Time For Business
Kool Keith Lyrics


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Yo Keith B, they got your phones tapped
They got he camera's everywhere
Yo your whole joint is under surveillance
But I was peepin' it out and yo, I think I can fix it
Know what I'm saying
Let me get busy, then we can get busy

I'm still the player, the mayor, the street corner government
Increase my growth, my style is dap, so intelligent
Fierce with diamonds and rings sparkle on my finger
I pose with Ho's, my Lager and my Feld Linger

The big casino, with mega loot like Al Pacino
Sharing stocks and trading bonds with the whole Gambino
Rosa Maria pass me the pizza
For girls who front I tell 'em hasta la vista

Riding with the stupid funk, is it real?
My trunk full of Mack Ten's, grenades made of steel
I got more cash then Clinton, pay off the FBI
My game top notch, the phantom known slick and sly

I got a house in LA, and one in New York
Snitches around, I must be careful when I talk
I got the number to call Elizabeth Taylor
My movie star girl friend, my mobile home trailer

You call your lawyer, let's handle make a settlement
It's time for business, your man got to step back

It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back

Closing deals on Capitol Hill, I spin the wheel
I shock point blank range, just like a street electric eel
I chew your face off, just like a great white shark
Atomic lights on, my Caddy bouncin' in the dark

Through 125 and down another live street
You in Hollywood, neon lights shine on Vine Street
I ride around see my jealous type enemies
Some friends of mines on drugs and bad memories

Sammy L and Teddy's back sniffin' cocaine
They die from heart attacks with bullets in they brain
I keep rollin' with the phantom face cryin'
Laughin' and gigglin' while everybody's dyin'

Who told you open that tube and try to sniff the glue?
You in emergency, the room is turnin' dark blue
With black potion, I look into the ocean
My fast life style is watchin' you in slow motion

You got the ketchup, you standing with no french fries
Marked for death, with glasses on your dirty eyes
I don't know in Jackie's bar who killed Mr Green
I was home with my girl friend named Bernadine

Don't try to pin it on me, come on Ben Casey
I'm workin' 9 to 5, the fed's think i'm lazy
I know my game, I'm mad freaky undercover
Exotic psycho, and California panty lover

I see the news and blood drippin' from my shoes
He messed up money jack, i'm not the one to pay his dues

It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back

It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back

Now detectives appear they want a firm investigation
They tappin' my white phone for secret information
I get no sleep accumulatin' millions in a week
I walk by, you think I'm blind and I never speak

I see you scopin' my eye in the back of my head
Two blocks away, yo look around, now he's dead

Everybody's scheme is all vanilla ice cream
I catch you on the highway, put on my high beam
You see voodoo, you drop doo doo and a man appear
Happy birthday, goodbye in your last year

As I stand by your Hearst with the black coffin
You been sinning, winning, and flirting with the devil often
I hold the spirits, the songs to the murder case
No time for demons, don't step up in the phantom face

It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back

It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back




It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time for business, your man got to step back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kool Keith's song "Time For Business" paint a vivid picture of a life of illegal activities and associations with dangerous people. The opening lines warn Keith that his phones are tapped and his joint is under surveillance. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as Keith boasts about his wealth and shady dealings while also acknowledging the risks involved. He talks about his connections to organized crime (referencing the Gambino family) and his habit of carrying weapons like Mack Tens and grenades.


Throughout the song, Keith portrays himself as a smooth operator who can handle any situation, whether it's closing deals on Capitol Hill or dealing with jealous enemies. He also references some of the darker aspects of his lifestyle, such as drug use and violence. In one verse, he mentions two acquaintances who died from heart attacks with bullets in their brains.


Overall, "Time For Business" portrays a world that is often brutal and unforgiving but one that Keith navigates with skill and cunning. It's a glimpse into the life of a man who lives outside the law, where every move must be calculated and every connection scrutinized.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo Keith B, they got your phones tapped
Keith's phone is being monitored by authorities


They got he camera's everywhere
Surveillance is being carried out everywhere on Keith


Yo your whole joint is under surveillance
Every area Keith frequents is under surveillance


But I was peepin' it out and yo, I think I can fix it
I have examined the situation and I believe I can solve the problem


Know what I'm saying
Do you comprehend what I am communicating?


Let me get busy, then we can get busy
Allow me to handle it, then we can proceed with our plan


I'm still the player, the mayor, the street corner government
I am still the influential figure in the streets


Increase my growth, my style is dap, so intelligent
I am constantly evolving, my vibe is stylish and intelligent


Fierce with diamonds and rings sparkle on my finger
I possess expensive and shiny jewelry


I pose with Ho's, my Lager and my Feld Linger
I take pictures with prostitutes, my alcoholic drinks, and my expensive clothing


The big casino, with mega loot like Al Pacino
I am like a big casino, wealthy like Al Pacino


Sharing stocks and trading bonds with the whole Gambino
I exchange shares and bonds with the entire Gambino family


Rosa Maria pass me the pizza
Rosa Maria, please hand me the pizza


For girls who front I tell 'em hasta la vista
I dismiss girls who put on airs and pretend to be someone they're not


Riding with the stupid funk, is it real?
Am I riding with a foolish mindset, is it genuine?


