Spare a Moment with Rare

If you have questions, want to say hello, or share a song let me know! Host: RareRuby - Instagram (Podcast) <> Instagram (Social) <> Twitter <> Facebook <> iTunes <> Rare's Spares First Thank You, God. Know I do not own the rights to the music unless I state I (RareRubyC or Ruby C) produced or wrote it, such as Ruby by Ruby C., Been There Done That (BTDT), Sorrow, I Don't Fear You. Hey you guys, I just wanted to give a quick shout out to MayLynn who I met over there at QuikTrip this evening. You are amazing! Thank you for helping me out, you didn't have to yet you have a wonderful heart. There are very few people left in this world that are just like you, very young with a good heart, been through so much, working a lot of jobs, still trying to help people when you're adopting three kids for the family. Let me just say, I was just like you at a very young age. Reach out to me, I'm gonna do everything I can to make sure you get that job, that you get all the assistance you need to make sure that you are helping those kids and that you are training them, raising them in the right way that they should go. I hope that they are raised with your heart and with your character, with your morals, with your strength, with your patience and with your wisdom. Patience, Strength, and Wisdom. Those are the main three things that I usually pray to God for and that my son has. Because you need patience to get through any situation, that devil will keep poking you. You need strength to get through everything because pain, fear, anxiety, panic, even love. You need it to get out that bed, to just make one more step, to just not say a word to just not make a move, to not hit someone, you just need strength to just be calm. You need wisdom to know when to go to God, to know when to shut up, to know when to speak your mind, to know when to be you, to know when to be fake, and to know when to let the people who are being fake gossip and let them do it. Just isolate and be yourself. Again, it may be strange to pray for those three things every day, but please do, because the more you ask for three things, the stronger you are, the more patience you have with other people, and the wiser you become. It may not be the knowledge you gain for economics in the world, national, but it will be the wisdom that you gain, trust me, for dealing with human beings. humans are the most ignorant beings in the world, we really are. We're also the most hypocritical beings in the world. I just want to say, what you're doing is amazing, keep doing it, please! This is a thank you to a beautiful soul here in Northeast San Antonio. The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Family, Motivation, Wisdom, God, Courage, Sacrificing, Humility, Growth, Love, MayLynn, BTDT, Patience, Rare, Life, Strength, Anchor, Daily Struggles, Peace, and of course me!

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or share a song let me know! Host: RareRuby -https://www.instagram.com/sparerarepodcast/ <> https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ <> https://twitter.com/rarerubyc86  Please know I do not own the rights to the music unless I state I, RareRuby or Ruby C. produced or wrote it.  First I'd like to say Thank You, God! Season 2 is finally here!  Special thanks to you, my listeners, we averaged 200 Streams/month last season! You Guys Rock, Happy Birthday to us ALL!!!  Many people I love (Esp. my Cuz Toot and my boy) have birthdays this month and I love you ALL!  Special blessings to my son as he turns the big 4 this month and will be entering Pre-K! Already 4' tall! Wow, Jesus.   Please know that as we transition into Season Two!! more changes will be made as in how you can "view' me. We are @RareRubyC Spare a Moment With Rare on our Facebook page and You let me know if it comes up on YT in about a week or so! Also, Season One's Playlist is available on iTunes! Which songs did you choose and Why? Please note that I will be singing a ton. Happy Birthday - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Birthday_to_You - Acapella Karaoke, Patty and Mildred Hill (disputed), 1893  https://music.apple.com/us/album/happy-birthday/1440820988?i=1440821356 - Stevie Wonder Version, - Y'all know why haha!  New York State of Mind - https://music.apple.com/us/album/new-york-state-of-mind/158815463?i=158816060 - Billy Joel, 1976 - First of all, as soon as I get permission I am remaking this. Vocally bluesy with more piano, sax, and bass. But now we all have those moments when we reflect after another year has passed and you just need a vacation or stimulation that clears your mind.  Lose Yourself - https://music.apple.com/us/album/lose-yourself/1440903339?i=1440903439 - Eminem, 2002 - Man just listen to the lyrics. Please specify the lyrics that motivated you:  All of them!! Topics that may stem from the episode: Music, Family, Motivation, Respect, God, Growth, Stevie Wonder, Love, My Son, NYC, Birthdays, Eminem, Rare, Life, Memories, Anchor, Daily Struggles, Billy Joel, Peace, Lyrics, Self Love, Confidence, Courage, YouTube, Faith, Jesus, Facebook, Heaven, Blessings, and of course me!

