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)
Open Wide
Bubba Sparxxx Lyrics
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Yes sirree (uhh uhh uhh) no he didn't (uhh-uhh-uhh uhh uhh uhh uhh)
Yeah they did (uhh-uhh-uhh uhh uhh uhh uhh)
(Uhh-uhh-uhh uhh uhh uhh uhh) yeah they did..
(Uhh-uhh-uhh uhh uhh uhh uhh) ..
(Uhh-uhh-uhh uhh uhh uhh uhh, freaky freaky)
Who just stepped off in this game and foresizin them WHITE THANGS
Didn't need no Hannibal to see Betty got NICE BRAIN
Now they thankin I'm disturbed, believe me I'm QUITE SANE
See we managed to find them flows somehow it's EASY Y'ALL
Take the hardest Timmy beat massage it and MAKE IT SOFT
Go 'head take it off, I won't tell yo' daddy baby
I always had game but I've been extra savvy lately
You probably saw me at the corners in that candy Dodge Ram
Folks who ain't heard the news say, "Look at Andy, God damn"
That must be renowned fam cause I ain't even got a Dodge
But still that same raggy, quite import in my garage
I swear on every ounce of blood in my mama's veins
that I walk these dogs across this country twice to stop the pain
So I'm handin Tim the leash and when I do I hope you cry
Now tell these sons of bitches get this gate, OPEN WIDE
[Chorus 2X: Bubba Sparxxx]
Here we come so please somebody tell them to get, OPEN WIDE
Got three Bettys and I might go tell them that they OPEN WIDE
Got this thang out on the back country rollin is OPEN WIDE
It's what? OPEN WIDE! It's what? OPEN WIDE, whoa!
[Bubba Sparxxx]
Now shit's, sorta changed, since I strolled, in this thang
Cause I froze, on your brain, like a nose, full of 'caine
Now I, try me a few drugs just to, find me a new buzz
But that, time gave me too much, thank God, I finally grew up
How could, I bring this so raw? Pack up, sing your shit on law
You mad? Well then that's yo' loss; that's why, yo' bitch is on toss
Drink up, if you really want to run, y'all wild like Timmy on the drums
They know, not to get me on the rum
Four-fifth, that is heavy when I'm done
y'all want me to bust? y'all sure y'all want me to bust?
I'm in the zone to bust - goin adjust to the home of the fuss
Am I versatile? Probably the best y'all heard in a while
Have mercy child - don't just shake it twerk it with style
Don't y'all love when I talk? How I sell it the way it was bought
The way I was taught - really I fought this battle for naught
And in conclusion - let me say that I'm on yo' side
To hell with Bubba - now show your pride and OPEN WIDE
[Chorus]
[Sebastian]
I was sippin pro, Remi slow, did enough to breakin the law
Flavors froze, songs I chose 'til I get the crowd involved
So I do shows and I lift clothes and point the mic to y'all
Which pistol, could get yo', eyes away from the bar?
Problem solved, stir and call the food court in the mall
And any chick, that I saw, I got her number and all
Help me y'all, if her closet is too small
for some domino drawers or a piece of her, bra
I would reckon that one of her damn digits is off
I legitamately call and end up with a pizza that's large
So I'm, sick of you broads and you, neighborhood stars
Don't care about your cars like Bubba get out the yard
Listen, damnit Bubba pay attention to my hoes with extension
Got my vogues on suspension, got my pushes in the kitchen
Got my streets, on a mission; got my corners with they trickin
There's no fam in this business - came in too fast (sorry)
[Chorus]
The song "Open Wide" by Bubba Sparxxx is a reflection on his rise to stardom and his new fame. He boasts about his newfound success and how it has changed his life. The lyrics describe how he manages to find his creative flow effortlessly, and how he can take any beat and create a soft hit out of it. He explains that he’s extra savvy these days, and he wants his listeners to believe it. Sparxxx also mentions his Dodge Ram and how people are always impressed by his ride, even though he doesn't have a Dodge. He emphasizes his loyalty to his fans by saying he would cross the country twice to serve them.
The chorus, "Here we come so please somebody tell them to get OPEN WIDE," is a call to everyone who doubted him to open their eyes wider to his success. He mentions "Bettys" in the lyrics, which is a nickname that African American men have given to white women they find attractive. The motif is used to indicate his success with a particular female audience. The second verse sees Sebastian taking over the mic, rapping about his life in the industry and how he's sick of female groupies vying for his attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes sirree (uhh uhh uhh) no he didn't (uhh-uhh-uhh uhh uhh uhh uhh)
Expressing surprise and disbelief, asking if something really happened
Who just stepped off in this game and foresizin them WHITE THANGS
Asking who just entered the game, with the implication that they are doing so successfully (foreseizing = conquering)
and invited y'all to test me wherever they MIGHT HANG?
