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 and Eights
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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In Uncle Kracker's Aces and Eights, the singer walks into a bar and sits down on a stool. He strikes up a conversation with a man who was playing pool and had a jewel in his possession. This man was overly confident and bet the singer that he could sink the pool balls with his foot, but in trying to do so, he did a sick backflip and ended up on his knees. Although he didn't scream, his act had clearly resulted in an injury. But before leaving, he tipped his hat and laughed, apologizing for the singer's bad luck. Unfortunately, the man was immediately hit by a truck when he stepped out of the bar, and the song title "Aces and Eights" refers to the dead man's poker hand that he was holding at the time of his death.
The rest of the song is a series of vignettes about different characters, including a guy who used to hang out in clubs and get all the love, a woman who moved to the city and ends up sleeping her way to the top, and a person who has led an unfulfilling life and is now facing the end of the world. In all these situations, the characters are cautioned to be careful what they wish for and to consider the consequences of their actions. The chorus repeats the phrase "Aces and Eights" as a warning that eventually, everyone's luck will run out and the consequences of their actions will come back to haunt them.
Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the fragility of life and the idea that we are all at the mercy of fate to some extent. It cautions listeners to be careful with their actions and to appreciate the time they have, even as it acknowledges that we all make mistakes and have regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked up in the bar and sat down on the stool
I entered the bar and found a seat
And got the low down from the guy with the jewel
I got some information from the guy with the diamond
He was playin' pool and he thought he was good
He was shooting pool with confidence
Cause he bet me five dimes, he could sink em with his foot
He wagered 50 cents, betting he could sink balls with his feet
He grabbed a stick, tried to kick it with his heel
He picked up the pool cue, and attempted to strike it with his heel
Did a sick back flip and ended up full kneel
He performed a cool acrobatic move, but landed awkwardly on his knees
He didn't squeal, but it looked like it hurt
He didn't scream, but it appeared to be painful
And it did cause he took me for my cash and my shirt
In fact, it was painful because he stole my money and clothing
I got worked, but what's worse than that
I got swindled, but it wasn't even the worst part
Just as he was leaving he tipped his hat
As he departed, he doffed his hat in farewell
Then he laughed and said, I'm sorry bout your luck
He chuckled and apologized for my misfortune
When he walked out the door he got hit by a truck
As he left the building, he was struck by a vehicle
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Refers to the hand famously held by Wild Bill Hickok before he was shot dead, suggesting a bad situation
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Concluding the reference to Wild Bill's hand as a symbol of death
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How bout the guy, used to hang in the clubs
What about that guy who frequented the nightclubs?
Getting all the numbers and getting all the love
Collecting plenty of phone numbers and romantic attention
He didn't wear gloves, he was too hard core
He didn't wear gloves because he was a tough guy
May he rest in peace, we don't see him anymore
He has likely passed away, and we haven't seen him in a while
Lots of stories and old cliches
There are numerous anecdotes and overused phrases
Small town girl tryin' to make her way
A girl from a small town trying to succeed
She moved to the city, all she wanted was a job
She relocated to the city in search of work
Now she's underneath the desk tryin' to move to the top
Now she's taken advantage of her position under the desk to advance in the company
It won't stop cause the circle won't let it
The cycle of exploitation will continue because the system permits it
Be careful what you wish for, you might get it
Be cautious about your desires, as they might have unintended consequences
You know the cat got macked by the bees
You're aware that the guy was beaten up by his enemies
He was messin' with the honey and the mouse and the cheese
He was playing with dangerous people and ended up in trouble
You could beat the system, you could beat your girl
It's possible to overcome the constraints placed on you, and even win over your romantic partner
But who ya gonna beat come the end of the world
You might be able to overcome some obstacles, but you can't beat the end of the world
Imagine everything you ever worked for, strived for
Visualize all your achievements and goals
Suddenly becomin' everything your gonna die for
Suddenly, all those accomplishments become the things you'll die for
Now what'd ya live for
What was the point of living, then?
Nothing anymore right
There's no meaning left now, is there?
How could you live your whole life uptight
Why would you live your entire life in such anxiety?
See everything you did and everything you seen
You realize everything you've accomplished and all you've witnessed
Rolled around in the mud, but you couldn't come clean
You've been involved in some unsavory activities, and can't be honest about it
And that makes you dirty, now how does that feel
That makes you a dishonest person - how does that make you feel?
Living life like an open cut that won't heal
Living life in constant pain and turmoil that doesn't lessen
Sore at the world and you don't know why
Feeling angry and resentful toward the world without understanding why
You bounced like a ball and that's how you'll die
You've been through a lot, and that's how you'll come to an end
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW SHAFER, MARTIN L. GROSS, MICHAEL BRADFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mike No
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..
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