes and beads to symbolize their status as warriors.
Overall, the song is a celebratory tribute to the Mardi Gras Indian culture and its traditions of music, dance, and community. It reflects the New Orleans spirit of joy, resilience, and cultural pride.
Line by Line Meaning
My grand-ma and your grand-ma were sit-tin' by the fire.
Two grandmothers sat by the fire.
My grand-ma told your grand-ma: "I'm gon-na set your flag on fire."
One grandma threatened the other.
Talk-in' 'bout, Hey now ! Hey now ! I-ko, I-ko, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
The chant that follows the story.
Look at my king all dressed in red I-ko, I-ko, un-day.
Someone wearing red is being pointed out.
I bet-cha five dol-lars he'll kill you dead, jock-a-mo fee na-né
There is a bet placed on someone getting killed.
My flag boy and your flag boy were
Sit-tin' by the fire. - My flag boy told
Your flag boy: "I'm gon-na set your flag on fire."
Two flag bearers share a similar interaction as the grandmothers.
See that guy all dressed in green? I-KO, I-KO, un-day.
Someone wearing green is being pointed out.
He's not a man, he's a lov-in' ma-chine
Jock-a mo fee na-né
The person in green is noted for their romantic prowess.
Talk-in' 'bout, hey now! Hey now! I-ko, I-ko, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
The chant is repeated at the end.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barbara Anne Hawkins, Joan Marie Johnson, Rosa Lee Hawkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Real Estate with Khelley Adams
Came back to fall down the rabbit hole and remembered almost every word without hesitation. My heart mourns for him and I hope he found the peace he needed ♥️
Inertia Air
@I Know Nothing But Christ Who Is Risen!nice job projecting your subjective interpretation with regards to the context of the words from another individual. Best part as the God bless follow up 😂
Real Estate with Khelley Adams
@I Know Nothing But Christ Who Is Risen! I have no idea what you are talking about so I’ll claim the ignorance 😂
I Know Nothing But Christ Who Is Risen!
Nice Alice In Wonderland programming trigger for programmed child sex-slaves who are watching! I pray that it was out of ignorance. God Bless! =)
popsingerstar
ditto & he definitely found it cuz hes in heaven now. but im gonna miss aaron too :( he was my childhood. r.i.p. aaron :( i was bummed on saturday :(
Katarina
Been the better part of 20+ years since I listen to Aaron Carter. Just revisiting and blasting old songs from my childhood in celebration of his memory, thanks for the times budd, rest easy 🕊️
brunosthumb
same!
Erika
RIP TO THIS KING ❤
popsingerstar
@Erika i had aarons party (come get it), oh aaron & another earthquake! when they came out. i remember first hearing his songs one better & saturday night on radio disney when i was 10. hes with leslie again in heaven & hopefully looking down on all his fans
metal shadow
Yes