The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The song has the narrator using flattery and a calm demeanor to express anxiety and concern about why the individual addressed, who is so well decked out otherwise, has decided to bring a gun to the event.
The song has a clean remix version “Heck of a Hat”, also released in 1995.
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
That's a hell of a hat that you're wearin'
It goes real well with the earrin'
Five through the nose, bold and darin'
You've got to pardon me if I'm starin'
[Verse 2]
Man, I really dig your shoes
Phat fade and fresh tattoos
Bet the females can't refuse
And if I'm starin', please excuse
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Sharpest motherfucker in the joint
The other motherfuckers stop and point
The gear you wear seems complete
Why ya gotta pack the heat?
[Chorus]
We question one accessory
Don't think the piece is necessary
We agree you're dressed to kill
But wonder if you will
[Verse 3]
Hell of a hat you're sportin', Jack
Diamond cufflinks and a sweet tie tack
The pocketwatch must've set you back
You're the man, man, you're the mack
The pinstriped 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 starin' cause I'm nervous, dude
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Sharpest motherfucker, we repeat
No other motherfucker can compete
The clothes you chose, are stylish son
Why ya gotta wear the gun?
[Chorus]
We question one accessory
Don't think the piece is necessary
We agree you're dressed to kill
But wonder if you will
[Instrumental Outro]
Hell of a Hat was written by Joe Sirois & Kevin Lenear & Joe Gittleman & Tim Burton & Dennis Brockenborough & Dicky Barrett & Nate Albert.
Hell of a Hat was produced by Paul Q. Kolderie & Phil Nicolo & Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo.