Business
Eminem (Featuring Dr. Dre) Lyrics


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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

In "Business", Eminem and Dr. Dre go straight into the thick of things as they declare that they are the “stars of the show” and that the crowd is about to immerse themselves in the “purest, rawest” form of hip hop. The chorus of the song sees Eminem expressing annoyance that the rap industry has become such a circus, and as such, he and Dre are here to shut things down. The song portrays the struggles and complexities of trying to make a name for oneself in the rap industry. Eminem compares the rap game to chaos in Gotham, announces that he and Dre are the "most feared duet" since him and Elton, and whips out intricate rhymes that would require some decoding – all while spinning a story of havoc and delivering the truth about the rap scene.


Overall, “Business” is a fun, energetic track that showcases Eminem and Dr. Dre at their best. It paints a picture of the rap industry as a chaotic, circus-like environment, and suggests that it's their responsibility to “set things straight”. The song's fast-paced rhythm and witty, intellectual lyrics, coupled with its catchy chorus, make it a fan favorite that's widely regarded as one of Eminem's best tracks.


Line by Line Meaning

Marshall, sounds like an S.O.S.
Marshall, it seems like an urgent call for help.


Holy whack unlyrical lyrics Andre, you're fuckin' right!
Wow, Andre, your lyrics are terrible and lack any sense of skill or artistry, and you're absolutely correct!


To the rap mobile, let's go!
Let's go to the world of rap and make our mark!


Bitches and Gentleman! It's showtime! Hurry, hurry, step right up! Introducin' the star of our show, his name is Marshall!
Ladies and gentlemen, the show is starting! Come quickly, gather around! Allow me to introduce the main attraction, Marshall!


You wouldn't wanna be anywhere else in the world right now. So without further ado, I bring to you Marshall!
There's nowhere else you'd rather be at this moment. And now, without any more delay, I present 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.
You are about to experience the essence of hip hop in its purest, rawest form. My flow is nearly impeccable and unmatched, making me one of the most skilled and honest artists around.


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).
I may be following in the footsteps of a legendary figure, Dr. Dre, but our partnership is so strong it's like Batman and Robin. And just like Saddam Hussein had his own place of power, I am ready to shake things up and make an impact with my own talents and resources, even capable of causing a major outburst like a bomb exploding.


Oranges, peach, pears, plums, syringes. Yeah, here I come. I'm inches away from you, here, fear none.
I'm coming at you, approaching with speed. I'm dangerously close, so close that you should have no fear, just like a mix of various fruits and syringes that are within inches of you.


Hip hop is in a state of 911, so let's get down to business.
Hip hop is in a state of emergency, so it's time to focus and get to work.


Quick gotta move fast, gotta perform miracles. Gee willikers Dre, holy bat syllables.
We need to act swiftly and accomplish extraordinary things. Dre, your skills are so impressive, it's like a superhero's superpower.


Look at all the bullshit that goes on in Gotham. When I'm gone time to get rid of these rap criminals.
Take a look at all the nonsense happening in the rap world. When I'm no longer around, it's time to eliminate these fake and dishonest rappers.


So, skip to ya Lou, while I do what I do best. You ain't even impressed no more, you used to it.
Move away, make way for me while I do what I excel at. You're no longer amazed or surprised by my skills; you're accustomed to it.


Flows too wet, nobody close to it. Nobody says it was 'til everyone knows the shit.
My rhymes are so smooth and flawless that no one comes close. Nobody recognized it at first, but now everyone acknowledges its greatness.


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.
I'm the most criticized artist among those who claim to be hated. They fabricate stories and make everything seem worse than it actually is. They even make ridiculous claims like there's no woman who is attractive and also skilled at household tasks.


It just means so much more to so much more. People when you rappin' and you know what for.
It holds great significance to a large number of people when you're rapping and fully aware of the reasons behind it.


The show must go on, so I'd like to welcome y'all to Marshall and Andre's carnival.
The show must continue, and I'd like to invite all of you to witness the spectacle that is Marshall and Andre's performance.


It's just like old times, the dynamic duo. Two old friends, why panic?
This feels reminiscent of the past when we were a powerful and successful team. We're two long-time friends, so there's no need to worry or stress.


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.
You already know we're completely capable, like two heroic figures. Call us directly at the number 800. You can even make a collect call, as we are the duo that strikes fear into others.


Since me and Elton, play career Russian Roulette. And never even seen me blink get me bustin' a sweat.
Just like when Elton John and I took risks with our careers, playing a dangerous game of chance. And you've never witnessed a moment of me showing weakness or faltering, but it gets me sweating.


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.
People are pushing each other to get to the stage, eager to witness an MC who delivers his lyrics effortlessly and smoothly over these beats.


Jesus, how can shit be so easy. How can one Chandra be so Levy.
It's almost unbelievable how effortlessly I can do this. How can one person, like Chandra Levy, make something seem so effortless and straightforward?


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.
When I start rapping over these beats, other MCs fail to notice my skills. Trust me, the networks B-E-T and M-T-V will feel a sense of loss when we're no longer around, without a doubt.


Can't leave rap alone the game needs me. 'Til we grow beards, get weird and disappear into the mountains.
I can't separate myself from rap because the industry relies on my presence. We'll continue until we age, become unconventional, and vanish from the public eye.


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!
There's nothing but fools in this industry, but we won't tolerate any nonsense here. Hey Dre, how are you doing? Can I get an enthusiastic agreement? 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 there you have it, everyone. Marshall has arrived to rescue the day, alongside his friend Andre. And our presence serves as a reminder that engaging in nonsense and falsehoods leads to no success. Marshall and Andre are here to remain, never to disappear. We'll continue until our final day, until we're old and no longer youthful. 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!
So until we meet again, my friends. Same blonde hair, same hip hop channel. Goodnight, everyone. Thank you for attending. Your host for the night is Marshall! Oh! Ha!




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@maxmustermann5682

I was thinking about the people celebrating this line from MGK's, while other made fun of it for not even being a bar at all.

But I think there was no connection to Eminems song when MGK wrote it, and that MGK really just wanted to diss Ems appearence. By that it was a whack diss, "dude your beard looks weird"- kindergarten.

I mean, he missed the chance to make a good punchline out of this while clearly referring to this song, by rapping something like:

"don't you feel weird with your beard? Just disappear."

"A God? No Just a weird dude with a beard, who is already so high up he's about to disappear."

Or smothing like that.
Bam. there would have been a clear connection to Ems song and a nice punchline.



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@RobinStoleYoMom

Time to get rid of these rap criminals 🦸‍♂️

@imanecherqui4189

Robin you were my childhood crush

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Nice pfp give so much memories

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@NickKreider

One of the best rap songs made. Rap isn’t the same anymore, does not compare to this masterpiece

@HemaliNaser

This song is another level,

@doggbone294

Still bangs hard in 2023 and I got the album the day it came out! Ages like a fine wine!!!

@ayamfrodd7165

Wow man thought I was the only one in 23

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