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.
Better Days
Uncle Kracker Lyrics
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The way things change
Try an keep it by the reigns
I'm a lone drifter, big money flipper
Take anything you got on the rocks in snifter
I missed her in Kentucky, went down to Louisiana
I never had no lovin' like I had in Alabama
A man of my word ain't out to hurt nobody
Been singin' lodi dodi since 84
And I'll be singin' lodi dodi 'til I'm 84
I couldn't ask for more, life's been sweet
So you can save the planet,
I'll save your seat
I been gone for weeks, I ain't slept days
I can't find myself in this self made maze
It's been so long since I've been fine
I'm just tryin' to see the bottom of this bottle of wine
And I know I'll see better days
Well I know you'll see things my way
I never thought about change until
Spend a little time where time stood still
Been lookin' for a mill but I keep comin' up shy
I been a broke fool, I ain't tryin' to be that guy
Want to ride like lightning, roll like thunder
I'm tryin' to get some money, I ain't getting any younger
At times I wonder, at times I won't
Sometimes I give a fuck but most times I don't
even care, through stained glass windows these eyes stare
I try to stay straight but it's kickin' my ass
Every time I look ahead I get a glimpse of the past
I sit half mass like a soldier's flag
That's why my left leg limps and my Dickies sag
It's been so long since I've been fine
I'm just tryin' to see the bottom of this bottle of wine
And I know I'll see better days
Well I know you'll see things my way
And I know I'll see better days
Well I know you'll see things my way
Well I been around this crooked land
I come across walks, I shook Jim Beam's hand
I got no plans and no place to go
It keep getting harder to just say no
I see the people laugh and people cry
That's how some live and that's how some die
Well me myself I'm gonna sit right here
And I'm a watch this world break down in tears
All my fears and dark grey skies
Couldn't crack my smile or break my stride
Got too much pride, I got too much shout
I might be down but I still ain't out
Got too much time and that's all I have
When I leave this world I'll still be sad
It's been so long since I've been fine
I'm just tryin', to see the bottom of this bottle of wine
And I know I'll see better days
Well I know you'll see things my way
And I know I'll see better days
Well I know you'll see things my way
The song "Better Days" by Uncle Kracker speaks about the struggles in life and the search for better days. The first stanza talks about the way life changes and the singer's attempt to keep control of it. He calls himself a "lone drifter" and "big money flipper" and is willing to take on anything that comes his way, including having a drink on the rocks. The singer reminisces about a woman he loved in Alabama, but he has to move on. He is just trying to keep the party going and make sure that everyone is enjoying themselves. He has been singing the same song since 1984, and he knows that singing will continue until he is 84. The singer is content with his life and has no desire to save the planet, but he will save someone's seat.
The second stanza of the song talks about the singer's struggles. He has been away from home for a while and has not slept. He is lost in the maze of his own making and is desperately trying to find his way out. The singer is trying to forget the past and move on to better days. He is trying to make some money and live an exciting life. He is aware that he is not getting any younger and needs to hurry up to achieve what he wants. However, at times, he loses interest in what he is doing, and nothing truly excites him.
Line by Line Meaning
85 miles out of Nashville, thinkin' bout
I'm reflecting while travelling, from 85 miles outside of Nashville
The way things change
Thinking about how things have changed over time
Try an keep it by the reigns
I am trying to hold on and control things
I'm a lone drifter, big money flipper
I am a wanderer by nature and I make a lot of money
Take anything you got on the rocks in snifter
I am willing to drink any kind of alcohol and willing to take any risk
I missed her in Kentucky, went down to Louisiana
I left someone behind in Kentucky and moved to Louisiana
I never had no lovin' like I had in Alabama
I have never received as much love as I did in Alabama
A man of my word ain't out to hurt nobody
I am an honest person and I never intend on hurting anyone
I'm just a M see to keep the boogie in the party
I am the one who keeps the party going
Been singin' lodi dodi since 84
I have been singing "Lodi Dodi" since 1984
And I'll be singin' lodi dodi 'til I'm 84
And I plan on singing "Lodi Dodi" until I am 84 years old
I couldn't ask for more, life's been sweet
I am grateful for my life as it has been enjoyable
So you can save the planet,
I'll save your seat
You focus on saving the planet while I save your seat (for you)
I been gone for weeks, I ain't slept days
I have been away for a long time without proper sleep
I can't find myself in this self made maze
I am lost in a maze of my own making
It's been so long since I've been fine
It has been a while since I have been truly happy
I'm just tryin' to see the bottom of this bottle of wine
I am trying to finish this bottle of wine
And I know I'll see better days
I have hope that better days are ahead
Well I know you'll see things my way
I believe you will eventually agree with me
I never thought about change until
I used to never think about changing my ways until
Spend a little time where time stood still
I realize that spending time where time has stood still can provide clarity
Been lookin' for a mill but I keep comin' up shy
I have been looking to make millions but I keep failing
I been a broke fool, I ain't tryin' to be that guy
I used to be broke but I don't want to go back to being that way
Want to ride like lightning, roll like thunder
I want to live extravagantly and recklessly
I'm tryin' to get some money, I ain't getting any younger
I am trying to make money quickly because I am realizing that time is running out
At times I wonder, at times I won't
Sometimes I contemplate things, other times I don't
Sometimes I give a fuck but most times I don't
I am indifferent most of the time
even care, through stained glass windows these eyes stare
I don't even care, I just stare through these stained glass windows
I try to stay straight but it's kickin' my ass
I am attempting to stay straight but it is challenging me
Every time I look ahead I get a glimpse of the past
Every time I try to move on, I am reminded of my past
I sit half mass like a soldier's flag
I am feeling defeated, like a soldier's flag flown at half mast
That's why my left leg limps and my Dickies sag
This is why my left leg limps and my pants sag
Well me myself I'm gonna sit right here
I am going to sit here by myself
And I'm a watch this world break down in tears
And I am going to watch this world fall apart and cry
All my fears and dark grey skies
I am afraid of what is to come and the negative outlook that I have
Couldn't crack my smile or break my stride
But I am optimistic and am able to stay strong through it all
Got too much pride, I got too much shout
I have too much pride and too strong of a voice
I might be down but I still ain't out
I might be struggling but I still have hope
Got too much time and that's all I have
I have a lot of time but not much else
When I leave this world I'll still be sad
When I die, I will still have regrets
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Kenneth Trombly, Kenny Olson, Matthew L. Shafer, Robert J. Ritchie
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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..