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Host: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/sparerarepodcast/ <> https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ This episode is a bit deep as it reflects on Palm Sunday and the meaning of what Christ gave for us all - not for some - for everyone all sinners. The episode is also a bit personal as there are tons that sacrifice daily with great determination unaware of their true fate because of their faith and the goals that motivate them. GOD, thank you for all, thank you for sacrificing your son to give us a home to return to after leaving the struggles of earth. My opinion is that you reflect on the week that Christ (Holy Week) knowingly prophesized, saved the sick, resurrected the dead, and still gave his life to those that believed and the non-believers. The story of Jesus as so many stories in the bible shows us exactly why it says to treat others the way you want to be treated (Matthew 7:12) and it also shows you just how cold the human soul can go. How his death began with human persecution for being different than what was already in place. I will also give a reference to George Floyd and the Derek Chauvin case (9:29), as how can I not when you see similar examples of how Christ our Redeemer was treated every day. Prayers are still requested for my son, my mother, and me as we continue to heal, thank you all. Which songs did you choose and Why? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyzYIha2KNU - Reason I Live by Big Dismal  - Exactly what the title says my motivation is my son and heaven. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMsvwwp6S7Q - Count On Me by Bruno Mars - My son is singing this and it warms my heart. Won't be in the audio but consider Jesus your best friend and it is in Ep. 39. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPBvq7yewIk - Down Below by Roddy Rich - I'm not rich but it is almost a "you can do it" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quuz61gSP-w - How Many Lashes by Kirk Franklin & Yolanda Adams - Great questions and reflections https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auSAVJNlb80 - The Passion by Lauryn Hill - I love her and yes Love for another human being should have been enough. Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: Down Below: All of them. How Many Lashes: All of them. Count On Me: All of them. The Passion: All of them. Reason I Live: All of them. The following topics may stem from the song: Music, COVID-19, Family, My Mom, Motivation, Respect, God, Growth, Love, My Son, Roddy Rich, Bruno Mars, Rare, Life, The Bible, Memories, Anchor, Daily Struggles, Peace, Lyrics, The Passion Of The Christ, Self-Confidence, Courage, Chauvin, Faith, Jesus, Easter, Christ, Palm Sunday, George Floyd, Heaven, Blessings, and of course me!

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Host: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/sparerarepodcast/ <> https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/  First, apologies for the late release, and know this episode may be a bit long. This week marks round four as my mom heals from C-19. GOD. Prayers were also requested for my son and I as well this past week, thank you all. Why did you choose the songs?   Yes, I am aware Stevie is referring to the birth of Aisha, however, sometimes there are stewards of the community or the church, grandparents, family, even the births of our sons where we may feel that same joy of new birth or acceptance, maybe approval. Speaking to this person...is the emotion you’d feel when you see that person you would be ashamed to tell you’ve sinned but tears are just flowing because they have always been your comfort. I talk about my “hood” upbringing a lot. Don’t get me wrong yes I had my choir director from the church as my elementary school principal but I also witnessed so many drug deals, deaths, I said that hell nah my son doesn’t need to fight it. She and several others used to help my Grandma get us to church, to school events, church competitions, etc. even when she passed we were scattered all across town, they still tried their best to keep us together. When I came back here I went back to her because I needed the connection but also because I knew I may not make it through without losing myself. I saw her name on my phone a few days back, I cried because no matter the amount of good I do I will always feel guilt because I have yet to personally hear from God that my heart is in the right direction. I didn’t have the strength to speak on! I was in tears receiving the call I couldn’t make. Not that there’s beef it’s more to do so with I have disappointed them. One more mentor, grandma that was of no relation by human DNA that loved me and helped me when I was a child. My childhood was NOT easy, not many are. They had their own children, their own lives. Trust, I have tons of people that question why am I a daughter, a sister, but not them, never her. Also, the death of my cousin Ieshia C. has always stung. Thanks to A Turtle's Tale for putting Bruno's song in my ear. God put the others!! Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMsvwwp6S7Q - Count On Me by Bruno Mars  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPBvq7yewIk - Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAPtTz5OGWs - I Love You, Lord by Benita Jones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWsvZfGVYJM - I Love You, Lord by Walter Hawkins Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: Isn't she lovely: All of them. I Love You, Lord: All of them. Count On Me: All of them. The following topics may stem from the song: Music, COVID-19, Family, My Mom, Respect, God, Growth, Love, Benita Jones, Cold Weather, Ms. B, Stevie Wonder, Rare, Life, Memories, Ieshia, Daily Struggles, Peace, Lyrics, Self-Confidence, Courage, Texas, Faith, Bruno Mars, Walter Hawkins, Blessings, and of course me! 

