Funny Business
Trust and Deception: Unraveling the Intrigue in 'Funny Business'
Lyrics
Verse1;
Verse 1
Now you've got to let me know cause I aint been around for long
Expressing a need for information due to a short time of association
You know I trust you (trust ya, trust ya).
Expressing trust in someone
You would never lead me wrong (no way!)
Belief that the person won't deceive or mislead
At least that's what you told me (told me).
Recalling a statement about trust
Said now "listen closely" (real close).
Someone instructing to listen carefully
And I listened (& I listened).
Confirming attentive listening
But there was still something i was missing
Admitting a sense of incompleteness or lack of understanding
(there was still something I was missin')
Reiterating the feeling of something missing
You told me not to sweat it though (no, no!).
Recalling advice not to worry
Bbut never ask no questions, no (no questions).
Emphasizing not questioning the situation
You know I trust you. Would never put no one above you
Reaffirming trust and loyalty
Pre-Chorus:
Pre-Chorus
You say: what Im breathing in, its not contageous
Questioning the nature of what is being experienced or witnessed
well, you must be playing. yeah, well I think you're playing
Expressing doubt or skepticism about the other person's sincerity
Chorus:
Chorus
Don'twant no funny business when you come around my way
Rejecting any deceptive or dishonest behavior
(I dont trust ya, no, I dont trust you)
Explicitly stating a lack of trust
I don't want no funny business especially when you talk this way
Reiterating the rejection of deceitful actions, especially in communication
(I dont trust ya, no, I dont trust you)
Reiterating a lack of trust
Verse2;
Verse 2
I'm trying to run away (run, run, run, run)
Expressing a desire to distance oneself
See truth, there's none your way.
Asserting a perceived absence of truth
Your sheep have gone away, I seen your throne decay
Observing a decline in authority or power
You lead my hope away, I keep my phone away (from you).
Keeping a distance from someone, especially in communication
One without the sin has to cast the hardest stone
Highlighting the irony of judgment from a seemingly righteous standpoint
You been throwing bricks despite the sins you have condoned
Accusing the person of hypocrisy despite overlooking their own wrongdoings
Your sheep will turn to wolves & you'll be left up all alone
Warning about the consequences of betrayal
I been seeing on my own
Personal observation of the situation
Pre-Chorus:
Pre-Chorus
You say: what Im breathing in, its not contageous
Repeating skepticism about the situation
well, you must be playing. yeah, well I think you're playing
Reiterating doubt about the sincerity of the other person
Chorus:
Chorus
Don'twant no funny business when you come around my way
Emphasizing the rejection of deceptive actions
(I dont trust ya, no, I dont trust you)
Explicitly stating a lack of trust
I don't want no funny business especially when you talk this way
Reiterating the rejection of deceitful actions, especially in communication
(I dont trust ya, no, I dont trust you)
Reiterating a lack of trust
Bridge:
Bridge
Or maybe I been trippin, maybe its in my mind
Considering the possibility of personal misinterpretation or confusion
Maybe I aint lifted or gifted enough to find
Expressing uncertainty or inadequacy in understanding
what you talkin bout. I lost the route. tell me you aint ballin now.
Reflecting on lost direction and success
If I ever caught you out. something wouldn't talk about
Hypothetical situation of discovering wrongdoing
-[Chorus x2]-
Repeating the Chorus for emphasis
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