A native of LaGrange, Georgia, a young Andy Mathis was introduced to hip hop music by a neighbor (his closest at a half mile away) who received mixed tapes mailed from New York City. He began recording with Lil Devil in a group called One Card Shi in 1996, but the partnership did not last. A subsequent release saw some success in Georgia, and the album Dark Days, Bright Nights caught the attention of Jimmy Iovine of Interscope Records. He signed to Interscope after a bidding war and began working with record producers Timbaland and Organized Noize. The major-label version of Dark Days, Bright Nights, which now included five collaborations with Timbaland and two with Organized Noize, debuted at #3 on the Billboard Music Charts. In late 2003, he returned with his sophomore album, Deliverance.
He is currently signed to OutKast's Purple Ribbon Label, distributed through Virgin Records.
Bubba is also related to Haystak.
Albums
Dark Days, Bright Nights (2001) [Gold]
Deliverance (2003) [Gold]
The Charm (2006)
Ain't Life Grand
Bubba Sparxxx Lyrics
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You're workin' to the bone
You're givin' it, then it's gone
You keep on or you don't
Ain't life grand
You're workin' to the bone
You're givin' it, then it's gone
Ain't life grand
Yeah, this is it, put the kids to bed and get your shit
A hit's a hit though, but took I ain't forget this shit
But when we get a hit, we only slack a little bit
But y'all gettin' sick of banjos and fiddle shit
I hit a lick with it, but now I'm feelin' brand new
It's time to reinvent again and win again
So can you, put on that loop, split the blunt and food
And send me on my merry like you did my favorite rap group
We outlast and outclass these vagabonds
Dungeon Fam, yeah pass me that baton
See my medicine, as an adolescent one was
Black eyes and Babylon, shit that's what I'm proud I'm from
And what I have become is a major fact that one
They don't mention much, but trust they know that cracker's on
Fuckin' believable, believe it dude, please don't let me intrude
Smoke the blunt and eat your food
Ain't life grand
You're workin' to the bone
You're givin' it, then it's gone
You keep on or you don't
Ain't life grand
You're workin' to the bone
You're givin' it, then it's gone
You keep on or you don't
Ain't life grand
You sit and wonder 'bout it
You hope and wish you got it
You try your best to hide it
You'll have to keep from cryin'
Ain't life grand
One day your on a high then
Next day you wished you died
Folks hate it when you're ballin'
They'd rather see you gone
This is me man
I just bust, I don't adjust much
To bust what this month left, I'm huff puff
On the hush hush, they'll never touch us
Dis-a-gust the national, that's putt, putt
I'm in the Butt Hut, fucked up some wet
Uncut, untucked, tryin' help me one up
One OC 8, oh makes me a whole
Entirely different type of a-hole
Gotta proper bank roll, Betty drop that thing slow
Motherfuckin' load the devil thing like it swell
Same way the Range Rove, same way the Chevrolets
Same way the Cadillacs, how I do it everyday
Bubba K'll never sway, born and bred in GA
I love Troy but it never was no play
It's like my four head stacks off a baby put it
They find it stankin' in Tennessee, here they wouldn't find ya, ho
Ain't life grand
You're workin' to the bone
You're givin' it, then it's gone
You keep on or you don't
Ain't life grand
You're workin' to the bone
You're givin' it, then it's gone
You keep on or you don't
Ain't life grand
In conclusion, listen to me when I'm talkin' to you young fella
It's fittin' to start rainin', hope you got an umbrella
I'll probably never be a number one seller
Might of been beige, but I never was yella
And when I saw yella, I don't mean yella
As in light skin, I just mean the type when
The beef heighten, get to sprintin' right then
Like a herd of bison, when I start riflin'
Oh yeah, I will go there
?Cause I'm from nowhere and I really don't care
If a pussy wanna stare, then a pussy gon' wear
My hand across the face, when I put it on there
I'm a one in a million, Dungeon affiliate
I brought you the realest shit and a bunch of you feelin' it
This gun I will empty it, if the chatter continues
You never did like me, but you had to pretend to
'Cause that just what men do when they hear we blew
Thirty million dollars, just as fast as them trees blew
Then how he refueled, and with Big re-booed
This whole fuckin' ship for a like a million and three moons, bitch
Ain't life grand
You're workin' to the bone
You're givin' it, then it's gone
You keep on or you don't
Ain't life grand
You're workin' to the bone
You're givin' it, then it's gone
You keep on or you don't
Ain't life grand
You sit and wonder 'bout it
You hope and wish you got it
You try your best to hide it
You'll have to keep from cryin'
Ain't life grand
One day your on a high then
Next day you wished you died
Folks hate it when you're ballin'
They'd rather see you gone
Ain't life grand
Ain't life grand
Ain't life grand
Ain't life grand
The lyrics to Bubba Sparxxx's "Ain't Life Grand" describe the struggles of working hard and giving it all, only for it to be gone in an instant. Sparxxx speaks to the fleeting nature of success and the constant need for reinvention in the music industry. He mentions his roots and the pride he has in coming from the South, while also recognizing the envy and hate that often arise when someone starts to see success. Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the ups and downs of life, and the constant need to keep pushing forward.
One interesting fact about "Ain't Life Grand" is that it appeared on Bubba Sparxxx's third album, "The Charm," which was released in 2006. The song received critical acclaim and is often cited as one of the highlights of the album. Another interesting fact is that the song features production by longtime collaborator Timbaland, who has worked on many of Sparxxx's best-known tracks.
