He started out his career at a young age as a fledgling rapper. He met Kid Rock in 1987, and Rock asked Kracker to become his DJ. Kracker did not know how to work the turntables, but he soon learned how to, and he became a long-term friend and colleague of Rock.
Kracker worked with Kid Rock until he became a solo artist in 2000.
The My Hometown Songfacts reports that Kracker recorded Postcards From Home over seven weeks in early 2011. The album title was inspired by his hectic life on the road after his successful Happy Hour longplayer.
Aces & 8's
Uncle Kracker Lyrics
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And got the low down from the guy with the jewel
He was playin' pool and he thought he was good
Cause he bet me five dimes, he could sink em with his foot
He grabbed a stick, tried to kick it with his heel
Did a sick back flip and ended up full kneel
He didn't squeal, but it looked like it hurt
And it did cause he took me for my cash and my shirt
Just as he was leaving he tipped his hat
Then he laughed and said, I'm sorry bout your luck
When he walked out the door he got hit by a truck
Ace's and eight's
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That's a dead man's hand
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How bout the guy, used to hang in the clubs
Getting all the numbers and getting all the love
He didn't wear gloves, he was too hard core
May he rest in peace, we don't see him anymore
Lots of stories and old cliches
Small town girl tryin' to make her way
She moved to the city, all she wanted was a job
Now she's underneath the desk tryin' to move to the top
It won't stop cause the circle won't let it
Be careful what you wish for, you might get it
You know the cat got macked by the bees
He was messin' with the honey and the mouse and the cheese
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That's a dead man's hand
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You could beat the system, you could beat your girl
But who ya gonna beat come the end of the world
Imagine everything you ever worked for, strived for
Suddenly becomin' everything your gonna die for
Now what'd ya live for
Nothing anymore right
How could you live your whole life uptight
See everything you did and everything you seen
Rolled around in the mud, but you couldn't come clean
And that makes you dirty, now how does that feel
Living life like an open cut that won't heal
Sore at the world and you don't know why
You bounced like a ball and that's how you'll die
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That's a dead man's hand
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The lyrics of the song Aces & 8's by Uncle Kracker narrate different stories and experiences, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the inevitability of death. The song opens with the singer walking into a bar and sitting down next to a man who was betting he could sink a pool ball with his foot. The man cheats the singer out of his cash and shirt, but dies shortly after leaving the bar. The phrase "Ace's and eight's" refers to a poker hand, also known as the "Dead Man's Hand," that was allegedly held by Wild Bill Hickok and consisted of aces and eights. The tragic fate of the man who won the singer's money and the reference to "Ace's and eight's" serve as a reminder of the fragility of life and the unavoidable end that awaits everyone.
The second verse of the song talks about a man who used to hang in the clubs and get all the numbers, but who is no longer around. It then goes on to tell the story of a small-town girl who moved to the city to try and get a job but ended up having to engage in sexual favors to move up the corporate ladder. The chorus "Ace's and eight's, that's a dead man's hand" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the theme of death and the unpredictability of life.
The last verse talks about how one can beat the system and beat their girl, but when it comes to the end of the world, there is no one to beat. The lyrics urge listeners to imagine everything they've ever worked or strived for suddenly becoming everything they're going to die for. It emphasizes that in the end, nothing will matter anymore, and the lyrics encourage listeners to live their lives more wisely.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked up in the bar and sat down on the stool
The singer enters the bar and takes a seat.
And got the low down from the guy with the jewel
The singer speaks to a man with a jade (a precious stone) and discovers some information.
He was playin' pool and he thought he was good
The man with whom the singer spoke thinks he's good at playing pool.
Cause he bet me five dimes, he could sink em with his foot
The man bets that he can sink the balls using his foot for $50 (five dimes).
He grabbed a stick, tried to kick it with his heel
The man kicked the cue ball with his heel.
Did a sick back flip and ended up full kneel
The man attempts a backflip but lands on his knees.
He didn't squeal, but it looked like it hurt
The man doesn't make any noise but appears to be in pain.
And it did cause he took me for my cash and my shirt
The man takes advantage of the situation and steals the artist's money and shirt.
I got worked, but what's worse than that
The artist realizes he has been fooled.
