Get Busy
Us3 Lyrics
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A black Jew trying to break through the glass ceilin'
Light-skinned rapper with a lot of ambition
Making black music for the people that’ll listen
Isn’t it a novelty, an anomaly
You paid for a ticket, you can listen to the oddity’s virtuosity
When I’m rocking the mic
Hey, don’t try to tell me that my style ain’t tight
My rhythm enlightens other rappers and it just ain’t right
That I get more drama than the next MC
'Cos I’m not the average rapper up on MTV
So, you wanna put me to the test?
'Let’s show the people who’s really the best
I don’t wanna battle you but if you insist
We can do this without written raps to spit
And just get busy, get busy, get busy
('Cos I don’t stop when I rock the spot)
(Because I don’t stop when I rock the spot)
Yo, who’s to say who’s better or worse
And who’s got the cleverest that’s never rehearsed?
Who deserves the prize get ready to work
'Cos you can’t win a battle with competitive words
Why does everybody wanna step to me?
You best believe I’m never gonna rest in peace
We got the crowd actin' as the referee
And they clap for whoever is the best MC
But who are they to judge our craft?
Maybe they just clap 'cos you’re makin' them laugh
And is that the real test of a dope MC?
What about rhymes and rhythms over this here beat?
Cos I’m ready to get it and set it in motion like the ocean
Into the commotion that’s hidden in rhythm and hocus pocus
I’m gone, I got a song, sing it along and you can feel it
As I get busy, get busy, get busy
('Cos I won’t stop when I rock the spot)
(And I won’t stop when I rock the spot)
I don’t wanna stop what I’m doin'
I just wanna rock to the music
But we got a lot of confusion
And we’re getting lost into music
If I had a wish I would use it
But I’ve only got an illusion
I can only find what I’m losin'
And I’m getting lost into music
Listen to all these thoughts and concepts
I speak the truth but the truth’s too complex
For you to grasp and I can’t explain it
I’m just a man even if I’m famous
What does it mean to be respected
When we are not truly perceptive
Live for today and gone tomorrow
Choose the direction you can follow
And get busy, get busy, get busy
(Because I won’t stop when I rock the spot)
(And I won’t stop when I rock the spot)
'Cos I don’t stop when I rock the spot
Because I don’t stop when I rock the spot
'Cos I won’t stop when I rock the spot
And I won’t stop when I rock the spot
Get busy
The song "Get Busy" by Us3 features a rapper who is an anomaly in the music industry. He is a black Jew who is light-skinned and has a lot of ambition. The journey to success for this rapper is quite different from most other rappers. The lyrics talk about the struggles he faces and the obstacles he has to overcome as an artist who is not like the others in the industry. He is working hard to break through the glass ceiling and create black music for people who will listen to it.
The lyrics also speak about the rapper's confidence in his artistry despite not having as much fame as other artists on MTV. He wants to show people that he is the best MC by battling his opponents without written raps in front of the audience acting as the referee. The rapper questions the judgment of the audience and the real test of a dope MC.
The last verse of the song talks about the difficulty of being a respected artist and the struggle to be truly perceptive. The rapper emphasizes the importance of living in the present and following the direction that benefits you.
Overall, the song "Get Busy" by Us3 is about an artist's journey to success despite being an anomaly in the industry. The song speaks about the struggles, confidence, and importance of living for today.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you'll never know the feelin' that I'm feelin'
You cannot feel the same as I do, as a black Jew attempting to break through the glass ceiling.
Light-skinned rapper with a lot of ambition
I am a rapper who is light-skinned and has a significant amount of ambition.
Making black music for the people that’ll listen
I create music that is considered black for those who will appreciate it.
You paid for a ticket, you can listen to the oddity’s virtuosity
You can hear the impressive skills of a rare artist if you paid to see them perform.
My rhythm enlightens other rappers and it just ain’t right
My flow is so good that it's unfair how much it outshines other rappers.
Because I don’t stop when I rock the spot
I will keep performing without stopping when the vibe is right and the crowd is into it.
You can’t win a battle with competitive words
Winning a rap battle isn't about who has the best lyrics - it's about who can deliver them the best.
And they clap for whoever is the best MC
The audience decides who the best rapper is, and they show it through their applause.
What about rhymes and rhythms over this here beat?
A truly outstanding MC will create amazing rhymes and timing while performing over a beat.
As I get busy, get busy, get busy
I am ready to get to work, focus on my craft, and keep producing good content.
But we got a lot of confusion and we're getting lost into music
The music industry can be chaotic, and it's easy to get lost in it all.
Choose the direction you can follow
You need to decide on your own path and stick to it, even if others try to pull you in different directions.
'Cos I won't stop when I rock the spot
I am dedicated to my craft and will keep performing without stopping when the vibe is right and the crowd is into it.
Get busy
It's time to focus on what matters and put in the hard work required to become great.
Contributed by Adam N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.