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Marshall, sounds like an S.O.S.
Holy whack unlyrical lyrics Andre, you're fuckin' right!
To the rap mobile, let's go!

Marshall! Marshall!

Bitches and Gentleman!
It's showtime!
Hurry, hurry, step right up!
Introducin' the star of our show, his name is

Marshall!

You wouldn't wanna be anywhere else in the world right now
So without further ado, I bring to you

Marshall!

You 'bout to witness hip hop in its
Most purest, most rawest form, flow almost flawless
Most hardest, most honest, known artist
Chip off the old block but old doc is
Looks like Batman brought his own Robin
Oh God, Saddam's got his own Laden
With his own private plane, his own pilot
Set to blow college dorm room doors off the hinges (boom sound)
Oranges, peach, pears, plums, syringes
Yeah, here I come
I'm inches away from you, here, fear none
Hip hop is in a state of 911, so

Let's get down to business
I don't got no time to play around what is this?
Must be a circus in town, let's shut the shit down
On these clowns, can I get a witness?
Hell Yeah!

Let's get down to business
I don't got no time to play around what is this?
Must be a circus in town, let's shut the shit down
On these clowns, can I get a witness?
Hell Yeah!

Quick gotta move fast, gotta perform miracles
Gee willikers Dre, holy bat syllables
Look at all the bullshit that goes on in Gotham
When I'm gone time to get rid of these rap criminals
So, skip to ya Lou, while I do what I do best
You ain't even impressed no more, you used to it
Flows too wet, nobody close to it
Nobody says it was 'til everyone knows the shit
The most hated on outta all those who say they get hated
On eighties songs
Exaggerate it all so much
They make it all up
There's no such thing
Like a female with good looks who cooks and cleans
It just means so much more to so much more
People when you rappin' and you know what for
The show must go on, so I'd like to welcome y'all
To Marshall and Andre's carnival
Come on! Now

Let's get down to business
I don't got no time to play around what is this?
Must be a circus in town, let's shut the shit down
On these clowns, can I get a witness?
Hell Yeah!

Let's get down to business
I don't got no time to play around what is this?
Must be a circus in town, let's shut the shit down
On these clowns, can I get a witness?
Hell Yeah!

It's just like old times, the dynamic duo
Two old friends, why panic?
You already who's fully capable, the two caped heroes
Dial straight down the center eight zero zero
You can even call collect, the most feared duet
Since me and Elton, play career Russian Roulette
And never even seen me blink get me bustin' a sweat
People steppin' over people just to rush to the set
Just to get to see a MC who breathes so freely
Ease ova these beats, and be so breezy
Jesus, how can shit be so easy
How can one Chandra be so Levy
Turn on these beats MC's don't see me
Believe me, B-E-T and M-T-V
Are gonna grieve when we leave, dog fo' sheezy
Can't leave rap alone the game needs me
'Til we grow beards, get weird and disappear into the mountains
Nothin' but clowns down here
But we ain't fuckin' around 'round here
Yo Dre!
What up?
Can I get a hell yeah?
Hell Yeah!

Let's get down to business
I don't got no time to play around what is this?
Must be a circus in town, let's shut the shit down
On these clowns, can I get a witness?
Hell Yeah!

Let's get down to business
I don't got no time to play around what is this?
Must be a circus in town, let's shut the shit down
On these clowns, can I get a witness?
Hell Yeah!

So there you have it folks
Marshall!
Has come to save the day
Back with his friend Andre
And to remind you that bullshit does not pay
Because
Marshall!
And Andre are here to stay and never go away
Until our dying day, until we're old and gray
Marshall!
So until next time friends
Same blond hair, same rap channel
Goodnight everyone, thank you for coming
Your host for the evening




Marshall!
Oh! Ha!

