In My Business
Whitney Houston Missy Elliott Lyrics

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Baby why I get so many people telling me
They seen you up in the mall
Are they mistaking
All up on some chick
As though I don't exist
What is this

Why they all in my business

It's just too ridiculous
I can't get no sleep
They just keep warning me
Should I believe it
They say I don't need it
Don't they know I made up my mind, my mind

Honey too many people say you're faking me
They ask what have you done lately
They say we won't last
They're predicting that it's over, it's over

Why they all in my business
It's just too ridiculous
I can't get no sleep
They just keep warning me
Should I believe it
They say I don't need it
Don't they know I made up my mind, my mind

Too many girls they dislike me
Since I got you
They wanna fight me
'Cause I'm the chick walking around
With the ring
Tell me why these hoes they don't even like me

Why they all in my business
It's just too ridiculous
I can't get no sleep
They just keep warning me
Should I believe it
They say I don't need it
Don't they know I made up my mind, my mind

Oh boy it's all the love that you're giving

They mind 'cause love is what they're missing
That's why they stay up in my business

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Whitney Houston's "In My Business" speak to the singer's frustration with people constantly inserting themselves into her personal life and relationship. She questions why so many people feel the need to come to her with rumors or sightings of her partner with other women, asking if they are mistaking him for someone else. She expresses her irritation and exhaustion with the situation, as these interfering voices are robbing her of sleep and peace of mind. However, she also stands her ground, insisting that she has already made up her mind about her relationship and does not need anyone's advice or warnings.

The song is a reflection of how intense and invasive life in the public eye can be, with constant scrutiny and speculation from strangers and media alike. Houston's lyrics convey a sense of frustration and helplessness in the face of this scrutiny, as well as a determination to hold on to her own agency and self-confidence. The chorus repeats the refrain, "Why they all in my business? It's just too ridiculous," emphasizing the sense of absurdity and annoyance Houston feels at the constant attention.

Overall, "In My Business" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt their personal life was under attack or their agency questioned by others. Houston's bold lyrics and strong voice convey a sense of defiance and resilience in the face of adversity, making this song an enduring classic of empowerment and self-expression.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby why I get so many people telling me they seen you up in the mall
Why do I keep getting reports from so many people that they have spotted you at the mall

Are they mistaking all up on some chick
Could they be confusing you with someone else who is being all over some girl?

As though I don't exist what is this
Are they ignoring my existence and relationship with you? I do not understand this.

Why they all in my business, It's just too ridiculous
Why do they keep meddling in my life and interfering? It is completely absurd and nonessential.

I can't get no sleep, They just keep warning me
I am unable to sleep peacefully because they keep warning me about issues they should not be meddling in.

Should I believe it, They say I don't need it
Should I take their warnings seriously? They say I do not even need them to worry about my personal life.

Don't they know I made up my mind, my mind
Do they not understand that I have already made a decision about my life and my relationship? It is not up for discussion.

Honey too many people say you're faking me
Too many individuals are indicating that you are being insincere to me.

They ask what have you done lately, They say we won't last
They are questioning your recent activities and stating that our relationship will not endure.

They're predicting that it's over, it's over
They are forecasting and declaring that our relationship has reached its end.

Too many girls they dislike me, Since I got you
Several girls dislike me ever since we started seeing each other.

They wanna fight me, 'Cause I'm the chick walking around with the ring
They have the intention to pick a fight with me because they believe that they should be the one wearing the ring instead of me.

Tell me why these hoes they don't even like me
I wonder why these girls do not like me and are causing trouble for no reason.

Oh boy, it's all the love that you're giving
It is your affection for me that is causing them jealousy and anxiety.

They mind 'cause love is what they're missing
They mind our relationship because they do not have love and feel left out.

That's why they stay up in my business
This is the reason they choose to interfere in my life and overstep their boundaries.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KELVIN BRADSHAW, LLOYD TURNER, MELISSA A ELLIOTT

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