Hell Of A Hat
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics


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that's a hell of a hat that you're wearing
it goes real well with that earring
five though the nose, bold and daring
you've got to pardon me if I'm staring
man I really dig you're shoes
fat fade and fresh tatoos
bet the females can't refuse
and if I'm staring please excuse
sharpest motherfucker in the joint
the other motherfuckers stop and point
the gear you wear seems complete
why you gotta pack the heat
we question one accessory
don't think the peice is necessary
we agree you're dressed to kill
but wonder if you will
hell of a hat you're sporting Jack
diamond cuff links and a sweet tie tack
the pocket watch must've set you back
you're the man, man, you're the mack
the pinstripped number, me oh my, that's rude
and that's a hell of an attitude
you made the scene, and set the mood
I'm only staring, cause I'm nervus dude
sharpest motherfucker, we repeat
the other motherfuckers, can't compete
the clothes you chose, are stylin son
why you gotta, wear the gun
we question one accessory
don't think the piece is necessary




we agree you're dressed to kill
but wonder if you will

Overall Meaning

The song "Hell of a Hat" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones is a commentary on fashion and style. The song is centered around a person who is impeccably dressed, from their shoes to their hat. The singer of the song is admiring the fashion sense of this individual but also questioning why they feel the need to carry a gun.


The song is a critique on the notion of masculinity and how it is often tied to power, strength, and violence. The person wearing the "hell of a hat" is portrayed as a symbol of this toxic masculinity, using fashion and firearms to assert their power and dominance over others. The lyrics also highlight the hypocrisy of those who admire and aspire to emulate this type of masculinity, while simultaneously acknowledging the danger and harm it brings.


Overall, "Hell of a Hat" is a powerful commentary on the societal pressure to conform to certain gender roles and the harm that can come from embracing toxic masculinity.


Line by Line Meaning

that's a hell of a hat that you're wearing
Your hat is striking and impressive.


it goes real well with that earring
The hat and earring complement each other.


five though the nose, bold and daring
Your nose piercings show your courageous and daring personality.


you've got to pardon me if I'm staring
Sorry if I'm staring, I'm just admiring your outfit.


man I really dig your shoes
I love your shoes.


fat fade and fresh tattoos
Your haircut and tattoos are cool and trendy.


bet the females can't refuse
I bet women find you irresistible.


and if I'm staring please excuse
Once again, sorry for staring.


sharpest motherfucker in the joint
You are the most impressive and well-dressed person around here.


the other motherfuckers stop and point
Everyone else notices how sharp you look.


the gear you wear seems complete
Your outfit looks perfect and put-together.


why you gotta pack the heat
Why are you carrying a gun?


we question one accessory
We're curious about your choice to carry a gun.


don't think the piece is necessary
We don't think you need the gun.


we agree you're dressed to kill
We acknowledge that you look amazing.


but wonder if you will
But we're concerned about the gun you're carrying.


hell of a hat you're sporting Jack
Once again, your hat is really impressive.


diamond cuff links and a sweet tie tack
Your cuff links and tie pin are stylish and high-end.


the pocket watch must've set you back
Your pocket watch was probably expensive.


you're the man, man, you're the mack
You're the epitome of cool and style.


the pinstripped number, me oh my, that's rude
Your pinstriped suit is amazing.


and that's a hell of an attitude
Your attitude is confident and bold.


you made the scene, and set the mood
You have set the tone and atmosphere of the room with your presence.


I'm only staring, cause I'm nervus dude
I'm just staring because I'm feeling nervous around you.


sharpest motherfucker, we repeat
Once again, you are the sharpest-looking person here.


the other motherfuckers, can't compete
Everyone else's outfits pale in comparison to yours.


the clothes you chose, are stylin son
Your outfit is fashionable, trendy, and stylish.


why you gotta, wear the gun
Once more, we question your decision to carry a gun.


we question one accessory
We still have doubts about the necessity of carrying a gun.


don't think the piece is necessary
We still believe that you don't need the gun.


we agree you're dressed to kill
We still think you look fantastic.


but wonder if you will
But we still have concerns about you carrying a gun.




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