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Host: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/sparerarepodcast/ <> https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Why did you choose the songs?  This week marks round three as my mom heals from C-19. She has good oxygen numbers and I thank all prayers and well wishes and of course GOD. Prayers are requested and are being received 24/7. - A repeat I am aware, however, my emotions behind the words are very deep, and have so much gratitude! #Texaswinterstorm2021 #TexasBlackout #Texaspoweroutage were the trending hashtags this past week. Even I was without power for 3 days posting on Twitter, running faucets, trying to fight sinus/ear infection pain, COVID test results were delayed a week so I spent $410 today to get a !negative! result, antibiotics, and joy!  Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShdaQ0c-xlc&ab_channel=Thiagozaiko - Jesus Loves Me by Whitney Houston https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgSOPq_XWcI - Cool Off by Missy Elliot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zonzpeFYLBg&ab_channel=RiccardoD%27Ettole - Oh Happy Day by Whitney Houston Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: Jesus Loves Me: Jesus loves me, this I know For the Bible tells me so Little ones to him belong They are weak but he is strong Yes, Jesus loves me Oh, yes Jesus loves me (loves me so) Yes, Jesus loves me For the Bible tells me so (tells me so), so glad Pressing on the upward way Always guide me, Lord, I pray Undeserving, and stubbornly Never fail to love me still (Feels so good to know) Ooh, that I'm never alone See, sometimes I'm lonely but never alone, no For the Bible tells, for the Bible tells For the Bible, oh Lord, it tells me so (tells me so), so glad (tells me so) See I know that he loves me, yeah (tells me so) Whether I'm right, mm (tells me so) And whether I'm wrong, oh yes, he did (tells me so) Oh the Bible tells me, me (tells me so) Jesus loves me The following topics may stem from the song: Music, COVID-19, Family, My Mom, Respect, Growth, Love, Cold Weather, Snow Flurries, Black Ice, Life, Memories, Daily Struggles, Peace, Lyrics, Self-Confidence, Courage, Texas, Faith, Whitney Houston, Missy Elliott, Blessings, and of course me!

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Host: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Why did you choose the songs? This week marks round two as my mom heals from C-19. She has good oxygen numbers and I thank all prayers and well wishes and of course GOD. Prayers are requested and are being received 24/7. Cold weather turns me into a bear or better yet since I am a Cancer (Astrology) crab. Thus, I smoked three types of meat, wash all bedding and warm clothing, try to execute as many tasks as possible, and make as many excuses to stay in and off the roads. NOT LAZY just not in the rain, sleet, ice, snow, etc. I have four reasons why. Now, who doesn't love the classic, Baby, It's Cold Outside? Red Hot Chilli Peppers' Snow is more about drugs than the weather but I love the band. What mood were you in before/after the song? Lit after video chatting with Jr., eating, and watching Reno 911. Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3HfTpaSFuc - Baby, It's Cold Outside by Barry Manilow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bztE5IbQOo - Cold Sweat by James Brown & The Famous Flames https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0vM9iINl28 - Snow by RHCP Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Silent Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: Cold: I really can't stay Baby don't hold on Ah, but it's cold outside Well I must say This couch is very comfortable It's not a couch, puddin' pop It's a love seat Oh, how you talk? Oh Barry, I simply must go But baby it's cold outside The answer is, "No" But baby it's cold outside The welcome has been How lucky that you dropped in So nice and warm Look out the window At that storm My sister will be suspicious Gosh your lips look good delicious My brother will be there at the door Like waves upon a tropical storm My maiden aunt's mind is vicious Gosh your lips are delicious Well maybe just a cigarette more Never said your blues will be for I've got to get home But baby you'll freeze out there Honestly, just listening to Cold Sweat is a mover for me. Snow (Hey Oh): Deep beneath the cover of another perfect wonder Where it's so white as snow Privately divided by a world so undecided And there's nowhere to go In between the cover of another perfect wonder Where it's so white as snow Running through the field where all my tracks will be concealed And there's nowhere to go I said hey, hey, yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, tell my love now Hey, hey, yeah, oh yeah, tell my love now The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Covid-19, Family, My Mom, Respect, Growth, Love, Cold Weather, Snow Flurries, Black Ice, Life, Memories, Daily Struggles, Peace, Lyrics, Self-Confidence, Courage, Barry Manilow, K.T. Oslin, James Brown, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and of course me!