Asking if they dared others to compete with them, wherever they are
Didn't need no Hannibal to see Betty got NICE BRAIN
Didn't need special powers to see that Betty is intelligent
Now they thankin I'm disturbed, believe me I'm QUITE SANE
People are mistaking their eccentricities for madness, but they are actually sane
See we managed to find them flows somehow it's EASY Y'ALL
We found a good music flow, and it seems effortless
Take the hardest Timmy beat massage it and MAKE IT SOFT
They take the tough beat from Timmy and make it more mellow
I always had game but I've been extra savvy lately
They have always been good at this, but their recent success has taken it to the next level
You probably saw me at the corners in that candy Dodge Ram
They were likely seen driving around the streets in a flashy Dodge Ram truck
Folks who ain't heard the news say, "Look at Andy, God damn"
People who haven't heard about them are impressed by their appearance
That must be renowned fam cause I ain't even got a Dodge
The fact that people think they are a famous musician driving a Dodge shows how successful they are
But still that same raggy, quite import in my garage
They still have the same import car in their garage, despite their success
I swear on every ounce of blood in my mama's veins that I walk these dogs across this country twice to stop the pain
They are willing to go to great lengths to heal people's emotional pain
So I'm handin Tim the leash and when I do I hope you cry
They are passing off the responsibility to Tim, and hoping that the listeners will be moved to tears by his performance
Now tell these sons of bitches get this gate, OPEN WIDE
Ordering people to open up and listen to the music
Here we come so please somebody tell them to get, OPEN WIDE
Encouraging the audience to pay attention and listen closely
Now shit's, sorta changed, since I strolled, in this thang
Things have been different since they entered the music scene
Cause I froze, on your brain, like a nose, full of 'caine
Their music has been addictive and hard to forget
Now I, try me a few drugs just to, find me a new buzz
They experimented with drugs to find new inspiration
But that, time gave me too much, thank God, I finally grew up
They used to rely too much on drugs, but eventually matured and outgrew that phase
How could, I bring this so raw? Pack up, sing your shit on law
Wondering how they managed to make such raw and powerful music, telling others to pack up and perform their own music instead of just complaining
You mad? Well then that's yo' loss; that's why, yo' bitch is on toss
If someone is angry about their success, that's their problem, and that's why their partner is attracted to them instead
Drink up, if you really want to run, y'all wild like Timmy on the drums
Telling people to drink if they want a wild and energetic show, like Timmy's drumming
They know, not to get me on the rum
People know not to give them rum, as it will make them wild and unpredictable
Four-fifth, that is heavy when I'm done
Their performance is powerful and impactful
y'all want me to bust? y'all sure y'all want me to bust?
Asking the audience if they are ready and willing to have them give a great performance
I'm in the zone to bust - goin adjust to the home of the fuss
They are in the right mindset to perform exceptionally well, and are prepared for whatever challenges come with this lifestyle
Am I versatile? Probably the best y'all heard in a while
Asking if they are capable of performing in different styles, and suggesting that they are one of the best musicians around
Have mercy child - don't just shake it twerk it with style
Asking the audience to not just move their bodies, but to do so in a stylish and unique way
Don't y'all love when I talk? How I sell it the way it was bought
Saying that people enjoy listening to their speeches and how they make their music so appealing
The way I was taught - really I fought this battle for naught
Reflecting on the struggles they faced and how they fought to get to this point
And in conclusion - let me say that I'm on yo' side
Stating that they are on the audience's side
To hell with Bubba - now show your pride and OPEN WIDE
Encouraging the audience to appreciate their own talents and take pride in them, while listening to the music
I was sippin pro, Remi slow, did enough to breakin the law
Recounting a time when they were drinking illegally
Flavors froze, songs I chose 'til I get the crowd involved
They chose specific songs to play that would get the audience excited and engaged
So I do shows and I lift clothes and point the mic to y'all
Performing live shows, getting people hyped up and passing the microphone to the audience
Which pistol, could get yo', eyes away from the bar?
Asking what could distract someone from looking at the bar
Problem solved, stir and call the food court in the mall
Jokingly suggesting that people call for food from the nearby mall's food court
And any chick, that I saw, I got her number and all
They were successful with picking up women at shows
Help me y'all, if her closet is too small
Asking for help if a woman doesn't have enough space to store all their clothes
for some domino drawers or a piece of her, bra
Suggesting that they need more space to store Dominoes or undergarments, with a playful tone
I would reckon that one of her damn digits is off
Joking that a woman might have an extra finger or an abnormality
I legitamately call and end up with a pizza that's large
Jokingly implying that when they call for help with a difficult situation, they end up with a big pizza
So I'm, sick of you broads and you, neighborhood stars
Tired of dealing with women and other local celebrities
Don't care about your cars like Bubba get out the yard
Saying that they don't care about cars like Bubba does, and telling others to step aside
Listen, damnit Bubba pay attention to my hoes with extension
Asking Bubba to listen and pay attention to their female companions with hair extensions
Got my vogues on suspension, got my pushes in the kitchen
Talking about their car tires on suspension, and their drugs stored in the kitchen
Got my streets, on a mission; got my corners with they trickin
They have various people working on different tasks to achieve their goals
There's no fam in this business - came in too fast (sorry)
Saying that there is no true family in the music industry, and apologizing for rushing into it too quickly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PRIESE PRINCE LAMONT BOARD, KIM HILL, MIKE FRATANTUNO, TERENCE YOSHIAKI GRAVES, GEORGE PAJON
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