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.
To Think I Used To Love You
Uncle Kracker Lyrics
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You made me cry some too
You sent me off to a world of pain
You made me someone new
You made all kinds of promises
But only some came true
Now I now you need me
More than I need you
To think I used to love you
For reasons I don't know
You polished up my halo
And I dirtied up your soul
I sure had a good time
But we both know I can't stay
To think I used to love you
But, I'm leaving anyway
You know I'm not perfect
I tried to make you see
Somehow you thought of everything
But you didn't think of me
Lies and disappointment makes your world go round
It's too late to save me
So you might as well come down
To think I used to love you
For reasons I don't know
You polished up my halo
And I dirtied up your soul
I sure had a good time
But, we both know I can't stay
To think I used to love you
But, I'm leaving anyway
To think I used to love you
For reasons I don't know
You polished up my halo
And I dirtied up your soul
I sure had a good time
But, we both know I can't stay
To think I used to love you
But, I'm leaving anyway
To think I used to love you
But, I'm leaving anyway
The lyrics of Uncle Kracker's "To Think I Used to Love You" narrate a story of a failed and toxic relationship. The song highlights how the singer's partner was a source of both happiness and sorrow; they brought joy, but also sent the singer to a "world of pain." The partner made promises, but only a few came true, and they kept lying and disappointing the singer. The song explores how the singer not only realized that they no longer love their partner but also how they are leaving them. The song suggests that the singer has finally recognized the toxic and unfulfilling nature of the relationship and has found the strength to walk away.
The lyrics convey a sense of closure and acceptance that the relationship is not worth it. The line "you made all kinds of promises, but only some came true" suggests that the singer has come to terms with the fact that they were lied to and misled. Similarly, the line "you polished up my halo, and I dirtied up your soul" is a metaphor that describes how their partner portrayed the singer as perfect while doing everything to tarnish their partner's reputation. Thus, the song highlights the toxicity and the imbalance of power within the relationship.
Overall, Uncle Kracker's "To Think I Used to Love You" tells a powerful story that many can relate to, exploring themes of love, loss, and growth. The lyrics highlight the strength and courage required to recognize a toxic relationship and to walk away from it.
Line by Line Meaning
You made me laugh some
You brought some joy into my life
You made me cry some too
You also caused me some pain and sadness
You sent me off to a world of pain
Your actions caused me immense emotional suffering
You made me someone new
You changed me as a person, for better or worse
You made all kinds of promises
You gave me hope for the future
But only some came true
But then you fell short on fulfilling those promises
Now I now you need me
You realize that you're the one who needs me more
More than I need you
You need me more than I need you
To think I used to love you
It's surprising to me now that I used to feel love for you
For reasons I don't know
I can't even remember why I ever loved you
You polished up my halo
You made me feel better about myself than I actually was
And I dirtied up your soul
But being with me ended up having a negative impact on you
I sure had a good time
We did have some fun times together
But we both know I can't stay
But ultimately, I can't continue to be with you
You know I'm not perfect
You're aware that I have my flaws
I tried to make you see
I attempted to make you understand me
Somehow you thought of everything
But you prioritized everything else above me
But you didn't think of me
You didn't prioritize my needs and feelings
Lies and disappointment makes your world go round
You seem to thrive on deception and letdowns
It's too late to save me
But it's too late for you to repair the damage done to our relationship
So you might as well come down
So it's time for you to finally face reality
But, I'm leaving anyway
But despite all this, I still need to leave you behind
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..