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Host: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Why did you choose the songs? This week my mother received the vaccine (1st dose) and about five days later she was coughing blood and rushed to the ER triage. Needless to say, it is C-19. Prayers are requested and are being received 24/7. Missy's Cool Off has the beat and the lyrics to keep me focused and motivated regardless of the stairs, cold weather, heavy whatever, Do It and Cool Off when I get angry. Linkin's Numb is what I have been stating since I was a teenager since they were my band during adolescence. Stop putting me down because you can't be me, I don't have a fear of being dependable, per my childhood PTSD dependability=security=love. Hell, I love and care for my child (as a mother), manage my income/debt sources, my health treatments, my mother's health, etc, and did it for another household with min help for two years and subpar for three. Billie's PFH, says a ton it really does. There is so much falling upon us each day, be strong the blessings fall. What mood were you in before/after the song? Upbeat after watching IASIP. Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXYiU_JCYtU&ob=av2n - Numb by Linkin' Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgSOPq_XWcI - Cool Off by Missy Elliot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVXNWdHDq8- Pennies From Heaven by Billie Holiday Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Silent Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: Cool Off: Do it, do it, do it, do it Do it, do it, do it, do it Do it, do it, do it, do it Do it, do it, do it, do it Cool off Cool off, cool off, cool off Cool off, cool off, cool off Cool off, cool off, cool off (Stop) Play this again, I'm finna win Finna go off, finna go in I'll make it drop, yeah, I'll make it bend Cool off 'til I feel the wind Four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten Way too high to get over me Way too low to get under my skin All the DJ's gon' hit that spin I'ma play this again and again and again (Stop) Numb: I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface Don't know what you're expecting of me Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes Every step that I take is another mistake to you (Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow) I've become so numb I can't feel you there Become so tired So much more aware I'm becoming this All I want to do Is be more like me And be less like you Pennies From Heaven: If you want the things you love You must have showers So when you hear it thunder Don't run under a tree There'll be pennies from heaven For you and me Nobody knows how cruel fate can be How close together love and hate can be Goodbye, just clean the slate for me That's life I guess The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Covid-19, Family, My Mom, Respect, Growth, Love, Relationships, Life, Memories, Daily Struggles, Peace, Lyrics, Self-Confidence, Courage, Billie Holiday, Missy Elliott, Dru Hill, Linkin' Park and of course me!

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Host: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Why did you choose the songs? I happened to be speaking with my cousins (@TootChainz and @KingTonyoTX on IG) about some of the projects Tonyo was building in his catalogue, I then brought up the east coast Rappers. Tupac, Common, Wu-Tang, etc., then we got into the type of voice, Rakim, Jaheim (R&B, I know) then we got into good R & B. What mood were you in before/after the song? Seek and you shall find. Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gzSITRewmw - Makin' Good Love by Avant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6_VA1J9Gso - Anything by Jaheim feat. Next https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXvMT_mVbqw- All My Life K-Ci & JoJo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Var4AQWRL2o- My, My, My by Johnny Gill Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? I am not silent on this episode as you will notice I gave a verbal explanation with a little sing-a-long. Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: All of them. The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Sex, Respect, Growth, Love, Relationships, Life, Memories, Daily Struggles, Peace, Lyrics, Self-Confidence, Courage, Avant, Johnny Gill, Dru Hill, Jaheim, K-Ci & Jojo and of course me!

