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.
I Do
Uncle Kracker Lyrics
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I just want to be the one that makes your river run
I know it ain't so fun bein all alone
And I know you wonder when you'll find yourself a home
You ain't foolin' no one baby
See you don't believe in you
But I do
Yeah I do
Yeah I do
If you want some company
I don't mind a ride
I don't want your money baby
And I don't want your pride
You might think I'm crazy
You just might be shy
I think this is good for us
But I could just be high
We can make this happen baby
I believe that's true
Yeah I do
Yes I do
Oh I do
Yes I do
You keep on lookin' baby
I hope it's all too sweet
I hope its fairy tales
And everything you dream
But just remember that we ain't all this kind
When you get tired of lookin' baby I ain't hard to find
Your wastin' all your time out there
'cause they don't care about you
But I do
Yeah I do
Oh I do
Yeah I do
Oh I do
Yeah I do
Uncle Kracker's "I Do" is a sweet and romantic tune that speaks about a guy's unyielding devotion to a girl who is looking for love in all the wrong places. The song opens with the singer acknowledging the girl's lonely days, and he wants to be the one who makes her happy. He believes that she is having a tough time finding love, and he wants to be the one to give her a home. He tells her that he knows she does not believe in herself, but he does. The chorus, "But I do," is repeated throughout the song, reinforcing his deep and genuine love for her.
The second verse goes on to detail his genuine affection for her. He tells her that he doesn't want her money or her pride; all he wants is her company. Despite her reservations and potential hesitation, he feels that this is the right thing for them. In the end, he urges her to stop looking for love in all the wrong places, and instead turn to him, as he is always there for her, and he cares about her more than anyone else.
Overall, the song is a beautiful portrayal of love and hope. The singer's words are full of promises and loyalty that appeal to anyone in search of a companion. The song's upbeat tune and simple lyrics make it easy to connect with and enjoy.
Line by Line Meaning
You spend your lonely days lookin' for someone
You are constantly searching for a partner to share your life with
I just want to be the one that makes your river run
I want to be the person who brings joy and excitement into your life
I know it ain't so fun being all alone
Being alone can be boring, dull, and not as enjoyable as having someone to spend time with
And I know you wonder when you'll find yourself a home
You often wonder when you will find a place to belong and someone to love
You ain't foolin' no one baby
You're not deceiving anyone with your facade of not needing love
See you don't believe in you
You lack confidence in yourself
But I do
I believe in you
If you want some company
If you desire companionship
I don't mind a ride
I'm happy to join you on your journey
I don't want your money baby
I'm not interested in your wealth
And I don't want your pride
I'm not interested in your ego
You might think I'm crazy
You could perceive me as eccentric
You just might be shy
You may be reserved or introverted
I think this is good for us
I believe we have a meaningful connection
But I could just be high
Alternatively, it's possible that I'm under the influence of drugs
We can make this happen baby
We can cultivate this relationship
I believe that's true
I have faith in our potential
You keep on lookin' baby
You continue to search
I hope it's all too sweet
Hopefully your search will end in a positive outcome
I hope its fairy tales
I hope your ideal love story becomes a reality
And everything you dream
And all your romantic aspirations
But just remember that we ain't all this kind
But keep in mind not everyone is as compassionate or genuine as I am
When you get tired of lookin' baby I ain't hard to find
If you become exhausted from searching, I'm readily available
Your wastin' all your time out there
You're spending too much time and energy searching elsewhere
'cause they don't care about you
Because those other people aren't invested in your well-being like I am
But I do
But I care
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW SHAFER, MICHAEL BRADFORD
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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..