Let me rephrase that.
I believe I was on the A train, when I began to hear the most grating raspy sound any vocal chord could ever produce, coming from the back of the train. I took out my ear bud, put Ke$ha on pause, to try and figure out what song this man was singing. As I started to recognize the melody, I realized this man was BELTING out R. Kelly's classic 90's hit, "I Believe I Can Fly," from the rousing and motivational drama, "Space Jam." As he reached the climax of the song (you know the part when the gospel choir comes in) another man joined him as his back up. After a few bars, a small group of teenagers decided to step in as well. One by one, including myself, the entire car became his choir, as he took the lead vocals in stride. He even attempted R. Kelly's famous riffs and emulated his well-intentioned, yet, vague conducting skills. I, seriously, wished I had had a video camera for this situation, because it was awe-inspiring.
The train pulled up to the 59th Columbus circle stop, just as he finished his performance. It was absolutely perfect timing. But, did people give him any money? Nope.
Please revisit this classic music video, because there's so much inspiration. R. Kelly is the most inspiratory, inspiring, inspirational man, in zepra print pants, I have ever seen.
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