Funny Business (song)

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"Funny Business"
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Single by Alice Merton
from the album Mint
Released30 November 2018 (2018-11-30)
Length3:05
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Alice Merton
  • John Hill
Alice Merton singles chronology
"Why So Serious"
(2018)
"Funny Business"
(2018)
"Easy"
(2019)
Music video
"Funny Business" on YouTube

"Funny Business" is a song by German-Canadian singer Alice Merton. It was released on 30 November 2018, as the fourth and last single from her debut studio album, Mint (2019).

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Background

Following the success of her debut single "No Roots," Merton released "Funny Business" as a follow-up, continuing to showcase her confessional and powerful songwriting. The song was inspired by her experiences navigating romantic relationships while on tour, highlighting themes of trust and personal boundaries. Merton described the unusual circumstances of touring life, noting that despite misconceptions, it is far from a glamorous lifestyle: she shared that living on a bus with nine other people presented unique challenges, including limited privacy. "Funny Business" captures these experiences with a playful yet personal tone, reflecting Merton's commitment to authenticity in her music. [1]

Composition

Merton described "Funny Business" as a confessional and slightly wacky song, reflecting the complexities of touring life and romantic relationships. She explained that the track explores themes of trust, innocence, and personal boundaries, drawn from her own experiences navigating relationships while on tour. The song maintains a playful tone while remaining deeply personal, with Merton emphasizing that authenticity and embracing small quirks are central to her creative approach. [2]

References

  1. Nattress, Katrina (30 November 2018). "Alice Merton Drops Confessional New Single 'Funny Business': Listen". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  2. Stubblebine, Allison (29 November 2018). "Alice Merton Wants None of Your "Funny Business"". Nylon. Retrieved 16 August 2025.