Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I'm happy with that.

Quote by Aretha Franklin

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Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree...

Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree...

I'm gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.

I'm gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.

All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you come home, just a little...

All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you come home, just a little...

If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good....

If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good....

I run for the bus, dear, while riding I think of us, dear, I say...

I run for the bus, dear, while riding I think of us, dear, I say...

Cause you make me feel, you make me feel, you make me feel like A...

Cause you make me feel, you make me feel, you make me feel like A...

I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.

I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.

All I want you to do for me. Is give it to me when you...

All I want you to do for me. Is give it to me when you...

I ain't gonna do you wrong while you're gone. Ain't gonna do you wrong 'cause...

I ain't gonna do you wrong while you're gone. Ain't gonna do you wrong 'cause...

The moment I wake up. Before I put on my makeup. I say a little...

The moment I wake up. Before I put on my makeup. I say a little...

I didn't know just what was wrong with me. Till your kiss helped me name...

I didn't know just what was wrong with me. Till your kiss helped me name...

I'm the lady next door when I'm not on stage.

I'm the lady next door when I'm not on stage.

Together, together, that's how it must be. To live without you. Would only mean heartbreak...

Together, together, that's how it must be. To live without you. Would only mean heartbreak...

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me. R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Take care, TCB.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me. R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Take care, TCB.

Your kisses...Sweeter than honey and guess what? So is my money.

Your kisses...Sweeter than honey and guess what? So is my money.

Better friends than lovers. Sugar can't you see? You need you and I really need...

Better friends than lovers. Sugar can't you see? You need you and I really need...

Oh, baby, what you've done to me. You make me feel so good inside and...

Oh, baby, what you've done to me. You make me feel so good inside and...

At work I just take time and all through my coffee break-time, I say a...

At work I just take time and all through my coffee break-time, I say a...

Now I'm no longer doubtful of what I'm living for. Cause if I make you...

Now I'm no longer doubtful of what I'm living for. Cause if I make you...

I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That's the hardest thing more than anything...

I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That's the hardest thing more than anything...