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Host: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Why did you choose the songs? Honestly? Been being blessed, paying bills, lupus and epilepsy aren't winning, despite a coup we still have a Nation, and I still get to wake up and be a Mom. I just wanted to share some of the songs I've been boppin' my head to. What mood were you in before/after the song? Honestly, just like every other human being across the world I have just been trying to catch a good time and when I hear these songs my mood improves. Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-RBJNqdnoM - Killing Me Softly by The Fugees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKnQXaIlrMo - Good Time by Niko Moon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liZm1im2erU - F**kin' Problems by A$AP ROCKY -  feat. Drake, 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_SYttJm0SE- Love Yourself by BTS feat. Nicki Minaj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyvn5idWuhE- Tonight is the Night by The Betty Wright Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? I am not silent on this episode as you will notice in some of the recordings I am forgetting not to sing-a-long. Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: BTS: [Verse 1: Jimin, Jungkook] I’m opening my eyes in the darkness When my heartbeat sounds unfamiliar I’m looking at you in the mirror The fear-ridden eyes, asking the question [Verse 2: Suga] Loving myself might be harder Than loving someone else Let’s admit it The standards I made are more strict for myself The thick tree rings in your life It’s part of you, it’s you Now let’s forgive ourselves [Chorus: Jin, Jungkook] You’ve shown me I have reasons I should love myself (oh) I’ll answer with my breath, my path Niko: Eighty degrees and the sun ain't even out We got a spot a couple miles out of town When that moon comes up, you know what's goin' down We got them folding chairs leanin' way back No other plans other than relax We ain't worried about tomorrow from where we at We just tryna catch a good time Even if it takes all night Pass that bottle 'round the campfire KMS: Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with his song Betty: Tonight is the night That you make me a woman You said you'll be gentle with me I hope you will Tonight, tonight Tonight, tonight Oh, I'll never forget tonight No, no, I'll never forget tonight When you make me feel real The following topics may stem from the song: #Music, Motivation, Respect, Growth, Health, Love, Relationships, Family,  #Life, Memories, Daily Struggles, Peace, #Lyrics, Self-Confidence, Courage

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Host: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmR1YvfIGng&ab_channel=elfeco - We Shall Overcome by Mahalia Jackson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti5aP_nyNig&ab_channel=Desmond - We Shall Overcome by Louis Armstrong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26CkOUpKHII&ab_channel=NilesNL69 - We Shall Overcome by Diana Ross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNKu1uNBVkU&ab_channel=AndraDay - Rise Up by Andra Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX040pxaPIk&ab_channel=GospelNostalgia - The Holy Ghost by Rev. Milton Brunson's Thompson   Community Singers Why did you choose the song? With the events at the capitol and my own life's events, I can't forget that I am not different than you going through similar issues. What mood were you in before/after the song? Disappointed in myself for the late pushout and happy that I was overcoming my struggles despite still having many. Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? I am not silent on this episode as you will notice in the intro (loud) and in some of the recordings I am forgetting not to sing-a-long. Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: All of them. Holy G: It was early one morning Just about the break of day When Jesus came & he touched me And then he washed my tears away I started running, I started shouting There was no room for doubting Oh I (Choir) I got nothing but the Holy Ghost Andra: You're broken down and tired Of living life on a merry go round And you can't find the fighter But I see it in you so we gonna walk it out And move mountains We gonna walk it out And move mountains And I'll rise up I'll rise like the day I'll rise up I'll rise unafraid I'll rise up And I'll do it a thousand times again And I'll rise up High like the waves I'll rise up In spite of the ache I'll rise up And I'll do it a thousand times again WSO: We'll walk hand in hand, someday Oh, deep in my heart I do believe We shall overcome, someday We shall live in peace We shall live in peace We shall live in peace, someday Oh, deep in my heart I do believe We shall overcome, someday We are not afraid We are not afraid We are not afraid, today The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Motivation, Respect, Growth, Civil Rights, Health, Love, Dr. Martin Luther King, Gospel, Relationships, Religion, Family,  Ethnicity, Life, Memories, Depression, Daily Struggles