Additionally, "Ain't Life Grand" features a prominent banjo riff, which is a nod to Sparxxx's southern roots and his love for country music. This blending of genres was a hallmark of his early work, and helped to establish him as a unique voice in the rap world.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't life grand
Life is amazing
You're workin' to the bone
You're working hard
You're givin' it, then it's gone
You work hard but don't get to enjoy the fruits of your labor
You keep on or you don't
You can either continue working hard or give up
Yeah, this is it, put the kids to bed and get your shit
You have to get your work done and take care of your responsibilities before you can relax
A hit's a hit though, but took I ain't forget this shit
Even if you have success, you shouldn't forget your roots
But when we get a hit, we only slack a little bit
Even with success, you can't let your guard down
But y'all gettin' sick of banjos and fiddle shit
The audience is getting tired of the same type of music
I hit a lick with it, but now I'm feelin' brand new
He had success with the same type of music, but now he wants to try something new
It's time to reinvent again and win again
To keep winning, you have to keep evolving and reinventing yourself
So can you, put on that loop, split the blunt and food
He is asking someone to put on a song, smoke weed, and eat food with him
And send me on my merry like you did my favorite rap group
He wants to enjoy the moment and have fun like he did when he was a fan of his favorite rap group
We outlast and outclass these vagabonds
He believes he and his group are better than other artists
Dungeon Fam, yeah pass me that baton
He's giving credit to his group, Dungeon Family
See my medicine, as an adolescent one was
Growing up, he was exposed to things that shaped him
Black eyes and Babylon, shit that's what I'm proud I'm from
He comes from a place with hardship and struggles, but he's proud of where he's from
And what I have become is a major fact that one
He's proud of his success and who he's become
They don't mention much, but trust they know that cracker's on
He is a white rapper and people may not talk about him much, but they know he's successful
Fuckin' believable, believe it dude, please don't let me intrude
He's amazed by his success and doesn't want to be a bother
Smoke the blunt and eat your food
He's telling someone to enjoy the moment and relax
You sit and wonder 'bout it
You think about your life and how things could be different
You hope and wish you got it
You wish you had success and everything you wanted
You try your best to hide it
You try to hide your struggles
You'll have to keep from cryin'
You have to be strong and not let your struggles bring you down
One day your on a high then
One day you could be successful
Next day you wished you died
The next day could be a struggle and feel hopeless
Folks hate it when you're ballin'
People don't like it when you're successful
They'd rather see you gone
They would rather you be unsuccessful or not around
This is me man
This is who he is
I just bust, I don't adjust much
He sticks to his own style and doesn't change it much
To bust what this month left, I'm huff puff
He's working hard to take advantage of the remaining time he has
On the hush hush, they'll never touch us
He's trying to avoid being exposed to negative attention or harm
Dis-a-gust the national, that's putt, putt
He dislikes the national music industry
I'm in the Butt Hut, fucked up some wet
He's in a place to smoke weed and got high
Uncut, untucked, tryin' help me one up
He's trying to improve his situation
One OC 8, oh makes me a whole
He's taking drugs and feels like it helps him
Entirely different type of a-hole
He's behaving differently and feels like he's changed
Gotta proper bank roll, Betty drop that thing slow
He has a lot of money and someone is dancing for him
Motherfuckin' load the devil thing like it swell
He's taking more drugs
Same way the Range Rove, same way the Chevrolets
He's driving expensive cars
Same way the Cadillacs, how I do it everyday
It's normal for him to have a luxurious lifestyle
Bubba K'll never sway, born and bred in GA
He's proud of his home state and will always represent it
I love Troy but it never was no play
He loves his city, Troy, but it's not just for fun
It's like my four head stacks off a baby put it
Something sticks out like a sore thumb
They find it stankin' in Tennessee, here they wouldn't find ya, ho
Something would be considered bad in one place, but not in another
In conclusion, listen to me when I'm talkin' to you young fella
He has advice for a younger person
It's fittin' to start rainin', hope you got an umbrella
Something bad is about to happen, he hopes the person is prepared
I'll probably never be a number one seller
He knows he may not be the top selling artist
Might of been beige, but I never was yella
He's white, but not a coward
And when I saw yella, I don't mean yella
When he saw someone (not white) being cowardly, he didn't mean they were yellow
As in light skin, I just mean the type when
He's clarifying his previous point
The beef heighten, get to sprintin' right then
When there's a conflict, he goes into action
Like a herd of bison, when I start riflin'
He's strong and powerful when he's mad
Oh yeah, I will go there
He's willing to be confrontational
?Cause I'm from nowhere and I really don't care
He comes from a place people think is insignificant and he doesn't care what they think
If a pussy wanna stare, then a pussy gon' wear
If someone wants to start a problem, they'll get what's coming to them
My hand across the face, when I put it on there
He's willing to physically fight if he has to
I'm a one in a million, Dungeon affiliate
He's unique and part of a specific group
I brought you the realest shit and a bunch of you feelin' it
He's proud of the realness in his music and his fans like it
This gun I will empty it, if the chatter continues
He's willing to use a weapon if someone continues to talk badly about him
You never did like me, but you had to pretend to
People have pretended to like him but they never really did
'Cause that just what men do when they hear we blew
People act differently when someone becomes successful
Thirty million dollars, just as fast as them trees blew
He made a lot of money, but it could be gone quickly
Then how he refueled, and with Big re-booed
He was able to get back on track with the help of others
This whole fuckin' ship for a like a million and three moons, bitch
He's been successful for a long time and has a lot of money
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WARREN MATHIS, WARREN ANDERSON MATHIS, ANTWAN PATTON, RICO R WADE
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