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.
HEY HEY HEY
Uncle Kracker Lyrics
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Feelin' unforgiven
Feels like I've been gettin'
Anything and everything wrong
Well I've always had my trouble
Lately it's been double
Somethin' busts my bubble
But those days are behind me
You ain't gonna find me
Sittin' round, countin' raindrops
Hey hey hey
The sun is shining on my face
And everythin' will be okay
It's a fact, yeah
I made it back, and
This time I'm here to stay
Hey hey hey
Now the clouds have parted
Let's get the party started
Call up the broken-hearted
Tell 'em that I'm back in town
I'm buyin' the whole place a round
Bad days behind me
My baby beside me
I feel my luck starting to change
Hey hey hey
The sun is shining on my face
And everythin' will be okay
It's a fact, yeah
I made it back, and
This time I'm here to stay
Hey hey hey
The sun is shining on my face
Bad days behind me
My baby beside me
I feel my luck starting to change
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
The sun is shining on my face
And everythin' will be okay
It's a fact, yeah
I made it back, and
This time I'm here to stay
Hey hey hey
The sun is shining on my face
And everythin' will be okay
It's a fact, yeah
I made it back, and
This time I'm here to stay
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
The opening lines of Uncle Kracker’s song Hey Hey Hey speak to the singer's feelings of being down on himself lately. He sings of "Feelin' unforgiven" and as if he's been "gettin' anything and everything wrong." Uncle Kracker is acknowledging the recent struggles he's faced, both in his external world as well as his own personal internal battles. He claims that he's always had his trouble, but lately, it's been double. His bubble has burst and he's been barely able to keep himself afloat. But despite all of these negative feelings and experiences, Uncle Kracker insists that those days are behind him. He declares that he's not just sitting around feeling sorry for himself anymore, but rather, the sun is shining on his face, and everything will be okay.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated "Hey hey hey," is catchy and uplifting. The singer seems to be reveling in his newfound clarity and good fortune. He's made it back and this time, he's here to stay. The clouds have parted and it's time to party. Uncle Kracker wants to spread his joy to those around him, to buy a round for everyone in the place, and to let the brokenhearted know that he's back in town.
Overall, Uncle Kracker's song Hey Hey Hey is a testament to the power of positive thinking, determination, and resilience. The lyrics speak to the fact that we all face challenges and setbacks in life, but it's how we respond to them that matters. By choosing to focus on the positive, Uncle Kracker is able to overcome the obstacles he's faced and find his way back to a place of joy and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been livin'
Recently, I have been existing
Feelin' unforgiven
Experiencing a lack of forgiveness
Feels like I've been gettin'
Seems like I have been receiving
Anything and everything wrong
All things have been incorrect
Well I've always had my trouble
I have always had my difficulties
Lately it's been double
Recently, it has been twice as much
Somethin' busts my bubble
Something has burst my positive outlook
Keeps me barely floatin' along
Causes me to barely stay afloat
But those days are behind me
Those days are in the past now
You ain't gonna find me
You will not locate me
Sittin' round, countin' raindrops
Just sitting around, feeling miserable
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of positivity
The sun is shining on my face
I am experiencing a positive moment
And everythin' will be okay
All will be well
It's a fact, yeah
This is the truth
I made it back, and
I have returned and persevered through struggles
This time I'm here to stay
I will remain present
Now the clouds have parted
The negative aspects have dissipated
Let's get the party started
Begin to celebrate the positive moment
Call up the broken-hearted
Invite those who have suffered to join in celebration
Tell 'em that I'm back in town
Inform them that I have returned
I'm buyin' the whole place a round
I will provide beverages for everyone
Bad days behind me
Negative experiences are no longer present
My baby beside me
I am with my significant other
I feel my luck starting to change
I sense improvement in my situation
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of optimism
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of positivity
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of optimism
The sun is shining on my face
I am experiencing a positive moment
And everythin' will be okay
All will be well
It's a fact, yeah
This is the truth
I made it back, and
I have returned and persevered through struggles
This time I'm here to stay
I will remain present
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of positivity
The sun is shining on my face
I am experiencing a positive moment
Bad days behind me
Negative experiences are no longer present
My baby beside me
I am with my significant other
I feel my luck starting to change
I sense improvement in my situation
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of optimism
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of positivity
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of optimism
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of positivity
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of optimism
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of positivity
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of optimism
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN THOMAS HARDING, BLAIR DALY, MATTHEW SHAFER
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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..