“Rubies of the Future”
by: Dr. Daron Barker & James F. Hill
[INTRO]
It’s another beautiful day, a powerful day, a day when the mighty will stand, lift up, and lead the people of the future. You are that leader. STAND UP, YOU RUBIES! You precious jewels and stretch your arms wide as you fill your bodies with energy and power. Breathe in, feel the oxygen carried by the life giving blood, as it activate your brain and prepares you to learn and create that which will be. The Time Is Now! To be, to see, to do, Exhale, behold. There’s a wonderful world inside of you.
[CHORUS]
It’s time to lead for our future; many have come to show us how
Start by keeping our faith above the clouds
Because we’ve come to far to turn back now
We are the Rubies of the Future, all my elders lead the way, don’t let us down.
Turn a rough stone into a beautiful ruby
Because there’s a wonderful world inside of me.
[REPEAT CHORUS]
I’d like to first take this time to thank my mom and my dad,
They got me up, they got me out and now I’m sitting in class.
I brushed my teeth, combed my hair, got my clothes I’m gone wear.
I showed up ready, cause I’m ready, got myself looking pretty.
Got my pencil, got my papers, all my books in my bag,
I’m talking English, taking Science, cause I’m ready to add,
Perfect attendance, honor roll ribbons, going to read to achieve,
We’re the Rubies of the Future, leaders of the world, Rubies lead to succeed.
[CHORUS]
Since the first day of school I’ve continued to learn,
I’m a leader, I will lead yah, cause I know it’s my turn.
Don’t be late, hesitate, no, no, I just can’t wait
For all of yall, to have a ball, on the day that I graduate.
All those girls in those pearls and all the guys in those ties,
A manifestation, of a great nation, cause our time has arrived.
In all that we are and in all that you do,
Grandma, mama, daddy, teacher, we appreciate you.
[CHORUS]
[OUTRO]
I say now, hey all you Rubies are there leaders in here,
Can we do it like this, (Yeah) Can we do it like that (Yeah)
I say now, hey all you Rubies are there leaders in here,
Can we do it like this, (Yeah) Can we do it like that, That, THAT, THAT! (Yeah)
[REPEAT OUTRO]