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Guest: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Songs Chosen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcODKvvVSOg - Georgia On My Mind by Ray Charles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOv4g552h5E- I'm Proud to Be An American by Lee Greenwood https://youtu.be/ya5Gz5d12Eg - White Privilege (France's View) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPSwqp5fdIw and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSA1Li_za3k- George Floyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEAOQ8pNmps - Miriam Carey https://youtu.be/Y_rl4ZGdy34 - White Privilege II by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Why did you choose the song? Melanin levels define levels of allowed hypocrisy in a country that claims to be one nation under God. What mood were you in before/after the song? Frustrated and agitated but overjoyed by #GEORGIA! Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? I am Vocal on this episode! Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: All of them. However, if you could please watch the videos... Here's Macklemore's  White Privilege II Pulled into the parking lot, parked it Zipped up my parka, joined the procession of marchers In my head like, "is this awkward? Should I even be here marching?" Thinking if they can't, how can I breathe? Thinking that they chant, what do I sing? I want to take a stance 'cause we are not free And then I thought about it, we are not "we" Am I in the outside looking in, or am I in the inside looking out? Is it my place to give my two cents? Or should I stand on the side and shut my mouth? "No justice, no peace, " okay, I'm saying that They're chanting out, "black lives matter, " but I don't say it back Is it okay for me to say? I don't know, so I watch and stand In front of a line of police that look the same as me Only separated by a badge, a baton, a can of Mace, a mask A shield, a gun with gloves and hands that gives an alibi In case somebody dies behind a bullet that flies out of the nine Takes another child's life on sight Blood in the streets, no justice, no peace No racist beliefs, no rest 'til we're free There's blood in the streets, no justice, no peace No racist beliefs, no rest 'til we're free Damn, a lot of opinions, a lot of confusion, a lot of resentment Some of us scared, some of us defensive And most of us aren't even paying attention It seems like we're more concerned with being called racist Then we actually are with racism We want to dress like, walk like, talk like, dance like, yet we just stand by We take all we want from black culture, but will we show up for black lives? We want to dress like, walk like, talk like, dance like, yet we just stand by We take all we want from black culture, but will we show up for black lives? The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Motivation, Respect, Race, Trump. Growth, Health, Love, Religion, Family,  Ethnicity, Life, Memories, Constitution, History,

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Guest: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmWWqogr_r8&ab_channel=21SavageVEVO - a lot by 21 Savage ft. J. Cole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WILNIXZr2oc - MIDDLE CHILD by J. Cole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqqAnjY2Rmo -  A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke Why did you choose the song? I've been waiting for J. Cole my whole life honestly He speaks his truth and is blunt as hell. What mood were you in before/after the song? Reflective, as I had a long, depressive, ignorant, fearful 2020.  Many did.  Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? I am silent on this episode! Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: MIDDLE CHILD: Niggas been countin' me out I'm countin' my bullets, I'm loadin' my clips I'm writin' down names, I'm makin' a list I'm checkin' it twice and I'm gettin' 'em hit The real ones been dyin', the fake ones is lit The game is off balance, I'm back on my shit The Bentley is dirty, my sneakers is dirty But that's how I like it, you all on my dick I'm all in my bag, this hard as it get I do not snort powder, I might take a sip I might hit the blunt, but I'm liable to trip I ain't poppin' no pill, but you do as you wish I roll with some fiends, I love 'em to death I got a few mil' but not all of them rich What good is the bread if my niggas is broke? What good is first class if my niggas can't sit? That's my next mission, that's why I can't quit Just like LeBron, get my niggas more chips A LOT; How much money you got? (A lot) How many problems you got? (A lot) How many people done doubted you? (A lot) Left you out to rot? (A lot) How many pray that you flop? (A lot) How many lawyers you got? (A lot) How many times you got shot? (A lot) How many niggas you shot? (A lot) How many times did you ride? (A lot) How many niggas done died? (A lot) How many times did you cheat? (A lot) How many times did you lie? (A lot) How many times did she leave? (A lot) How many times did she cry? (A lot) How many chances she done gave you? Fuck around with these thots (A lot) Every day that I'm alive, I'ma ride with the stick I'd rather be broke in jail than be dead and rich Told my brothers take my breath if I turn to a snitch But I'm 21 4L, ain't no way I'ma switch Break it on down, I break it on down I break it on down, I break it on down Yeah, I just came from the A I drove back home, six hour drive, six and a half Before I left I stopped by to See my nigga 21 in the studio Yeah, two of his kids with him Right in the studio, that's when I knew You a stand up nigga, I love seein' shit like that SAM COOKE'S: ALL OF THEM The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Motivation, Respect, Growth,, Health, Love, Relationships, Religion, Family, Life, Memories