Just as he was leaving he tipped his hat
The man sarcastically acknowledges the artist before leaving.
Then he laughed and said, I'm sorry bout your luck
The man laughs and mocks the singer's misfortune.
When he walked out the door he got hit by a truck
The man leaves and is immediately hit by a truck.
Ace's and eight's
Refers to the poker hand known as the 'dead man's hand.
That's a dead man's hand
Refers to the poker hand held by Wild Bill Hickok when he was shot dead while playing poker.
How bout the guy, used to hang in the clubs
The singer now talks about another person he knows.
Getting all the numbers and getting all the love
This person is able to attract a lot of attention from women.
He didn't wear gloves, he was too hard core
This person is not afraid of getting his hands dirty.
May he rest in peace, we don't see him anymore
This person is no longer around, and may have passed away.
Lots of stories and old cliches
There are many tales and overused sayings.
Small town girl tryin' to make her way
The artist now talks about a woman who is trying to make a better life for herself.
She moved to the city, all she wanted was a job
This woman has left her small town in search of employment.
Now she's underneath the desk tryin' to move to the top
This woman is now in a position where she is willing to do anything to get ahead.
It won't stop cause the circle won't let it
This woman is caught up in a lifestyle that does not allow her to escape.
Be careful what you wish for, you might get it
One must be cautious about their desires, as they may not turn out as expected.
You know the cat got macked by the bees
Another person died, likely from being stung by bees.
He was messin' with the honey and the mouse and the cheese
This person was likely involved in something that lead to their demise.
You could beat the system, you could beat your girl
The singer now reflects on potential ways to win things.
But who ya gonna beat come the end of the world
However, these things hold no value in the face of the inevitable end of the world.
Imagine everything you ever worked for, strived for
The artist is now asking the listener to think about everything they have ever done in their life.
Suddenly becomin' everything your gonna die for
All of these things become meaningless in the face of death.
Now what'd ya live for
The singer questions the meaning of life.
Nothing anymore right
The artist concludes that life has no meaning.
How could you live your whole life uptight
The artist wonders how someone could live an unhappy and anxious life.
See everything you did and everything you seen
The artist is now questioning the significance of everything they have ever experienced or done.
Rolled around in the mud, but you couldn't come clean
Despite being exposed to things that might make someone feel dirty, the singer is still not able to fully come to terms with their past.
And that makes you dirty, now how does that feel
The artist is now acknowledging their own feelings about their past.
Living life like an open cut that won't heal
The singer feels as though they can't escape their painful past.
Sore at the world and you don't know why
The singer now has a negative view on the world.
You bounced like a ball and that's how you'll die
The singer depicts life as being without control, and that this lack of control extends into death.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: MATTHEW SHAFER, MARTIN L. GROSS, MICHAEL BRADFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lil Cam 5 1
if you mess around with Denace, you will wind up eating an Eminem. you will then start screaming for the Yelawolf, wishing you were a Kid Rock. so you decided to go to Uncle Krackers, to hang out with Bon Jovi. but you had to be home by Sixx Am, so you left and were struck with a Five Finger Death Punch. now your dead and must Shinedown, so Disturbed can do the work.
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jim patenaude
most under rated artist of all
Junabells
jim patenaude this is garbage... warning incoming trigger
Sean Gillooley
Meh his vocals very limited he annoyed me on certain kid rock songs live his voice would crack so bad. He can write a good chorus that catch but his verses always flat with no range and cuz of that he uses autotune which I dispise sometimes he pulls a good vocal outside of the songs he does with kid rock which smoke his entire catalog ( trucker anthem,dark and grey, krack rocks,welcome 2 the party etc) the rap songs that dont include singing his good songs like steak and shrimpz and break u off
swami fakkananda
So am I so am I!!! Hebehab
Brittany Judkins
It took me a while but thanks for your efforts God has opened my eyes to show me the truth of this song. The Angel should have never been given over to men or any other entity claiming the power of the head of the Angel of the Lord.
Tammie Knuth
His 🎄 prayers and wishes being fulfilled and answered. He played your heart like a little violin
Billy YT
Me And My Dad Love This Song
Jae White
One of the few good songs he had
chris womack
hella good song
Christan Culver
On TNA Impact this should be the theme song of ACES AND EIGHTS