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.
Happy
Uncle Kracker Lyrics
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Like every day's your birthday
Summertime is in your eyes, even on a rainy Thursday
Look at you, spinning around
Like the world's your merry-go-round
And there's no stopping you now
Whoever you're with, I hope that you're having
The time of your life and everything's right
Whatever you wish, I hope that you get it
When love walks in, I hope that you let it
And baby be glad when you look back at me
I'll never be sad as long as you're happy
You leave your mark on every heart
If no one ever tells ya
So paint your name on the rain
The world is your umbrella
Look at you spinning and spinning
Sometimes goodbye is just the beginning
Wherever you are, I hope that you're laughing
Whoever you're with, I hope that you're having
The time of your life and everything's right
Whatever you wish, I hope that you get it
When love walks in, I hope that you let it
Baby be glad when you look back at me
I'll never be sad as long as you're happy
Look at you, spinning around
Your feet don't even touch the ground
Wherever you are, I hope that you're laughing
Whoever you're with, I hope that you're having
The time of your life and everything's right
Whatever you wish, I hope that you get it
When love walks in, I hope that you let it
Baby be glad when you look back at me
I'll never be sad, I'll never be sad
Wherever you are, I hope that you're laughing
Whoever you're with, I hope that you're having
The time of your life and everything's right
Whatever you wish, I hope that you get it
When love walks in, I hope that you let it
Baby be glad when you look back at me
I'll never be sad as long as you're happy
The song "Happy" by Uncle Kracker is a heartfelt tribute to someone who exudes happiness in every aspect of their life. The song starts off by describing this person as someone who sparkles like the stars and wears a smile as if it were their birthday every day. Their eyes are filled with summertime vibes even when it is a rainy day. The person is depicted as carefree and playful, spinning around like a merry-go-round, and not caring about the world's worries.
The chorus of the song expresses a beautiful wish for this person's happiness, no matter where they are or who they are with. Uncle Kracker hopes that this person is always laughing and enjoying the time of their life, and everything is just right for them. He also hopes that they get their every wish, and when love enters their life, they embrace it. The artist also expresses his own happiness in knowing this person, as their joyful demeanor brings him nothing but pure joy.
The song's lyrics highlight the importance of positivity and happiness in life, and how it can have a significant impact on others around you. The song's upbeat rhythm and easy-to-remember lyrics make it an instant feel-good anthem that resonates with everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
You spark the stars, you wear a smile
You have a special quality that makes everything around you shine, and you always have a smile on your face
Like every day's your birthday
You approach life with a child-like wonder and joy, making every day feel like a celebration
Summertime is in your eyes, even on a rainy Thursday
Your eyes reflect warmth and brightness, even on days that seem dull and gloomy
Look at you, spinning around
You always keep moving forward, embracing the changes and challenges that come your way
Like the world's your merry-go-round
You see the world as a magical playground, full of endless possibilities and fun
And there's no stopping you now
You are determined and unstoppable, always pushing forward towards your goals
Wherever you are, I hope that you're laughing
I wish that you are always happy and find joy in every moment, no matter where you are or what you're doing
Whoever you're with, I hope that you're having
I hope that whoever you spend time with brings you joy and happiness
The time of your life and everything's right
I hope that your life is filled with moments of pure bliss and that everything falls into place for you
Whatever you wish, I hope that you get it
I hope that all your dreams and desires come true for you
When love walks in, I hope that you let it
I hope that you open your heart to love and let it guide you towards happiness
And baby be glad when you look back at me
I hope that you remember the times we shared with fondness and happiness
I'll never be sad as long as you're happy
Seeing you happy is all that matters to me, and as long as you are, I'll never be sad
You leave your mark on every heart
Your presence has a profound impact on everyone you meet and touches their hearts
If no one ever tells ya
Even if people around you don't always express it, know that you make a difference in their lives
So paint your name on the rain
Leave your mark on the world, even in the most unexpected places
The world is your umbrella
The world is your shelter and protection, and you have everything you need to weather any storm
Sometimes goodbye is just the beginning
Saying goodbye to one thing can be the start of something new and exciting
Your feet don't even touch the ground
You're so full of energy and light that you seem to float above the ground, unburdened by the weight of the world
I'll never be sad, I'll never be sad
If you're happy, then I'm happy, and I'll never feel sad as long as you're in a good place
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW SHAFER, J.T HARDING, SHANE MCNALLY, CHRIS TOMKINS
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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..