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Guest: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oswkllz_Lvs - This Christmas by Donny Hathaway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuvwZiWSY20 - Whatcha Want for Christmas by 69 Boyz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk_GmhD053E - Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmUW2pVAopc - Santa Clause Is Coming To Town by Jackson 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5resSXzMiI - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Jackson 5 Why did you choose the song? CHRISTMAS What mood were you in before/after the song? Relaxed Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long?  I am silent on this episode! Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: All of them. The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Motivation, Respect, Growth, CHRISTMAS, Health, Love, Relationships, Religion, Family,  Ethnicity, Life, Memories

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Guest: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCWGzWY5To - The Christmas Song by Whitney Houston https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4AMP8o6ujM - Hallelujah by Fantasia Barrino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igScPXNahf0 - I'll Be Home For Christmas by Rascal Flatts Why did you choose the song? CHRISTMAS What mood were you in before/after the song? Relaxed Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Sorry, but you will have to put up with me on this one. Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: All of them. The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Motivation, Respect, Growth, CHRISTMAS, Health, Love, Relationships, Religion, Family, GUMBO, Ethnicity, Life, Memories

https://anchor.fm/spareraremessage/ - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!!  Guest: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/  Which songs did you choose?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBXFsgzCVcA&ab_channel=LyricsAllDay - Silent Night by The Temptations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cP26ndrmtg&ab_channel=Trans-SiberianOrchestra - The Christmas Cannon by The Transiberian Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwacxSnc4tI&ab_channel=WalterTan -  The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole  Why did you choose the song?  CHRISTMAS What mood were you in before/after the song?  Relaxed Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Sorry, but you will have to put up with me on this one.  Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: All of them.  The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Motivation, Respect, Growth, CHRISTMAS, Health, Love, Relationships, Religion, Family, GUMBO, Ethnicity, Life, Memories

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Guest: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4C4NiVKrXk&ab_channel=KarynWhite - Superwoman by Karyn White https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Zn7Cqe6ZM&ab_channel=LennyWilliams-Topic - Cause I Love You by Lenny Williams Why did you choose the song? I chose Superwoman by Karyn White first because well because couples have days, weeks, months, sometimes years where they take each other for granted. I chose Lenny's Cause I love you... I will always consider this healing. What mood were you in before/after the song? The lyrics of Superwoman speak from the heart. Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Sorry, but you will not have to put up with me on this one. Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: Superwoman: I fought my way through the rush hour Trying to make it home just for you I want to make sure that your dinner will be waiting for you But when you get there you just tell me You're not hungry at all You said you'd rather read the paper And you don't want to talk You'd like to think I'm just crazy When I say that you've changed I'm convinced I know the problem You don't love me the same You're just going through the motions And you're not being fair I've got my pride I will not cry Still I can't help but care Ooh baby, look into the corners of your mind I'll always be there for you Through good and bad times But I can't be that Superwoman that you want me to be I'll give my love, oh lasting love If you'll return love to me I'm not your Superwoman I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down And think that everything's okay Boy, I am only human This girl needs more than occasional hugs As a token of love from you to me Cause I Love You: you know I love you No matter what you do And I hope you understand me Every word I say is true ?Cause I love you Baby, I?m thinkin? of you Tryin? to be more of a man for you And I don?t have much riches But we gonna see it through ?Cause I love you The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Motivation, Respect, Growth, Health, Love, Relationships, Religion, Family, Mistakes, Stress, Life, Journaling, Memories