Overall Meaning

The song "Business" by Eminem is an ode to the purity, honesty, and authenticity of hip-hop. The opening lines sound like a distress signal to the listeners, stating that there is a dire need for hip-hop to be saved from the circus-like atmosphere it has become. He shouts for the rap mobile, signaling the start of a mission. Eminem then goes into a frenzy of rhymes, filled with wit and humor. He calls out the fakeness that has been infused into hip-hop and wants to expose the "bullshit" that goes on in the industry.


The lyrics of "Business" are essentially a call to action for true hip-hop fans. Eminem uses his razor-sharp tongue and anarchist style to create an electric atmosphere that calls for action. He talks about the need for the show to go on and for people to come together to enjoy the music they love. Overall, the lyrics are a commentary on the state of hip-hop and its need for reform.


Line by Line Meaning

Marshall, sounds like an S.O.S.
Things are getting serious, and I need to take action immediately.


Holy whack unlyrical lyrics Andre, you're fuckin' right!
I agree with you, Andre, those are some terrible lyrics.


To the rap mobile, let's go!
It's time to get to work and create some great rap music.


Marshall! Marshall!
Everyone, pay attention, I'm about to do something amazing.


Bitches and Gentleman!
Hello, everyone, I'm here to perform for you.


It's showtime!
Get ready, because I'm about to give you an incredible performance.


Hurry, hurry, step right up!
Come on, don't waste any time, get ready to see something amazing.


Introducin' the star of our show, his name is Marshall!
I'm the headlining act, and I'm ready to show you what I'm capable of.


You wouldn't wanna be anywhere else in the world right now
This is the best place to be, so you're lucky to be here.


So without further ado, I bring to you
I'm not going to waste any more time, let's get started.


You 'bout to witness hip hop in its
You're going to see the most pure, raw form of hip hop.


Most purest, most rawest form, flow almost flawless
I'm going to perform my rap with incredible skill and precision.


Most hardest, most honest, known artist
I'm one of the best and most truthful rappers in the game.


Chip off the old block but old doc is
I learned from the best, and now I'm following in their footsteps.


Looks like Batman brought his own Robin
Just like Batman has his sidekick, I have someone by my side to help me.


Oh God, Saddam's got his own Laden
Bad things are happening, and we need to take action.


With his own private plane, his own pilot
He has all the resources he needs to do some serious damage.


Set to blow college dorm room doors off the hinges (boom sound)
He's planning a major attack on innocent college students.


Oranges, peach, pears, plums, syringes
This is a list of seemingly random things, which can represent the chaotic state of the world.


Yeah, here I come
I'm ready to take on whatever comes my way.


I'm inches away from you, here, fear none
I'm close to achieving my goals, and I'm not afraid to take risks to get there.


Hip hop is in a state of 911, so
The rap industry is in trouble, and we need to come together to fix it.


Let's get down to business
It's time to stop messing around and start working hard to achieve our goals.


I don't got no time to play around what is this?
I'm serious about my craft and won't tolerate anything that isn't a proper part of it.


Must be a circus in town, let's shut the shit down
The rap industry has become a joke, and it's time to take it seriously again.


On these clowns, can I get a witness?
Can I get some support from the audience to help me fix the industry?


Hell Yeah!
Yes, I can feel the support and I'm ready to take action.


Quick gotta move fast, gotta perform miracles
I need to work quickly and efficiently to make some real changes.


Gee willikers Dre, holy bat syllables
I'm amazed at how talented my friend Dre is and how well we work together.


Look at all the bullshit that goes on in Gotham
The rap industry is in a state of chaos, like the fictional city of Gotham.


When I'm gone time to get rid of these rap criminals
When I'm no longer around, it's time for others to step up and clean up the industry.


So, skip to ya Lou, while I do what I do best
I'm going to focus on my own talents and let others handle the rest.


You ain't even impressed no more, you used to it
I'm so talented that people are starting to take me for granted, but I'm used to it.


Flows too wet, nobody close to it
My rapping skills are unmatched by anyone else in the industry.


Nobody says it was 'til everyone knows the shit
People may not have recognized my talent at first, but now everyone knows how great I am.


