Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!
1985
Duration: 3:07
Track number: 2
Writers
Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine
Music by: Dave Mustaine
Theme
The song is written from the perspective of a ruthless, professional assassin who takes pride in his work. The climax reveals a dark twist: the assassin's next target is the person who hired him, highlighting themes of betrayal and lethal efficiency.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I am a sniper, always hit the mark
Paid assassin, working after dark
Looking through the night, using infra-red
My target's on you, aimed at your head
[Pre-Chorus]
Ten thousand dollars up front
Ten thousand dollars when I'm through
And I know just what to do
And you know I'll do it, too
Then I'm comin' back for you
Back for you!
[Verse 2]
I do the gettin' rid of, don't tell me why
Don't need to hear the truth, don't need the lies
Now pay me quickly and now we're through
It brings me great pleasure to say my next job is you
[Chorus]
Don't you know that **killing is my business**?
And **business is good**!
You'd better believe it
