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Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!

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Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!
1985

Duration: 4:20

Track number: 8

Writers

Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine

Music by: Dave Mustaine

Theme

This is the original Megadeth version of the song later released by Metallica as 'The Four Horsemen.' Mustaine's lyrics are explicitly sexual, using mechanical and automotive double entendres to describe a passionate sexual encounter, focusing on raw, fast-paced themes.

Lyrics
[Verse 1] Imagine you were at my station And you brought your motor to me You're a burner, yeah, a real motor car Said you wanna get your order filled Made me shiver when I put it in Pumping just won't do, y'know, lucky for you Whoever thought you'd be better at turning a screw than me I do it for a living [Chorus] Made my drive shaft crank Made my pistons bulge Made my ball bearings melt from the heat, yeah [Verse 2] We were shifting gears hard when we took off Put tonight all four on the floor When we hit top end, you know it feels too slow Said you wanna get your order filled Made me shiver when I put it in Pumping just won't do, y'know, lucky for you Whoever thought you'd be better at turning a screw than me I do it for a living [Chorus] Made my drive shaft crank Made my pistons bulge Made my ball bearings melt from the heat, yeah [Verse 3] I'm giving you my room service And you know it's more than enough Oh, one more time, you know I'm in love Said you wanna get your order filled Made me shiver when I put it in Pumping just won't do, y'know, lucky for you Whoever thought you'd be better at turning a screw than me I do it for a living, fuck yeah! [Chorus] Made my drive shaft crank Made my pistons bulge Made my ball bearings melt from the heat, yeah
Musicians
Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine

Vocals and rhythm guitar

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