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.
Intro
Uncle Kracker Lyrics
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Yep, member everything I told ya?
Yep
Got your song book?
Yep
Got them beats I gave ya?
Yep
Money?
Cell phone?
Uh huh
What's wrong?
What if I don't make it?
That's impossible
Well what if?
Fuck what and tell if to suck my dick
Alright
I taught you too well for that
Besides, the money's already made,
And the foundation's already been laid
Now remember the most important thing I
Taught ya when it gets crazy out there, with the
Money, and the girls,and the fame
What's that?
Make sure you pinch it at the top
Before you roll it down
Got it
Get outta here
The Intro by Uncle Kracker is a conversation between two people, one of whom is about to embark upon a musical journey. The person who is leaving is asking a series of questions - do you have your song book, do you have the beats I gave you, do you have money, do you have a cell phone? As they prepare to leave the other person says "what's wrong?" and the response is "what if I don't make it?" The other person reassures them that it's impossible and if they have any doubts, they should shove it. The departing person is reminded that the foundation has already been laid and the most important thing to remember is to "pinch it at the top before you roll it down."
Line by Line Meaning
Guess this is where I get off
I'm done giving you guidance and advice.
Yep, member everything I told ya?
Do you remember everything I told you?
Got your song book?
Do you have your lyrics and music with you?
Got them beats I gave ya?
Do you have the instrumental tracks I gave you?
Money?
Do you have enough money?
Cell phone?
Do you have your phone with you?
Uh huh
Yes.
What's wrong?
What's bothering you?
What if I don't make it?
What if I fail?
That's impossible
Failure is not an option.
Well what if?
What if it happens?
Fuck what and tell if to suck my dick
Don't worry about it and ignore negative thoughts or doubts.
Alright
Okay.
I taught you too well for that
I've taught you better than to doubt your abilities.
Besides, the money's already made
You've already secured financial success.
And the foundation's already been laid
You've laid the groundwork for your career.
Now remember the most important thing I
Taught ya when it gets crazy out there, with the
Money, and the girls,and the fame
Remember the most important lesson I taught you about managing money, relationships, and fame when things get overwhelming.
What's that?
What is the lesson?
Make sure you pinch it at the top
Before you roll it down
Make sure to handle the stress and pressure properly by taking a moment to relax and refocus.
Got it
Understood.
Get outta here
Now go and do your thing.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: R.J. RITCHIE, WESLEY GANDY
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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..