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!!  Guest: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/  Which songs did you choose?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1yIBpEVPvM&ab_channel=TheRoots-Topic - The Roots, Common, Ingrid Michaelson  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYKI8tAELXY&ab_channel=MissyElliott - Missy Elliot  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccHrgxsO9z0&ab_channel=B.B.King-Topic -  Why I Sing The Blues by B.B. King  Why did you choose the song? Inspired by listening to the old school music, tire of fake people, lovin the advice I'm getting. Plus realized why I take things personally no one truly knows me. hence why my raps get a little deep. But if you were a jerk don't belittle the transaction, I'll forgive the request for forgiveness but do not ask me to not see you. I can be a bitch as well call me out get it done with.   What mood were you in before/after the song? Did not feel like driving and just once again felt misunderstood or like well my truths would never be told to my son nor anyone really because no one listens. thus brought me back to these classics.   Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Sorry, but you will not have to put up with me on this one.  Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: All of them.  The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Motivation, Respect, Growth, Death, Health, Love, Relationships, Religion, Family, Gossip, Ethnicity, Mistakes, Stress, Life, Journaling, Memories

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Guest: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBsjggc5jHM - The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDkqz5C62SM&ab_channel=92RareXKingstonON - The Show by Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSSI7hVMCrg&ab_channel=Surge%C3%81lvarez - The Odd Couple Ft.Humpy Dumpty by Biz Markie Why did you choose the song? Inspired by listening to the old school music available on YouTube during my workday. I work from home. What mood were you in before/after the song? Working, being a mom, a daughter, and trying to find something to take my mind off the stress. Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Sorry, but you will not have to put up with me on this one. Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: All of them. The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Motivation, Respect, Growth, Doug E.Fresh, Humpy Dumpty, Biz Markie, Slick Rick, BeatBoxing, Ethnicity, Mistakes, Stress, Life, Work

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Guest: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d22CiKMPpaY - As Time Goes By by Dooley Wilson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdbepiZDvX8 - And That Reminds Me by Della Reese https://music.apple.com/us/album/casablanca-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1455697813?i=1455698207&ign-gact=3&ls=1 - Knock on Wood by Dooley Wilson Why did you choose the song? CASABLANCA has always been my movie. What mood were you in before/after the song? Wishing more people understood the difference between caring about someone and loving someone. The sacrifice and loss of daily human freedoms are sacrificed for love, not for care. Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Sorry, but you will not have to put up with me on this one. Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: All of them. The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Motivation, Respect, Love, Relationships, Growth, Refusal to change, Casablanca, War, Ethnicity, Emotional Change, Mistakes

https://anchor.fm/sparerare/message - If you have questions, want to say hello, or want to be a guest or share a song let me know!! Guest: RareRuby - https://www.instagram.com/rareruby86/ Which songs did you choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asXau88O5Is - Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days) by Monica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhO6oKetxto&ab_channel=MC1738 - Have You Ever? by Brandy Why did you choose the song? Looping health issues, family drama- who doesn't though. missing the Brandy Verzuz Monica Battle, gaining two major blessings (a job one day before being laid-off and not needing another surgery for something I had six years ago,)besides the 100 daily blessings I receive already! I usually sing when I am happy or confident. What mood were you in before/after the song? Trying to get back to the recording but I've been documenting my podcast ideas, writing-not typing my lyrics (makes recording sooo much easier), but I have not been recording nor hunting down new beats. Nor have I been motivated to make my own. I honestly just feel compelled to write. I even wanted to go back to writing my book I didn't finish 4 years ago.  And When I do want to sing I really just want to record my original acapella just to make sure it is just recorded. Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Sorry but you will be tolerating me the entire play Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: Monica: It's just one of them days, when I wanna be all alone It's just one of them days, when I gotta be all alone It's just one of them days, don't take it personal I just wanna be all alone, and you think I treat you wrong I wanna take some time out to think things through I know it always feels like I'm doing you wrong But I'm so in love with you So understand that I'm only in love you're the only one I need So have no thought that I want to leave and baby trust me, please I see and I think about everything we do And I find myself in misery and that ain't cool Hey now, I really want to be with you the whole way through But the way you make me feel inside keeps me confused Brandy: Have you ever been in love? Been in love so bad You'd do anything to make them understand? Have you ever had someone steal your heart away? You'd give anything to make them feel the same? Have you finally found the one you've given your heart to Only to find that one won't give their heart to you? Have you ever closed your eyes and Dreamed that they were there And all you can do is wait for the day when they will care? Music, Motivation, Respect, Love, Relationships, Growth, Sacrifice, Emotional Change, Mistakes, Health, Family