Now Get Busy

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Whether in a penthouse or a cave dweller

I can tell you 'bout now I'm not a fortune teller

Grab a treat from Yosi my muffin seller

Got mad technique like Rudy Van Gelder

And yes I got a plan I'm a carry out it

Yes I'm pro-choice I'm a scream and shout it



Yes I love life and I try not to doubt it

Yes I'm gonna party 'cause I'm 'bout it 'bout it

When it rains I don't use an umbrella

When I write rhymes, I use indelible ink

That will make you think

Flowing like water that you love to drink



Now get busy



Sweet like a [Incomprehensible] with Nutella

Creamy like buffalo mozzarella

Sneaking around you know I smell ya

Well I play ya like a peanut and throw the shell ya

Well I could give a fuzz if ya think you're a baller

I gets 'em [Incomprehensible] well you fall smaller



Middle school rapper and a proud yes y'aller

If ya think about your grandma go ahead call her

From the East Coast so I don't say hella

At the mic stand my performance is stellar

Pop the tape in and I listen to fella

I give a little shout to Nelson Mandela



Now get busy



Known for the words that make you scream and holler

I'm Count Dooku to your Queen Amidala

Give a shout to Spiro or John Waller

I'm a student of the game and a bona fide scholar

So ease up on the bong to ease that coughin'

Butter's on the table now watch it soften



Bring in those beats and I'm a bring them often

I'm a keep rappin' when I'm in my coffin

Like a mind gone mad that is unwinding

In a padded room the walls you're climbing

Don't sign on the line if it looks binding

Ya have to get loose and find the lining



Now get busy

Now get busy

Now Get Busy

Released in 1986, "Now Get Busy" stands as a defining track by the Beastie Boys, capturing the raw energy and rhythmic complexity of their debut album *Licensed to Ill*. The song exemplifies the group's unique fusion of hip-hop with punk rock influences, featuring their signature multi-layered vocal harmonies and intricate drum programming. As a cornerstone of the golden age of hip-hop, the recording helped propel the Beastie Boys to mainstream success while solidifying their reputation as innovators who could seamlessly blend aggressive beats with melodic sensibilities. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's ability to create anthems that resonate across generations, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of rap music.