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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, or Marshall Mathers, is an anthem for the rapper, written with a creative play of words to showcase his talent in the most rawest form. The song starts with Marshall yelling “S.O.S” and then follows with a series of sarcastic comments, like the one that follows when he refers to Andre Young’s (Dr. Dre) poor lyrical skills. Throughout the song, he boasts of his skills and his flow, claiming that he is the most artistically honest and the most hated-on rapper. The lyrics also make references to numerous cultural and political figures, such as Saddam Hussein, laden, Batman, Robin, etc. who add to the song’s overall playful tone.


The music video is set in Las Vegas and features Eminem and Dr. Dre performing the song in front of a crowded audience. The video starts with a cameo of Tony Hawk skateboarding through hotel hallways and ends with a humorous skit featuring Eminem and Dr. Dre as employees working in a restaurant kitchen. The lyrics, delivery, and playful video add to the song's playful and empowering nature.


Line by Line Meaning

Marshall, sounds like an S.O.S.
It seems like there is an emergency and help is needed.


Holy whack unlyrical lyrics Andre, you're fuckin' right!
The lyrics of the song are terrible and Andre agrees with it.


Bitches and Gentleman! It's showtime! Hurry, hurry, step right up! Introducin' the star of our show, his name is Marshall!
This is a show announcement introducing the main artist of the event, Marshall.


You wouldn't wanna be anywhere else in the world right now So without further ado, I bring to you Marshall!
There is no better place to be than where the show is happening and the main artist, Marshall, is about to perform.


You 'bout to witness hip hop in its Most purest, most rawest form, flow almost flawless Most hardest, most honest, known artist
The audience is about to experience hip-hop at its best, with the most authentic and talented artist, Marshall.


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
Marshall's rhymes are powerful, with references to famous figures and weapons, and he is approaching the audience to rock the show.


Hip hop is in a state of 911, so Let's get down to business
Hip-hop is in trouble and it is time to take action to save it.


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!
Marshall doesn't have time for nonsense, and he wants to shut down all the fake rappers with the help of the audience.


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
Marshall and Dre need to act fast and perform their best to impress the audience, and they are also pointing out the problems in the rap industry and calling for change.


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
Marshall's rhymes are so good that the audience is no longer impressed, but it is expected. He is one of the best known and most hated rappers out there.


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
Marshall is commenting on how rappers exaggerate and make things up, and how it is not easy for a woman to be attractive and talented in the rap industry. He is acknowledging that rap has become more meaningful to people because it is authentic.


The show must go on, so I'd like to welcome y'all To Marshall and Andre's carnival Come on! Now
The show must continue, and everyone is invited to enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere created by Marshall and Andre.


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
Marshall and Dre are like old friends who work well together, and they playfully compare themselves to superhero duos. They are the most feared duo since Marshall and Elton, and they are amazed at how easily they flow on beats, which draws huge crowds to their shows.


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!
Marshall is confident in his talent and knows that other rappers cannot compete with him. He is also aware that his retirement will be a huge loss for the industry. Even though he and Dre will eventually retire, right now they are serious about their music and are not to be taken lightly.


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!
Marshall and Dre are making a strong comeback and want to remind everyone to stay authentic. They plan to keep making music until the end of their lives, and they express their appreciation for the audience. Marshall is also jokingly referring to himself as the host of the event.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@whoisthis5723

Lyrics:
Eminem: Heyyy
Steve Berman: Hey, Em, what's up
Eminem: Steve Berman, what's going on man, how you doin'. Good to see you again. What's up
Steve Berman: Em, could you come here and have a seat, please?
Eminem: Umm, yeah, what's u...
Steve Berman: Vanessa, shut the door
Secretary: Okay
Eminem: So what's up, how's orders lookin' for the first week
Steve Berman: It would be better if you gave me nothing at all
Eminem: Wh-
Steve Berman: This album is less than nothing
I can't sell this fucking record
Eminem: Wha...
Steve Berman: Do you know what's happening to me out there?
Eminem: Wh-wha-what's the problem?
Steve Berman: Violet Brown told me to go fuck myself!
Eminem: Who's Violet...
Steve Berman: Tower Records told me to shove this record up my ass
Do you know what it feels like to be told to have a record shoved up your ass?
Eminem: But I...
Steve Berman: I'm gonna lose my fucking job over this
Do you know why Dre's record was so successful
He's rapping about big-screen TV's, blunts, 40's and bitches
You're rapping about homosexuals and Vicodin
Eminem: I mean...
Steve Berman: I can't sell this shit!
Eminem: What...
Steve Berman: Either change the record or it's not coming out!
Eminem: What I-
Steve Berman: Now get the fuck out of my office!
Eminem: What am I supposed...
Steve Berman: NOW!
Eminem: Alright man, (whatever)



@LogoAttitude

Clean lyrics:

door opening
Instrumental for What's the Difference by Dr. Dre (Ft. Eminem & Xzibit) plays in the background
Aye!
Hey, Em, what's up?
Steve Berman, what's going on, man? How you doin'?
Good to see you again, what's up?
Em, could you come here and have a seat, please?
Umm, yeah, what's u-
Vanessa, shut the door
Okay, door closes
So, what's up?
How's orders lookin' for the first week?
It would be better if you gave me nothing at all
Wh-
This album is less than nothing
I can't sell this awful record
Wha-
Do you know what's happening to me out there?
Wh-wha-what's the problem?
Violet Brown told me to go screw myself!
Who's Violet-
Tower Records told me to shove this record down my throat!
Do you know what it feels like to be told to have a record
Shoved down your throat?
But I-
I'm really gonna lose my job over this
Do you know why Dre's record was so successful?
He's rapping about big-screen TV's, chips, 40's and ladies
You're rapping about homosexuals and Vicodin
I mean...
I can't sell this stuff!
What-
Either change the record or it's not comin' out!
What? I-
Now get the hell out of my office!
What am I 'sposed-
Now!
sigh Alright, man-



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@slimshady9522

It would be better you'd gave me nothing at all

@SneakyLinky323

What's the song in the background It sounds familiar

@oussamabr5851

@@SneakyLinky323 'What's the Difference'

@SneakyLinky323

@@oussamabr5851 yup I found it a while back but thanks it's definitely a classic

@oussamabr5851

@@SneakyLinky323 well I'm glad you didn't wait that long, bugs me when I can't identity a song.
Peace out!

@davidgz7397

little did he know this album would be multi platinum and win hella awards

@lee1985

All of Em's albums have been multi-platinum and all bar Encore have received at least one Grammy - plus Jimmy Iovine did say that he thought MMLP would sell 1 mil+ in the first week.

@paulschmidt9316

This album is diamond

@MultiSuiton

you completely missed the whole point, he meant that the guy in the skit, steve berman, knew the album would become such a succes

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