Rare Americans - Mama Bear (Official Video)

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- Feb 28 - Portland - All Ages
- Mar 1 - Seattle - All Ages
- Mar 2 - Boise - All Ages
- Mar 4 - Salt Lake City - All Ages
- Mar 6 - Sacramento - All Ages
- Mar 7 - Los Angeles - All Ages
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- Mar 9 - Phoenix - 16+
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- Mar 19 - New York City - 18+
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- Mar 25 - Columbus - All Ages
- Mar 26 - Detroit - All Ages
- Mar 27 - Chicago - 17+
- Mar 29 - Denver - 16+
- April 12 - Vancouver - All Ages
- April 24 - Edmonton - All Ages
- April 25 - Calgary - 18+
- May 01 - Ottawa - All Ages
- May 02 - Montreal - All Ages
- May 03 - Toronto - All Ages

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------FOLLOW RARE AMERICANS------

-----LISTEN TO RARE AMERICANS-----

-----MUSIC------
Written by: Rare Americans
Produced by: Ben Kaplan, Rare Americans
Recorded & Mixed by: Ben Kaplan
Assistant Engineer: Liam Moes
Mastered by: Chris Gehringer @ Stirling Sound

-----VIDEO------
Animated & Directed by: Solis Animation (Toronto, Ontario)
Concept by: Rare Americans & Solis Animation

-----LYRICS-----

Truth,
My mom likes when I rap fast
With enough energy
That it can make her heart dance

I would like to write a song for her to sing along
Better make it fucking bumping
Cuz my moms the bomb

Life,
Took my parents on a giant roller coaster ride
Cuz I was walking with a limp, something wasn’t right
Doc came in the room, said they found a giant tumour
It was lodged in my brain, immediate surgical procedure

Imagine the thoughts running through their head
Their two year old boy, heads filled with dread
You can’t prepare for that being said
On a Tuesday afternoon, when you get out of bed
But I made it, I fucking made it.

You’ve been by my side
Through the good and hard times
I’d do anything for you
I’d do anything for you

Mama Bear
I love my Mama Bear
Mama Bear
I love my Mama Bear

Childhood,
We spent a lot of time together
School was pretty far
I wouldn’t trade it for the world
Driving, talking in the car

I was on a path, or a mission you could say
All I wanted was to be like
Rafa, Roger, or Marc Andre

I always had it in me, the fire was burning strong
My mom told me a story
From I was six years young

“Mom I hate losing so much, I want to win so badly”
I guess not much has changed though
And that kinda makes me happy
I got fire burning in me, it’s strong

You’ve been by my side
Through the good and hard times
I’d do anything for you
I’d do anything for you

Mama Bear
I love my Mama Bear
Mama Bear
I love my Mama Bear
Mama Bear
I love my Mama Bear

Back to the fire burning in me as a kid
It was hard to control, the stupid shit I did
Provincial tennis champs
Hit an old man in the head
Threw my racket at the net
It flew over, smack!
His face went red
Looked over at my mom
Oh my god, I’m dead (Oh my god he’s dead!)
She was, lived to the max
That kid needed a lesson
Probably needed quite a smack
But my mom is way too cool for that

#mamabear​ #rareamericans​ #ilovemymamabear

[xiaowithaslimeonhishead]

The teacher's face when the kid says "I fucking made it" is a whole mood.

[anibobunnie]

When he hit that man in the face, like the lyrics said, I thought his mom would hit him or yell since my mom would slap me and scream over me not doing chores right away.
"My mom was too cool for that".
I'm crying.

[ja-king]

When your siblings are in the room and you talk back.
Oh my god he’s dead

[bloedjohan]

That kid is rad and his mum is hella cool.
And this song is wholesome as fck.

[savikelly]

This is probably the most wholesome song they've ever made.

[jesperaung]

Other music artists: *singing about their heart breaks*
Rare Americans: I love my mama bear :D

[CougarMacDowall]

Dang is it me or is the animation extra smooth this time!

[VikingLacrosse]

Does anyone else get tears when listening to Rare Americans? So many of their songs bring me to tears.

[patriciapriestner]

To my Baby Bear....I’ve never written a public comment on anything before but how could I not acknowledge the most beautiful of Mother’s Day tributes? That you unabashedly honoured me in this unique way filled my heart to overflowing. Thank you💕. I’ll always be your biggest fan!

[Tuffronicus]

Rest in peace, my mama bear. Cancer is a horrible, scary thing. She beat it twice before, but the third time got her early this year. She tore at it, and fought it for more than a year. Never once did she stop. Perseverance like that is why I love my mama bear.

[msfair]

My son just sent this to me. I feel like a success.

[akuitsugikuni]

I wish my mom was as chill and understanding like this, Life is tough man.

[thepotatolordtorulepotatos]

I like a lot of communitys and fandoms but this is one of the only ones i take real pride and joy in being part of

[megamagster]

Already crying. Second year since my mom passed and I know I'm gonna break down when I hear this

[deadlywinds]

I lost my mom last year and this song brought me to tears. Thanks Rare Americans

[Queenixx]

"That kid needed a lesson
Probably needed quite a smack
But my mom is way too cool for that"

Dude knows more about pareting than 66% of the parents world wide

[miah]

My real mom has been addicted to drugs my whole life and my dad is an alcoholic. My step mom has been there for me since I was 3. Through their divorce she was still there. She's been the only thing I have even now at 21 she's the only parent I can really turn to. She's taught me so much I'm so thankful for my momma bear 💕

[Geekwithapencil]

I’m so proud to be part of this community-I know it seems weird, but I haven’t been this invested in a band in a long, LONG time-thank you so much for the incredible music, RA-here’s hoping the next few songs are just as great as the last!

[elhuevo]

*I'd also be scared shitless if a 6 year old started singing with an adult's voice*

[newtsinsuits]

My mom committed suicide when I was 15. This song heavily reminded me of her and how good of a mother she was to me. I wish I were able to show this to her now. Thank you for the song and the bittersweet emotions I got from it