"People see stuff that is already there and ask why I dream stuff that neve… Read Full Bio ↴"People see stuff that is already there and ask why I dream stuff that never was and ask why not”. This saying describes the LACS, they saw what was already there, had big dreams to be there, and asked the music industry why not? Their hick hop and southern rock sound is stronger than the moonshine they drink. The LACS which is the famous short abbreviation of the Loud Ass Crackers are from the sandy dirt roads of Baxley, Georgia. A South Georgia town more famous for its sawmills and turpentine stills than for having a successful southern rap group. The LACS consist of hip hop artist Clay “Uncle Snap” Sharpe and lead vocalist / guitarist Brian “ Rooster” King. With a blue collar background they have worked shutdowns with the union and framed many a house to earn enough money keep their music dreams alive. The LACS latest album is still in the works but already has created a buzz with its contributions from Average Joe recording artist Colt Ford on the song “Shindig” and allowing the LACS the privilege of performing some of his tour dates. Want to have a good time and hear some hick hop country? Check out Colt Ford and the LACS, where you will see a show you won’t never forget. Keep watching for dates in your area. Keep listening and we hope you enjoy our new material.

For Once
The Lacs Lyrics

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If I wasted my whole life like I done this far
Would it make you happy to know
I did it your way, well I don’t think so
And I don’t know who appointed you
The one to tell me my point of view
And I can’t bare the lies you tell
Sorry but I wasn’t raised that well
So I’ll wipe the blood off my knuckles

Comb my hair and fix my clothes
Clean myself up and settle the score
And keep coming back for more-or-or-ore

Ain’t nobody gonna tell me what the hell to do
For once, I’m gonna do it my way
I’ve listened to ‘em way too long
So if I fail it’ll be my wrong-ong-ong-ong
Ain’t nobody gonna tell me how the hell to live
For once I gotta do it my way
And if you don’t wanna believe
Then y’all just wait and see-oh-oh-oh

If I had money and a model wife and a brand new car
Would it make you happy to know
I did it your way, well I don’t think so
I can’t please everybody all the time
And y’all done cluttered up my mind
I aim my truth right at your lies
And I will not apologize
So wipe that look up off of your face
Close your mouth and give me my space
Cuz I don’t want what you’re looking for
And I deserve a little more-or-or-ore

Ain’t nobody gonna tell me what the hell to do
For once, I’m gonna do it my way
I’ve listened to ‘em way too long
So if I fail it’ll be my wrong-ong-ong-ong
Ain’t nobody gonna tell me how the hell to live
For once I gotta do it my way
And if you don’t wanna believe
Then y’all just wait and see-oh-oh-oh

And as the days go by and the nights get longer
And the haters keep a hating and the feelings getting stronger
Tellin’ me what I could have been, spoken like a hypocrite
Tell me what I should be now, like I really give a shit
My life, my ways, my job, my habits is all intent to teach about
You read my dreams, it seem you need to practice what you preach about
I listened to y’all, damn ‘em all, and I was wrong a bunch
But I gotta do it, screw it, I’m doing it my way for once

See for once I’m gonna do it my way
For way too long, it’ll be my wrong
How to live now
I guess you don’t wanna believe
Then y’all just wait and see

Ain’t nobody gonna tell me what the hell to do
For once, I’m gonna do it my way
I’ve listened to ‘em way too long
So if I fail it’ll be my wrong-ong-ong-ong
Ain’t nobody gonna tell me how the hell to live
For once I gotta do it my way
And if you don’t wanna believe
Then y’all just wait and see-oh-oh-oh

Ain’t nobody gonna tell me what the hell to do
For once, I’m gonna do it my way
I’ve listened to ‘em way too long
So if I fail it’ll be my wrong-ong-ong-ong
Ain’t nobody gonna tell me how the hell to live

For once I gotta do it my way
And if you don’t wanna believe

Overall Meaning

The Lacs’ song “For Once” is an anthem of self-empowerment that encourages listeners not to let anyone else dictate their decisions in life. The lyrics depict a narrator who has spent his life trying to please others but has finally decided to pursue his own goals and live life on his own terms. The singer is tired of being told what to do and decides to assert his independence by making decisions that are true to himself.

The lyrics acknowledge the pressure that people often feel to conform to social norms and meet others’ expectations. This can be seen in lines such as “I can’t please everybody all the time, and y’all done cluttered up my mind.” By doing things their own way, the singer asserts their individuality and freedom, even if it means making mistakes and failing.

