Muhammad Ali Lyrics - Outrospective - Faithless

{If all you keep hearing it so long 

You will see me as a super star 

And you'll have time to waste 

With your minions and things} 

I see your face in front of me, still grainy 

From that old black and white TV 

My whole family silenced 

Watchin' you shape destiny with your two hands 

Faster than the eye could see 

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Mesmerising 

You know what skinny little me, started to strut 

Ten years old, suddenly bold 

'Cause I resolved to live like my hero in the ring 

Be smart, never give an inch, no retreating 

And I racked up, respect from teachers, rednecks 

And creatures who attack in a pack like insects 

Never, seen the like, not before or since 

A young prince, and I remain convinced of his invincibility 

Athletic agility, virility, still a free spirit 

Forever through eternity, stingin' like a bee, Mr. Muhammad Ali 

I want you to know 

You are the original 

I want you to know 

You are the original 

I want you to know 

You are the original 

Photos 

Your achievements defy belief, from the belly of the beast 

Risin' like yeast yo, my release from low self-esteem 

Came when I saw you rappin' on my TV screen 

Float like a butterfly that describe my walk to school 

After fight night, I felt so cool 'cause I was the greatest too 

Love of self born simply out of love for you 

And I knew someday people'll love me too 

None of the hecklin' about my black skin got throug 

I would walked barefoot through Hell for you 

It's how, I felt back then an I still do so will you 

Accept these humble words of praise 

And my gratitude for those glorious days 

And meritorious ways instilled in a young mind 

Skills sublime, yours to mine 

I want you to know 

You are the original 

I want you to know 

You are the original 

I want you to know 

You are the original 

I want you to know 

You are the original 

I, I, I, I 

I want you to know 

You are the original 

I want you to know 

You are the original 

I want you to know 

You are the original 

I want you to know 

You are the original