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)
Comin' Round
Bubba Sparxxx Lyrics
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I see you comin round the barn
I just can't think of anything that can
make me smile like you can
[Bubba Sparxxx - talking over Chorus]
Yeah, yeah
It's the era of the New South, yes sir
[Verse 1 - Bubba Sparxxx]
There's a portion of the south in the spirit of this song
Keep followin the fiddle, it'll never steer you wrong
I've lived a lot of life, so my innocence is blown
I'm headin to La Grange, to replenish it at home
I've been across the globe and I've seen the world's charm
I taught 'em my slang, I didn't mean the world harm
It makes the soul smile to see what I've accomplished
I got up out the woods without a map or a compass
Life does change and the sun does set
But my last breath ain't a one gust yet
As long as daddy knows that his son does sweat
The same as he did for that unjust check
I'll sleep fine and a child will come
With the same last name as my papa's son
And you can rest assure that my son will know
That his dada wasn't a one squeal show
[Chorus] - 2X
[Verse 2 - Bubba Sparxxx]
One time for the New South's imminent progression
Thank the good lord so generous with blessings
Whenever it was needed he'd send me some direction
I'd gaze up in the sky and take a minute for reflection
Is it baby balls or a miniature erection
It makes you view change with degenerate dejection
Pay no nevermind to what the Senator's confessin
He don't really mean it, he just winnin his election
Nothin they can do to have prevented this obsession
With the vaccination of innocence infection
My heart is behind it if I hint it or suggest it
I finish with aggression but meant it with affection
To the common man at the end of his oppression
Welcome into church only meant for the collection
And the common woman, gender's no exception
Please keep providing with men in your reflection
[Chorus] - 2X
[Verse 3 - Bubba Sparxxx]
There is no king for the throne I seat
All by myself, so alone I leap
For the young boy, daddy gone five weeks
He's only fourteen, but he's grown by me
Cause he keep the heat on and his little sister fed
With his knowledge of the land and the tools in the shed
He could be in school, but he chose this instead
No avenue he won't pursue for the bread
And who was there to speak for him but Bubba
He listens to his own, can't relate to none other
The product of a bad hand and a young mother
If daddy wasn't ready all it took was one rubber
To prevent the pain that his family done suffered
Thankfully his son is a real come upper
Cause it's gonna be somethin on the table come supper
There the plight of my people is uncovered
[Chorus] - 4X
[Bubba Sparxxx]
Hey people!
Let me see if you can work it
And say ..
[Missy Elliot from "Work It"]
*"I put my thang down, flip it and reverse it"* - backwards - 2X
[Bubba Sparxxx]
Hey people!
Let me show you the reverse trick
[Missy Elliot from "Work It"]
"I put my thang down, flip it and reverse it" - 2X
[*beat from song mixed with Missy Elliot's "Work It" beat*]
c'mon ..
c'mon ..
c'mon ..
c'mon ..
Uh huh
The song "Comin' Round" by Bubba Sparxxx is an ode to the New South and its spirit. He speaks on the innocence lost in his own life and his journey to replenish it in his hometown of La Grange. Bubba finds joy in his accomplishments of being able to navigate the world without a map or a compass. In verse 2, he gives praise to God for his blessings and reflects on the changes he's seen in society. He touches on the subject of politics and how politicians will say anything to get elected. Bubba also advocates for the common man and woman to be seen and heard. Verse 3 tells the story of a young boy taking on the role of the sole provider for his family and how Bubba speaks up for people like him.
The chorus repeats the line "I see you comin round the barn, I just can't think of anything that can make me smile like you can." This line could be interpreted as a reference to a feeling of joy and warmth in seeing an old friend or a loved one. Bubba may be saying that even though he's seen the world and everything that has happened in it, he still finds joy in simple moments like seeing someone he cares about.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you comin round the barn
I noticed when you arrived at the barn.
I just can't think of anything that can
make me smile like you can
You bring me joy, and I can't think of anything or anyone else that can do the same.
There's a portion of the south in the spirit of this song
This song has a part of the South's culture within it.
Keep followin the fiddle, it'll never steer you wrong
If you follow the fiddle, you won't make a mistake.
I've lived a lot of life, so my innocence is blown
I've experienced a lot of things, so I'm no longer as naive or innocent as I once was.
I'm headin to La Grange, to replenish it at home
I'm going to La Grange to rest and restore my innocence.
It makes the soul smile to see what I've accomplished
I feel happy when I see what I've achieved.
I got up out the woods without a map or a compass
I left a difficult situation (the woods) without any tools or guidance.
Life does change and the sun does set
Life is always evolving, and things eventually come to an end.
But my last breath ain't a one gust yet
I'm not close to dying yet.
As long as daddy knows that his son does sweat
My father knows that I work hard.
The same as he did for that unjust check
My father worked hard for a paycheck that wasn't fair.
I'll sleep fine and a child will come
I'll rest well, and someday a child will be born.
With the same last name as my papa's son
The child will have the same last name as my father and I.
And you can rest assure that my son will know
That his dada wasn't a one squeal show
I will make sure that my son knows that I didn't just give up or quit easily.
One time for the New South's imminent progression
A shoutout to the improvement of the South that's happening now.
Thank the good lord so generous with blessings
Thank God for His generosity and blessings.
Whenever it was needed he'd send me some direction
Whenever I needed guidance, God would help me out.
Nothin they can do to have prevented this obsession
With the vaccination of innocence infection
There's nothing people can do to stop my passion for protecting the innocent.
My heart is behind it if I hint it or suggest it
I finish with aggression but meant it with affection
I may be aggressive in how I deliver my message, but it comes from a place of love.
To the common man at the end of his oppression
This message is for the everyday person undergoing a difficult situation.
Welcome into church only meant for the collection
I'm inviting these people to church, even if it's just for the collection of money.
Please keep providing with men in your reflection
Please continue valuing and caring for yourself.
There is no king for the throne I seat
I'm in charge here, and there's no one who can replace me.
All by myself, so alone I leap
I'm doing this on my own, so I'm taking a risk.
Cause he keep the heat on and his little sister fed
He's providing for his sister's needs, such as by keeping the house warm.
With his knowledge of the land and the tools in the shed
He's making use of the resources he has, such as the tools in the shed.
If daddy wasn't ready all it took was one rubber
If my father had used a condom, things would have been different.
No avenue he won't pursue for the bread
He's willing to do whatever it takes to make money.
And who was there to speak for him but Bubba
I'm speaking up for him because no one else would.
He listens to his own, can't relate to none other
He only listens to his own instincts and experiences.
The product of a bad hand and a young mother
He was created due to difficult circumstances, including having a young mother.
Thankfully his son is a real come upper
Luckily, his son has turned out to be successful.
It's gonna be somethin on the table come supper
They'll have food to eat for dinner.
Hey people!
Addressing an audience.
Let me see if you can work it
I'm going to test you and see if you can handle it.
"I put my thang down, flip it and reverse it" - backwards - 2X
Saying the quote from Missy Elliot's song backwards, twice.
Hey people!
Addressing an audience again.
Let me show you the reverse trick
I'm going to show you how I make the backwards trick work.
"I put my thang down, flip it and reverse it" - 2X
Saying the quote from Missy Elliot's song normally, twice.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL SIMON, DARRYL MATTHEWS MCDANIELS, JOSEPH WARD SIMMONS, BENOIT DANIEL KAUFMAN, WARREN ANDERSON MATHIS, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY, MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, DEBORAH HARRY, CHRISTOPHER STEIN
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