Muhammed Ali Lyrics - 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 tink 

I see your face in front of me 

Still grainy from that old black and white TV 

My whole family silenced 

Watching you shape destiny with your two hands 

Faster than the eye can see, mesmerizing 

You know what? Skinny little me started to struggle 

Ten years old, suddenly bold 

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

Be smart never give an inch 

No retreat until when I'm wrapped up 

Respect from teachers, Red Necks 

And creatures who attack in a pack 

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Like insects, never seen the light, not before or since a young prince 

And I remain convinced of his invincibility, athletic agility, virility 

Seen your free spirit forever through eternity 

Stings like a bee, Mr.Mohammed Ali 

I want you to know you're the original 

I want you to know you're the original 

I want you to know you're the original 

Your achievements defy belief from the belly of the beast 

Rising like yeast, my release from low self esteem 

Came when I saw you rapping on my TV screen 

Float like a butterfly that describes my walk to school 

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

Love myself, born slippy, outta love for you 

And I knew that someday people would love me too 

None of that heckling about my black skin got through 

I would walk bare foot through hell for you 

It was how I felt back then I would still do for you 

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So accept these humble words of praise 

And my gratitude for those glorious days 

And your victorious ways, instilled in the young mind 

Skill, sublime yours to mine 

I want you to know you're the original 

I want you to know you're the original 

I want you to know you're the original 

I want you to know you're the original 

I, I, I 

I want you to know you're the original 

I want you to know you're the original 

I want you to know you're the original 

I want you to know you're the original