The chorus of “For Once” is especially powerful, repeating the phrase “Ain’t nobody gonna tell me what the hell to do” which affirms the singer’s sense of self-reliance and determination. The song encourages listeners to take control of their own lives, saying “For once, I’m gonna do it my way.”

Overall, “For Once” is a song about breaking free from the constraints of social norms and expectations and living life on one’s own terms, even if it means making mistakes and taking risks.

Line by Line Meaning

If I wasted my whole life like I done this far
If I continue living my life the way I have been, with all of its mistakes and missteps,

Would it make you happy to know
Would you be pleased if my life continued to be a mess?

I did it your way, well I don’t think so
I refuse to continue living according to your expectations.

And I don’t know who appointed you
I don't understand why you think you have the authority to dictate how I should live my life.

The one to tell me my point of view
You're trying to control the way I think and feel.

And I can’t bare the lies you tell
I can't handle your dishonesty.

Sorry but I wasn’t raised that well
I wasn't brought up to tolerate such behavior.

So I’ll wipe the blood off my knuckles
I'll clean up after the fights I've had to stand up for myself.

Comb my hair and fix my clothes
I'll take care of myself and present myself in the best way possible.

Clean myself up and settle the score
I'll get rid of any dirt on my name and prove that I'm capable of succeeding on my own terms.

And keep coming back for more-or-or-ore
I won't give up, and I'll keep fighting for what I believe in.

Ain’t nobody gonna tell me what the hell to do
I won't let anyone else make decisions for me anymore.

For once, I’m gonna do it my way
This time, I'll live my life according to my own values and beliefs.

I’ve listened to ‘em way too long
I've spent too much time taking advice from others and ignoring my own instincts.

So if I fail it’ll be my wrong-ong-ong-ong
If I don't succeed, it will be my own fault, and I'll learn from my mistakes.

Ain’t nobody gonna tell me how the hell to live
No one has the right to dictate my choices and lifestyle.

For once I gotta do it my way
I know I need to live for myself and make decisions that align with my own values.

And if you don’t wanna believe
If you can't accept my choices,

Then y’all just wait and see-oh-oh-oh
You can wait and see what happens as I take control of my life.

If I had money and a model wife and a brand new car
Even if I achieved all the things that society says will lead to happiness,

Would it make you happy to know
Would you be satisfied if I did it all to please you?

I can’t please everybody all the time
I know that it's impossible to make everyone happy all of the time.

And y’all done cluttered up my mind
All of the conflicting advice and opinions have made it hard to know what to do.

I aim my truth right at your lies
I'll face the reality of my situation and won't let anyone deceive me anymore.

And I will not apologize
I won't be sorry for living my life on my own terms.

So wipe that look up off of your face
Stop judging me and being condescending.

Close your mouth and give me my space
Stop trying to control me and let me live my own life.

Cuz I don’t want what you’re looking for
I know what I want in life and it's not the same as what you desire.

And I deserve a little more-or-or-ore
I deserve the chance to make my own choices and live my life my way.

And as the days go by and the nights get longer
Over time, I'm learning more about myself and becoming stronger in my convictions.

And the haters keep a hating and the feelings getting stronger
As I stand up for my beliefs, there will always be people who don't approve, but I won't let their negativity bring me down.

Tellin’ me what I could have been, spoken like a hypocrite
People who criticize or judge me often say things that contradict their own behavior or choices.

Tell me what I should be now, like I really give a shit
I'm not going to let others tell me what I should be or how I should live, and I don't care about their opinions anymore.

My life, my ways, my job, my habits is all intent to teach about
I believe that by living my life on my own terms, I can inspire others to do the same and embrace their own dreams and values.

You read my dreams, it seem you need to practice what you preach about
Those who try to tell me how to live often don't live up to their own advice or standards.

I listened to y’all, damn ‘em all, and I was wrong a bunch
I used to listen to others and let their opinions sway me, but now I know that I need to trust my own instincts and values.

But I gotta do it, screw it, I’m doing it my way for once
I know that I need to take control of my life and live according to my own beliefs, even if it means going against the expectations of others.

See for once I’m gonna do it my way
This time, I'm going to take charge of my own life and do what feels right for me.

For way too long, it’ll be my wrong
I know that I might make mistakes along the way, but I'm willing to take that risk to live my life on my terms.

How to live now
I need to figure out my own path and make my own choices.

I guess you don’t wanna believe
I understand that you might not agree with my choices or support me, and that's okay.

Then y’all just wait and see
I'll prove to myself and to others that I can succeed and live a fulfilling life doing things my way.

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