After fight night, I felt so cool 'cause I was the greatest too
And I racked up, respect from teachers, rednecks
I want you to know
Love of self born simply out of love for you
You are the original
And you'll have time to waste
I want you to know
You are the original
I, I, I, I
You are the original
And my gratitude for those glorious days
You are the original
You are the original
Watchin' you shape destiny with your two hands
I see your face in front of me, still grainy
My whole family silenced
Mesmerising
I want you to know
Skills sublime, yours to mine
It's how, I felt back then an I still do so will you
I want you to know
Never, seen the like, not before or since
Faster than the eye could see
I want you to know
And I knew someday people'll love me too
I want you to know
I want you to know
I want you to know
Forever through eternity, stingin' like a bee, Mr. Muhammad Ali
Risin' like yeast yo, my release from low self-esteem
Came when I saw you rappin' on my TV screen
None of the hecklin' about my black skin got throug
You are the original
Athletic agility, virility, still a free spirit
Your achievements defy belief, from the belly of the beast
With your minions and things}
And meritorious ways instilled in a young mind
You are the original
I want you to know
A young prince, and I remain convinced of his invincibility
I want you to know
You know what skinny little me, started to strut
Float like a butterfly that describe my walk to school
You are the original
You are the original
From that old black and white TV
'Cause I resolved to live like my hero in the ring
You are the original
Be smart, never give an inch, no retreating
I would walked barefoot through Hell for you
And creatures who attack in a pack like insects
Accept these humble words of praise
Ten years old, suddenly bold
I want you to know
