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.
Keep It Comin'
Uncle Kracker Lyrics
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I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
Ain't it great to be alive
Ain't it great to breathe
Ain't it great to have hit songs hidden up my sleeves
I don't fly like a bird I just shine for loot, uh!
You can believe I ain't close to done
You talk hits, you've never been close to one
You ain't supposed to run, you can tell them I said that
Quick from the get, you know my hearts where my heads at
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it, I'll keep it, I'll keep it,
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
Spent the last six months sittin' out in the cold
You know I cried for help but I got put on hold
We dropped double wide and you thought it would fold
It wasn't lookin' good, but now your uncle went gold
Sold five hundred thou like plow
Pushed one million everybody went how?
Now I'm two plus, sittin' two plush
I dare your punk ass to ask me what?
I sold the farm and bought it right back
I was sittin' in the red but now I'm back in the black, uh!
I'm in tact went from broke to plastic
All my hoopties turned into classics
I've outlasted singin' yes yes y'all
Got em' all kinda hopin' I'll return their calls
And just when you thought that there was nothin' to see
You heard me comin' around the corner hummin', follow me
And here I am, I'm live and direct
I'm makin' everybody wonder what I'm gonna do next
I don't flex because that's not my style
I'll be singin' what I'm bringin' baby all the while and I
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it, I'll keep it, I'll keep it
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
The song "Keep It Coming" by Uncle Kracker appears to be a declaration of the artist's intent to keep making music for as long as he can. He talks about how great it is to be alive, have hit songs up his sleeves, and to still be making music. The chorus, which is repeated multiple times throughout the song, says "I'll keep it coming with the oh, oh", which could be interpreted as an affirmation of his desire to keep creating music.
The verses talk about Uncle Kracker's successes and triumphs. He boasts about his hit songs and how much money he's made from his music. He also talks about how he's outlasted other artists and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. He seems to be challenging other artists who doubt his abilities, asking them to come at him with their best shot.
Overall, "Keep It Coming" seems to be a song about perseverance and determination. Uncle Kracker is proud of what he's accomplished and wants to keep pushing himself to make even more music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll keep it, I'll keep it, I'll keep it, I'll keep it,
I will continue to deliver music and success.
I'll keep it comin' with the oh, oh
I will keep producing music that pleases and excites my audience.
Ain't it great to be alive
Isn't it wonderful to be alive and creating music?
Ain't it great to breathe
Isn't it great to have the opportunity to create?
Ain't it great to have hit songs hidden up my sleeves
Isn't it great to be successful at creating music?
I ain't silly and my songs ain't cute
My music is not simple, it's been crafted with intention and skill.
I don't fly like a bird I just shine for loot, uh!
I do not have to perform incredible stunts to be successful. I just create quality music.
You can believe I ain't close to done
Don't think my success story is over, I still have more to deliver.
You talk hits, you've never been close to one
You talk about success but you've never experienced it like I have.
You ain't supposed to run, you can tell them I said that
You should stick around and see what I am capable of.
Quick from the get, you know my hearts where my heads at
I am dedicated to my craft and my passion for music is unmatched.
Spent the last six months sittin' out in the cold
I struggled and faced setbacks, but I didn't give up on my music career.
You know I cried for help but I got put on hold
I needed help and support, but it was hard to come by.
We dropped double wide and you thought it would fold
People did not expect my music to be successful, but it was.
It wasn't lookin' good, but now your uncle went gold
My success was unexpected, but now I am achieving gold status.
Sold five hundred thou like plow, pushed one million everybody went how?
I sold 500,000 records and then achieved one million, which was unexpected by many.
Now I'm two plus, sittin' two plush
I have achieved even greater success and I am now living a comfortable life.
I dare your punk ass to ask me what?
My success speaks for itself, no questions needed.
I sold the farm and bought it right back
I overcame my struggles and bought back my success.
I was sittin' in the red but now I'm back in the black, uh!
I was in debt, but now I am financially stable again.
I'm in tact went from broke to plastic
I've gone from being broke to being able to afford luxury items.
All my hoopties turned into classics
All of the old cars I used to drive are now considered classic and cool.
I've outlasted singin' yes yes y'all
I have been around for a while and I am still making great music.
Got em' all kinda hopin' I'll return their calls
People are eager to work with me and collaborate on music.
And just when you thought that there was nothin' to see
Just when people thought my career was over, I surprised them again.
You heard me comin' around the corner hummin', follow me
My success is expected to continue and people should follow me as an artist.
And here I am, I'm live and direct
I am still here and I am still involved in music.
I'm makin' everybody wonder what I'm gonna do next
I am unpredictable and people are excited to see what I will create next.
I don't flex because that's not my style
I do not boast or show off, that's not who I am as an artist.
I'll be singin' what I'm bringin' baby all the while and I
I will keep creating great music and delivering success to my fans.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., 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..