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Leave My Business (P. Tosh) (Honorary Citizen album)

Wake up one morning and don't have no tea
Me no want no one come sorry for me
That's nobody's business but my own
The other day comes and it happens the same
Don't think that I'm going to feel ashamed
That's nobody's business but my own

So you better leave my business, leave my business
Leave my business and mind your own

If I get high and fly like bird
You should never say a word
That's nobody's business but my own
And if you drink rum and tumble down
You alone go and have your fun
That's nobody's business but your own

When landlord come collecting rent
Me not come beg you fifty cent
That's nobody's business but my own
And if he says that I'm to move
That won't stop me from improve
That's nobody's business but my own





Leave my business, leave my business
Leave my business and mind your own

Overall Meaning

In "Leave My Business," Peter Tosh sings about the importance of minding one's own business and not judging others for their choices or circumstances. The lyrics depict a person waking up without tea and having no one to rely on, but refusing to seek pity or validation from others. Tosh emphasizes that everyone has their own struggles and choices to make, and those should be respected as private matters.


Tosh also sings about the societal pressure to conform to certain standards, including abstaining from drugs or alcohol. He declares that if he wants to get high and fly like a bird, it is no one else's business and they should not judge him for it. Similarly, if someone wants to drink rum and have fun, they are entitled to their own choices without interference from others.


Towards the end of the song, Tosh addresses the issue of rent and housing, stating that he will not beg for money and that his housing situation is his own concern. He asserts that even if he is forced to move, it will not deter him from seeking improvement in his life.


Overall, "Leave My Business" is a call for individual autonomy and a rejection of social norms and expectations. Tosh urges listeners to focus on their own lives and allow others to do the same without judgement or interference.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up one morning and don't have no tea
I may have a situation where I wake up to find I have no tea to drink.


Me no want no one come sorry for me
I don't want anyone feeling pity for me in such situations.


That's nobody's business but my own
It's strictly my personal matter and no one should be concerned.


The other day comes and it happens the same
There are days when the same problem of having no tea occurs.


Don't think that I'm going to feel ashamed
But I'm not going to be ashamed of it.


So you better leave my business, leave my business
Therefore, please leave me alone and mind your own business.


If I get high and fly like bird
If I decide to get high and start behaving like a bird.


You should never say a word
I expect no one to criticize or comment on my decisions.


And if you drink rum and tumble down
Similarly, if you choose to drink rum and fall down.


You alone go and have your fun
It's strictly your personal choice and no one else should interfere.


When landlord come collecting rent
When my landlord comes for the rent payment.


Me not come beg you fifty cent
I won't beg anyone for money to pay the rent.


That's nobody's business but my own
It's completely my responsibility and not anyone else's to arrange for the payment.


And if he says that I'm to move
If the landlord tells me to vacate the place.


That won't stop me from improve
I won't give up or be discouraged, but will continue to strive for progress.


That's nobody's business but my own
It's completely my personal matter and not to be meddled with.


Leave my business, leave my business
So please refrain from being involved and mind your own business.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

lockandloadlikehell

@Prank Girl "Yikes"

I think it's finally time to repeal the 19th

At least for a couple decades

If you can behave yourselves in the interim, MAYBE we'll consider re granting you your privilege


BIG if



All comments from YouTube:

The88Cheat

1:00 I know this is old, but with everyone being so sensitive these days, Daniel Tosh is a breath of fresh air.

Andres Vernazza - Emprendedor Moderno

Daniel Tosh is a national treasure!

ZF

Should we protect him at all costs 🙄

Jeff Landreneau

"Who cares that his religion is loosely based on the tv show Alf.."
That one killed me

Stone S

And so begun Daniel's several year wait for Fannie to turn 18.

FullTimeSlacker II

i legit thought that she was gonna end up being the wife he kept secret for so long.

Noel Bells

@Pottenger's Human *if there's four years or less age difference

Pottenger's Human

14-16 in most states.

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Annie are you okay is way hotter.

Hans Grueber

@itsJohnnyR Why don't you have a seat...

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