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.
Who's Your Uncle?
Uncle Kracker Lyrics
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Whoooooohhh
I laid cuts with Jay and rocked rhymes with Run
A couple mil in the bank and I ain't even done
I got platinum plaques, I write platnum tracks
I got it all from raps and that's the platinum face, Uh
All that and there ain't nothing I fear yet
Five star meals, Caribbean vacations
Everything's plush deluxe accommodations
Nationwide, the stations vibe
To the cat who covers tracks like the lace on thighs
My ace is high, there ain't gonna be no guessin
And I'm the illest mother fucker on the block no question
I ain't destined I don't fuck with fate
Self made millionaire while your bussin plates
You see I've already done everything you want to do
So what makes you think I give a fuck about you
Detroit to Texas
Texas to LA
Who brings it to you
Whooooohh
Who's your uncle?
Brooklyn to the bayou
Across the southern plains
Who brings it to you
Whooooohh
Who's your uncle?
I shot dice with the devil on many occasion
Drank shots with God in an old gas station
A couple accountants, that count my statements
Cribs all paid for, no car payments
Rocked in basements for gas and beer
And now I get all that and big loot to appear
I couldn't steer so I got me a chauffer
Hired a chef cause I was tired of stouffers
I got over and people showed envy
Cause I couldn't choose between a Lincoln and a Benzy
Fendi shades and topless maids
I don't worry about clothes cause their custom made
I drink crushed up grapes that have been aged for years
Your smokin OP's, drinkin three-two beer
I've already done everything you want to do
So what makes you think I give a fuck about you
Detroit to Texas
Texas to LA
Who brings it to you
Whooooohh
Who's your uncle?
Brooklyn to the bayou
Across the southern plains
Who brings it to you
Whooooohh
Who's your uncle?
Detroit to Texas
Texas to LA
Who brings it to you
Whooooohh
Who's your uncle?
Brooklyn to the bayou
Across the southern plains
Who brings it to you
Whooooohh
Who's your uncle?
In Uncle Kracker's song "Who's Your Uncle?", he brags about his success and wealth that he has achieved through his music career. He boasts about his collaborations with famous rappers Jay and Run, as well as his platinum plaques and tracks. He talks about the luxurious lifestyle that he leads, from sipping champagne on leer jets to enjoying five-star meals and Caribbean vacations in plush accommodations. He declares himself as the "ilLest mother f***er on the block" and emphasizes his self-made millionaire status, comparing it to those who are "bussing plates." Throughout the song, Uncle Kracker emphasizes his superiority over others and how he has already accomplished everything they want to do, leading to the line "So what makes you think I give a f*** about you?"
Overall, "Who's Your Uncle?" is a song about self-aggrandizement and indulgence through material wealth. Uncle Kracker is highlighting his status as a successful musician and the fruits of his labor, while also using it as a tool to elevate himself above others. He emphasizes how he has already accomplished what others aspire to achieve and seems unbothered by criticisms or judgments from others. It's a song about living life on one's terms and not caring about what others think.
Line by Line Meaning
Who bring's it to you
Who is the one providing you with what you desire or need?
I laid cuts with Jay and rocked rhymes with Run
I have collaborated with successful artists like Jay-Z and Run-DMC in the past.
A couple mil in the bank and I ain't even done
I have a few million dollars in my bank account, and I am not even finished making money.
I got platinum plaques, I write platinum tracks
I have received platinum records for my songs, and I produce more platinum-level music.
I got it all from raps and that's the platinum face, Uh
All of my success came from rapping, which is what gives me a platinum (successful) face.
All that and there ain't nothing I fear yet
Despite my success, there is nothing that I am afraid of yet.
Sippin champagne up in company leer jets
I am drinking champagne while flying in company-owned luxury jets.
Five-star meals, Caribbean vacations
I enjoy the best food available and take luxurious trips to the Caribbean.
Everything's plush deluxe accommodations
I have only experienced the most luxurious accommodations.
Nationwide, the stations vibe
Radio stations throughout the country play my music and vibe to it.
To the cat who covers tracks like the lace on thighs
I am addressing another person who covers tracks (like a jazz or hip-hop musician), with a clever metaphor about lace on thighs.
My ace is high, there ain't gonna be no guessing
I have a great hand, and there is no doubt about my success.
And I'm the illest mother fucker on the block no question
I am the best person around and no one can question that.
I ain't destined I don't fuck with fate
I don't subscribe to destiny or fate and I make my own way in life.
Self-made millionaire while your bussing plates
I have become a millionaire by my own efforts, while others are still serving food as waiters.
You see I've already done everything you want to do
I have achieved everything you dream of accomplishing.
So what makes you think I give a fuck about you
Why would I care about someone who has not achieved what I have?
Who's your uncle?
Who is the person you look up to, or who is going to help you succeed?
Detroit to Texas
Texas to LA
Who brings it to you
Whooooohh
Who's your uncle?
Who is responsible for providing you with what you want or need, whether you are in Detroit, Texas, or LA?
I shot dice with the devil on many occasion
Drank shots with God in an old gas station
I have experienced both good and bad things in my life.
A couple accountants, that count my statements
Cribs all paid for, no car payments
I have accountants who manage my financial statements, and I have paid off all of my homes, so I don't have car payments.
Rocked in basements for gas and beer
And now I get all that and big loot to appear
I used to perform in small venues for little compensation, but now I have the opportunity to make big money from my shows.
I couldn't steer so I got me a chauffeur
Hired a chef cause I was tired of Stouffers
I didn't want to drive myself so I hired a driver, and I got a chef to cook for me because I was tired of frozen dinners.
I got over and people showed envy
Cause I couldn't choose between a Lincoln and a Benzy
Some people became envious of me after I became successful, and I had a difficult time choosing between a Lincoln or a Mercedes-Benz.
Fendi shades and topless maids
I don't worry about clothes cause their custom made
I have expensive Fendi sunglasses and employees (maids) who work without shirts, and I don't have to worry about what I wear because my clothes are custom-made.
I drink crushed up grapes that have been aged for years
Your smokin OP's, drinkin three-two beer
I drink expensive wine that has been aged for years, while others smoke cheaper marijuana and drink cheap beer.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAFER, MATTHEW / RITCHIE, R.J. / BEAUREGARD, FREDERICK
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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..