The most hated on outta all those who say they get hated
I'm the most hated rapper, even compared to others who claim to be disliked.


On eighties songs, Exaggerate it all so much
People tend to exaggerate the flaws of previous generations, like the music from the 1980s.


They make it all up, There's no such thing
People often make up stories or rumors about things that don't even exist.


Like a female with good looks who cooks and cleans
Society has unrealistic expectations for women, like needing to be attractive and skilled at domestic duties.


It just means so much more to so much more
Rap music means a lot to many people, and it's important to take it seriously.


People when you rappin' and you know what for
People connect with rap music when it's genuine and meaningful.


The show must go on, so I'd like to welcome y'all
The performance must continue, so I invite everyone to enjoy themselves and forget their worries.


To Marshall and Andre's carnival
This is a fun and lively performance, like a carnival or circus.


Come on! Now
Let's get started and have some fun.


It's just like old times, the dynamic duo
My friend Andre and I are back together, like we used to be in the past.


Two old friends, why panic?
There's no need to worry, because we're experienced and know what we're doing.


You already who's fully capable, the two caped heroes
You know that we're both talented and capable of great things, like superhero partners.


Dial straight down the center eight zero zero
We're ready to take on any challenge, like calling an emergency hotline for help.


You can even call collect, the most feared duet
We're so talented and respected, that people are willing to pay to hear us perform.


Since me and Elton, play career Russian Roulette
Just like the risky game of Russian Roulette, our careers have been unpredictable and dangerous at times.


And never even seen me blink get me bustin' a sweat
I'm so focused and determined that I never show weakness, even when I'm under pressure.


People steppin' over people just to rush to the set
My performances are so highly sought after that people will do anything to be a part of them.


Just to get to see a MC who breathes so freely
People admire my rapping style, which seems effortless and natural.


Ease ova these beats, and be so breezy
I'm able to rap smoothly and calmly over any type of beat.


Jesus, how can shit be so easy
I make rapping look so easy that people can't believe it's not.


How can one Chandra be so Levy
Just like the talented actress Chandra Levy, I have natural talent that can't be taught or learned.


Turn on these beats MC's don't see me
My rapping skills are so advanced that other rappers can't even keep up with me.


Believe me, B-E-T and M-T-V
Even major television networks recognize my talent and influence.


Are gonna grieve when we leave, dog fo' sheezy
When I'm no longer performing, people will miss me and regret not seeing me more often.


Can't leave rap alone the game needs me
I'm committed to the rap industry and will always work to improve it, even when I'm no longer performing regularly.


'Til we grow beards, get weird and disappear into the mountains
I'll continue to be involved in rap music until I'm old and ready to retire.


Nothin' but clowns down here
The rap industry has become filled with people who are only interested in being famous, not making quality music.


But we ain't fuckin' around 'round here
We're serious about our craft and won't tolerate any nonsense from others.


Yo Dre!
Hey, Andre, are you ready to do this?


What up?
Hey, what's going on?


Can I get a hell yeah?
Can I get some support or enthusiasm from the audience?


So there you have it folks
That's the end of the performance, and I hope you enjoyed it.


Has come to save the day
I'm here to make changes and improve the rap industry.


Back with his friend Andre
I'm working with my talented friend Andre again.


And to remind you that bullshit does not pay
Don't waste your time with things that aren't genuine or meaningful.


Because
That's just the way it is.


And Andre are here to stay and never go away
We'll continue to be involved in the rap industry and make great music.


Until our dying day, until we're old and gray
We'll be committed to making great rap music until the end of our lives.


So until next time friends
That's all for now, but there will be more to come.


Same blond hair, same rap channel
You can expect to see me perform in the same style and on the same channels as before.


Goodnight everyone, thank you for coming
Thanks for being here and enjoying the show with me.


Your host for the evening
I'm glad to have been your host and performer for the evening.


Oh! Ha!
Just a playful exclamation to end the song.




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