My trunk full of Mack Ten's, grenades made of steel
My car contains several Mack Ten guns and steel grenades


I got more cash then Clinton, pay off the FBI
I have more money than Clinton and I can bribe the FBI


My game top notch, the phantom known slick and sly
My plan is of the highest quality, and I am sly like a phantom


I got a house in LA, and one in New York
I have a residence in Los Angeles and another in New York


Snitches around, I must be careful when I talk
Since there are informants around me, I must be cautious with my words


I got the number to call Elizabeth Taylor
I possess Elizabeth Taylor's phone number


My movie star girl friend, my mobile home trailer
My girlfriend is a movie star and we live in a luxurious mobile home


You call your lawyer, let's handle make a settlement
Contact your lawyer, let's come to an agreement


It's time for business, your man got to step back
It's time to get serious and your associate needs to step aside


Closing deals on Capitol Hill, I spin the wheel
I am engaging in lucrative deals with Washington insiders


I shock point blank range, just like a street electric eel
I am shocking people at close range, like an electric eel on the street


I chew your face off, just like a great white shark
I will verbally attack you with no mercy, just like a great white shark


Atomic lights on, my Caddy bouncin' in the dark
The bright lights on my Cadillac are bouncing in the dark


Through 125 and down another live street
I am traveling down another street at 125 miles per hour


You in Hollywood, neon lights shine on Vine Street
You are in Hollywood, where the neon lights shine on Vine Street


I ride around see my jealous type enemies
I ride around and observe my envious foes


Some friends of mines on drugs and bad memories
Some of my friends have drug habits and unpleasant memories


Sammy L and Teddy's back sniffin' cocaine
Sammy L and Teddy are back to snorting cocaine


They die from heart attacks with bullets in they brain
They die from heart attacks caused by bullets in their brains


I keep rollin' with the phantom face cryin'
I keep driving while my face is covered and crying


Laughin' and gigglin' while everybody's dyin'
I am laughing and giggling while everyone else is dying


Who told you open that tube and try to sniff the glue?
Who advised you to open that tube and attempt to sniff the glue?


You in emergency, the room is turnin' dark blue
You are in the emergency room, and the room is turning dark blue


With black potion, I look into the ocean
With a mysterious liquid, I gaze into the ocean


My fast life style is watchin' you in slow motion
My high-speed lifestyle is observing you in slow motion


You got the ketchup, you standing with no french fries
You have ketchup but no french fries


Marked for death, with glasses on your dirty eyes
You are destined to die, with dirty glasses covering your eyes


I don't know in Jackie's bar who killed Mr Green
I am not aware of who killed Mr. Green in Jackie's bar


I was home with my girl friend named Bernadine
During the incident, I was home with my girlfriend named Bernadine


Don't try to pin it on me, come on Ben Casey
Do not attempt to frame me, Ben Casey


I'm workin' 9 to 5, the fed's think i'm lazy
I am working from 9 to 5, while the authorities believe I am idle


I know my game, I'm mad freaky undercover
I am well-versed in my schemes, I operate in secrecy


Exotic psycho, and California panty lover
I am an unusual and unpredictable individual, and I have a particular attraction to Californian women's undergarments


I see the news and blood drippin' from my shoes
I watch the news and notice blood dripping from my shoes


He messed up money jack, i'm not the one to pay his dues
He mismanaged his finances, and I am not the one responsible for his debts


Now detectives appear they want a firm investigation
Detectives have arrived and they are requesting a thorough investigation


They tappin' my white phone for secret information
They are wiretapping my unmarked phone to obtain confidential information


I get no sleep accumulatin' millions in a week
I am not sleeping, and I am earning millions each week


I walk by, you think I'm blind and I never speak
I pass by, and you mistakenly believe I am blind and silent


I see you scopin' my eye in the back of my head
I notice you watching me from behind


Two blocks away, yo look around, now he's dead
Two blocks away, you look around, and now the person is dead


Everybody's scheme is all vanilla ice cream
Everyone's plan is basic and unoriginal


I catch you on the highway, put on my high beam
I catch you on the highway and activate my high beams


You see voodoo, you drop doo doo and a man appear
You see voodoo and are frightened, and a man suddenly appears


Happy birthday, goodbye in your last year
It's your birthday, but it will also be your last year alive


As I stand by your Hearst with the black coffin
As I stand by your Hearst with the black coffin


You been sinning, winning, and flirting with the devil often
You have been committing sins, winning, and frequently interacting with the devil


I hold the spirits, the songs to the murder case
I possess the knowledge of the spiritual realm and the details of the murder case


No time for demons, don't step up in the phantom face
I have no tolerance for malevolent entities, and they should not confront me




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Comments from YouTube:

DeathDrums

he's the dopest.. no joke best rapper alive.

iluvrocknrap

This song is sick kool keith is dope

j. edmund

you know whats sad? Lil' Wayne and his garbage gets 50,000,000 views. This stuff is rap at it's absolute finest, and nobody gives a shit. All the better

Matty DredZ

Sick mo fo.

DeathDrums

by the way, this song sounds so much Don't Crush It off the first Sex Style album.. damn..

Tim Stadlmueller

Cold.

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