Busy
Murs Olly Lyrics


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Weekends in bed, no scramble eggs, or bacon
I just have time for you
Backs on the grass, heads in the clouds
We closed our eyes
Enjoy the view

We don't wanna hear
The real world passing by
Saying that we're crazy

We spend all our time lying side by side
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy doing nothing
We spend all our time running for our lives
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy, doing nothing

No magazines or DVDs, we both got
Better things to do
I'll hold your hand
Or shall we dance together
It's just so hard to choose

Every time we hear
The whole world rushing by
I know that we're not crazy

We spend all our time lying side by side
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy doing nothing
We spend all our time running for our lives
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy, doing nothing
Doing nothing

Should be working hard
Instead of lying here naked
Phone rings but I wont take it
'Cause you only get one life, only get one life

All our time lying side by side
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy doing nothing
We spend all our time running for our lives
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy, doing nothing





All our time, doing nothing
All our time, getting busy doing nothing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Murs Olly's song Busy are about taking a break from the busy, fast-paced world and enjoying the simple things in life with a loved one. The first verse describes the couple lying on their backs in the grass, getting lost in the clouds and shutting out the world around them. They know that people may pass them off as crazy, but they don't care because they're content with enjoying each other's company and the view around them.


The second verse highlights that the couple doesn't need material things to be happy – no scrambled eggs, bacon, DVDs, or magazines. They can just hold hands or dance together and it'll be a hard choice because they're so in love. They're aware of the world buzzing by at a fast pace, but they're completely fine with being in their own world.


The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing the idea that they're getting busy doing nothing at all. They're not working hard or answering phone calls, but they're living in the moment and enjoying every bit of it. The last lines repeat that they're getting busy doing nothing, bringing a sense of fulfillment and contentment to a seemingly meaningless activity.


Line by Line Meaning

Weekends in bed, no scramble eggs, or bacon
We opt to spend our weekends in bed together, neglecting the typical breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon.


I just have time for you
My primary focus and most precious commodity is spending time with you.


Backs on the grass, heads in the clouds, we
We lay on the grass, gazing into the sky with lofty thoughts in our minds.


Closed our eyes
We shut our eyes and immerse ourselves in the moment.


Enjoy the view
We bask in the beauty of the scenery before us.


We don't wanna hear
We don't want to listen to or acknowledge


The real world passing by
The events unfolding outside of our tranquil setting.


Saying that we're crazy
Insinuating that we are irrational for choosing to idle away our time together.


We spend all our time lying side by side
The entirety of our time is spent next to each other.


Going nowhere, it's really something
Despite being unproductive, our actions still hold significance.


Getting busy doing nothing
We are preoccupied with each other even though we aren't accomplishing anything tangible.


No magazines or DVD's we both got
We have no interest in viewing print or electronic media.


Better things to do
We prioritize each other over any other form of entertainment.


I'll hold your hand
I give physical affection by clasping your hand within mine.


Or shall we dance together
Alternatively, we may opt to dance together instead.


Every time we hear
Whenever we perceive the sound of


The whole world rushing by
The hustle and bustle of society and its expectations.


I know that we're not crazy
Despite societal disapproval, we know that our actions are not insane.


Should be working hard
We should be dedicating time and effort to improving our professional lives


Instead of lying here naked
Yet, here we are, devoid of any clothing or productivity.


Phone rings but I wont take it
Despite distractions, I choose to remain present and dedicated to our time together.


'Cause you only get one life, only get one life
We value the limited time we have on this earth and aim to spend it in each other's presence.


All our time, doing nothing
We don't utilize our time to complete tasks or check off boxes on a to-do list.


All our time, getting busy doing nothing
We spend our moments cherishing the connection between us, without productivity or extraneous stimulation.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Adam Stuart Argyle, Martin Brammer, Olly Murs

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Dimitri

Weekends in bed, no scramble eggs, or bacon
I just have time for you
Backs on the grass, heads in the clouds
We closed our eyes
Enjoy the view
We don't wanna hear
The real world passing by
Saying that we're crazy
We spend all our time lying side by side
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy doing nothing
We spend all our time running for our lives
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy, doing nothing
No magazines or DVDs, we both got
Better things to do
I'll hold your hand
Or shall we dance together
It's just so hard to choose
Every time we hear
The whole world rushing by
I know that we're not crazy
We spend all our time lying side by side
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy doing nothing
We spend all our time running for our lives
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy, doing nothing
Doing nothing
Should be working hard
Instead of lying here naked
Phone rings but I wont take it
'Cause you only get one life, only get one life
All our time lying side by side
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy doing nothing
We spend all our time running for our lives
Going nowhere, it's really something
Getting busy, doing nothing
All our time, doing nothing
All our time, getting busy doing nothing



All comments from YouTube:

Janelle Stark

Haven't listend to this in ages but i can still sing it word for word, i love Olly so much !

Dadominguezg

yessss!! So good!!

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+daniela dominguez yash

Courtney Elliott

Same but I still think he's awesome

Brooke Dodge

me too! 😂

Katie Kliger

Ikr same

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Patrícia Oliveira

Olly Murs é talentoso, carismático, tem um sorriso lindo e além de tudo tem uma voz M-A-V-I-L-H-O-S-A!

Marcus Alves

Melhor música 😍

Richie Carl Castro

It's 2021 but I still like this song!! I cant stop listening to Olly songs

Lee Claasen

This still touches my soul

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