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)
Hey
Bubba Sparxxx Lyrics
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All up in your city flexin' down the avenue
But I ain't mad at you dog, that's what I had to do
That least that you could do is gimme a lil' gratitude
Hey, everybody wanna say hey, Timmy
Get into it or be on your way, hey
And I really hate it came to this
How else can I say it, I don't speak no other languages
I came to do two things, kick some ass
And drink some coke, yeah, and I'm almost out of beer
Looky here, we damned if every other year
He ain't stumble back in, Bubba, baby that's him
I love me some me, and I don't mind you
Shoot ya move dog, we lovin' whatcha tryin'a do
Just do it over there, I feel some kinda way
I guess what I'm tryin'a say is I ain't got no time to play
I might just die today, I might just live forever
I done endured being poor but being rich is better
From that dirt road in the grange I did came
A long way, we can do this all day
Yeah I'm a country boy, but I'm a player too
All up in your city flexin' down the avenue
But I ain't mad at you dog, that's what I had to do
That least that you could do is gimme a lil' gratitude
Hey, everybody wanna say hey
Get into it or be on your way, hey
And I really hate it came to this
How else can I say it, I don't speak no other languages
Hey, everybody wanna say hey
Get into it or be on your way, hey
And I really hate it came to this
How else can I say it, I don't speak no other languages
Ain't no excuses, just gotta be more the shit
Than I already was and that's unfortunate
For all these babblers, still booty chatterers
This what a rapper was supposed to be and that's what's up
Country this, yeah yeah, country that
I'm a country cat, it's just a fact, can't run from that
Keep high, a bunch out back, now watch the money stack
Hide in the hay, in the barn out on the farm
I can charm, the fangs off a cotton mouth
Right there by my house way out in the south
Know what I'm talkin' bout, it would appear no
Girl who's that zero, I am the hero, y'all
Yeah I'm a country boy, but I'm a player too
All up in your city flexin' down the avenue
But I ain't mad at you dog, that's what I had to do
That least that you could do is gimme a lil' gratitude
Hey, everybody wanna say hey
Get into it or be on your way, hey
And I really hate it came to this
How else can I say it, I don't speak no other languages
Hey, everybody wanna say hey
Get into it or be on your way, hey
And I really hate it came to this
How else can I say it, I don't speak no other languages
Yeah yeah it's Bubba K, I plans to give 'em hell
Yesiree I did my thang and I did it well
I walk the walk baby, and all that daddy tells
I ain't even noticed my skin, damn, is it pale
Oh well, I guess that how it go
Now I know, move right along down the row
Another good morning, another breath of air
Dude I don't ask for much, still I got blessings everywhere
And I ain't scared to share, you can have my last
But you ever diss on me and mine that's yo ass
You hear that thang beatin', Timmy still speakin'
That's how real I keep it, everything else our little secret, whoa
Yeah I'm a country boy, but I'm a player too
All up in your city flexin' down the avenue
But I ain't mad at you dog, that's what I had to do
That least that you could do is gimme a lil' gratitude
The lyrics of Bubba Sparxxx feat. Timbaland's song Hey describe Bubba Sparxxx's confidence as a country boy who can easily fit into a city lifestyle. He is aware that he may not be accepted by everyone, but he is nonchalant about it because he knows who he is and what he wants to achieve. The chorus of the song insists that everyone should acknowledge and give respect to Timbaland and Bubba Sparxxx, regardless of their backgrounds. Bubba Sparxxx also mentions his hard-earned success, his willingness to share his blessings with others, and his assertiveness in protecting himself and his loved ones.
Overall, the song is about being true to oneself, having a strong sense of identity, and confidently pursuing one's dreams despite what others may say or think. The chorus serves as a call to arms for those who support Bubba Sparxxx and Timbaland to show their appreciation and loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah I'm a country boy, but I'm a player too
I come from the country, but I can handle myself in the city too
All up in your city flexin' down the avenue
I'm flaunting my success in your city
But I ain't mad at you dog, that's what I had to do
I'm not angry at you, it's just what I needed to do to make it
That least that you could do is gimme a lil' gratitude
The least you could do is show me some appreciation
Hey, everybody wanna say hey, Timmy
Everyone wants to talk to Timbaland
Get into it or be on your way, hey
Join in or leave
And I really hate it came to this
I don't like that things have come to this
How else can I say it, I don't speak no other languages
I don't know how else to express myself, I only speak one language
I came to do two things, kick some ass
I came to succeed and show off
And drink some coke, yeah, and I'm almost out of beer
I also came to enjoy myself but my beer is running low
Just do it over there, I feel some kinda way
You can do your thing, but I'm feeling some type of negative emotion
I might just die today, I might just live forever
I'm living in the moment and taking risks
From that dirt road in the grange I did came
I came from a rural area
A long way, we can do this all day
I've come a long way and I'm ready to keep going
Country this, yeah yeah, country that
I'm proud of my country roots
I'm a country cat, it's just a fact, can't run from that
I embrace my identity as a country boy
Keep high, a bunch out back, now watch the money stack
I grow my own crops and make money from it
I can charm, the fangs off a cotton mouth
I'm a smooth talker and can talk my way out of any situation
Know what I'm talkin' bout, it would appear no
I'm not sure if you understand me
Yeah yeah it's Bubba K, I plans to give 'em hell
I'm Bubba K and I plan to cause a stir
Yesiree I did my thang and I did it well
I did what I had to do and I did it successfully
And I ain't scared to share, you can have my last
I'm not afraid to share, even if it means giving away my last
But you ever diss on me and mine that's yo ass
If you disrespect me or my people, you'll face the consequences
That least that you could do is gimme a lil' gratitude
I deserve some appreciation for my hard work and success
Contributed by Sophie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.