Pauline Taylor - Muhammad Ali lyrics

"Is all ya keep hearin' it, so long. You no see me a superstar Man, I don' have time to was'e with your minions an' ting'." I see your face in front of me, still grainy From that old black'n'white TV my whole family silent Watchin' you shape destiny with your 2 hands Faster than the eye can see... Mesmerizing Y'know what? Skinny lickle 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 An I wrapped 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 An I remain convinced of his invincibility, athletic agility Virility, still a free spirit. Forever through eternity Stingin' like a bee... Muhammad Ali I want you to know Your are the o-riginal Your achievements defy belief, from the belly of the beast Risin' like yeast yo, my relief from low self-esteem Came when I saw you rappin' on my TV screen, float Like a bu*terfly 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 An I knew someday people'll love me too None of the hecklin' about my black skin got through I woulda 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 Sk**s sublime Yours to mine