[Intro - Hlats]
No schemes, No Tricks
Straight, From the Heart
[Verse 1 - Hlats]
Well I give thanks, Everyday for my parents
All the time they were tested
In their life they still made it
Through the blood, the sweat, and tears
So that me and bro could walk a smooth pavement
Can't really find words to show appreciation
Far too many to mention
I'm talking about positive influences, this is a celebration
For the path that you helped me fashion
Shortlist big up Jah B
Major E and Assassin
Peter Ndlovu, Zidane
Kaguvi...
Could go on and on and on and on and on
[Hook - Max Shotta]
Hats off to a champion
Hats off to a star
I tip my hat off to a champion
I tip my hat off to a star
Hats off to a legend
Hats off to a king
I tip my hat off to a legend
I tip my hat off to a queen...
[Verse 2 - Max Shotta]
You are my hero
Champion inna mi eyes
True definition of a warrior, legend everlasting it never dies
From the beginning you have had my back
Never let me get sidetracked
I can safely say that I am who I am to this day
Coz never let a young man slack, eh
So I pay homage to you true the love is real
And I'm not ashamed to tell the world exactly how I feel
Superman ain't got a thing on you
Don't think you have a clue
That you have set all the trends mi ah follow
I can say that I'm BAD thanks to you...
[Hook]
Hats off to a champion
Hats off to a star
I tip my hat off to a champion
I tip my hat off to a star
Hats off to a legend
Hats off to a king
I tip my hat off to a legend
I tip my hat off to a queen...
[Outro - (Max Shotta) Hlats]
(Hats off to a)
This is going out to anyone
And everyone who has helped you achieve something positive in your life
(I tip my hat off to a)
No matter if the influence is big or small
Whether they are living or gone, the legend lives on
Yeah...
(Hats off to a champion)
To all the freedom fighters around the world
(Hats off to a star)
To all the unsung heroes
(I tip my hat off to a champion)
To the good samaritans
(I tip my hat off to a star)
Big up yourself
(Hats off to a legend)
To the entertainment and sports stars
(Hats off to a king)
To friends
(I tip my hat off to a legend)
To family, and to the foes
We love you all... SEEN!