Beat It
♪ Fall Out Boy Lyrics
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Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
So beat it, just beat it
You better run, you better leave while you can
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
You wanna stay tough, better do what you can
Just beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Show em how funky strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it
Just beat it
Just beat it
Just beat it
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
So beat it, just beat it
You got to show them that you're really not scared
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
They'll kick you, then they'll beat you,
Then they'll tell you it's fair
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it
Just beat it
Just beat it
Just beat it
Beat it [x5]
Beat it [x5]
Beat it [x5]
Beat it [x5]
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it
Just beat it
Just beat it
Just beat it [x4]
The lyrics of "Beat It" by Fall Out Boy, a cover version of Michael Jackson's iconic hit, tell the story of a young man who has become involved in a violent conflict from which it seems impossible to escape. The lyrics advise him to take control of the situation and defend himself, to "beat it" before it's too late. The chorus affirms the idea that no one wants to be defeated, and encourages the listener to show their strength and fight back. The lyrics suggest that in a situation of violence or conflict, it doesn't matter who started it or who is right or wrong, but what matters is the ability to stand up and defend oneself.
The verses of "Beat It" describe a clear conflict between two groups of people, possibly gangs. The singing warns of the consequences of getting involved in this conflict and the potential for violence. The lyrics suggest that instead of trying to be a "macho man," it would be better to focus on survival and finding a way out of the situation. The chorus repeats the invitation to "beat it" and emphasizes the importance of showing strength in the face of adversity. In the end, the song concludes with a series of repetitions of "beat it," reinforcing the idea that the only way to deal with the situation is to leave and escape the violence.
Line by Line Meaning
They told him don't you ever come around here
He was warned to stay away from their territory
Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
They do not welcome him and want him gone
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
They are angry and mean what they say
So beat it, just beat it
He should leave immediately
You better run, you better leave while you can
If he doesn't leave, he might be in trouble
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
Violence won't be tolerated
You wanna stay tough, better do what you can
To avoid trouble, he needs to be strong and smart
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
He wants to rebel and be a tough guy, but leaving is the smart thing to do
Just beat it, beat it
He is urged to leave several times
No one wants to be defeated
Losing is not an option
Show em how funky strong is your fight
He needs to show that he is brave and powerful
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The situation is too dangerous for that
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
The danger is real
Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
He needs to grow up and act like an adult
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
Survival is the top priority
You got to show them that you're really not scared
Appearances are important, he needs to look brave
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
This is not a game, his life is at stake
They'll kick you, then they'll beat you,
His safety is threatened
Then they'll tell you it's fair
They will justify their violent behavior
Beat it [x5]
He is once again urged to leave immediately
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Leaving is the only way to escape
No one wants to be defeated
Winning is the goal
Showin' how funky strong is your fight
He needs to display his bravery
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The situation is too dangerous for that
Just beat it [x4]
The song ends with a final warning to leave
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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@user-yh2xq8ff5d
Put on your war paint
You are a brick tied to me that's dragging me down
Strike a match and I'll burn you to the ground
We are the jack-o-lanterns in July setting fire to the sky
Here, here comes this rising tide, so come on
Put on your war paint
Cross walks and crossed hearts and hope-to-dies
Silver clouds with grey linings
So we can take the world back from a heart attack
One maniac at a time we will take it back
You know time crawls on when you're waiting for the song to start
So dance alone to the beat of your heart
Hey young blood, doesn't it feel like our time is running out?
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
Wearing our vintage misery
No, I think it looked a little better on me
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
Bring home the boys and scrap scrap metal the tanks
Get hitched, make a career out of robbing banks
Because the world is just a teller and we are wearing black masks
"You broke our spirit, " says the note we pass
So we can take the world back from a heart attack
One maniac at a time we will take it back
You know time crawls on when you're waiting for the song to start
So dance alone to the beat of your heart
Hey young blood, doesn't it feel like our time is running out?
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
Wearing our vintage misery
No, I think it looked a little better on me
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
Put on your war paint
The war is won, before it's begun
Release the doves, surrender love
The war is won, before it's begun
Release the doves, surrender love
The war is won, before it's begun
Release the doves, surrender love
The war is won, before it's begun (Wave the white flag!)
Release the doves, surrender love (Wave the white flag!)
Hey young blood, doesn't it feel like our time is running out?
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
Wearing our vintage misery
No, I think it looked a little better on me
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
Hey young blood, doesn't it feel like our time is running out?
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
Put on your war paint
@ehy0000
Put on your war paint
You are a brick tied to me thats dragging me down
Strike a match and Ill burn you to the ground
We are the jack-o-lanterns in July
Setting fire to the sky
Here, here comes this rising tide
So come on
Put on your war paint
Cross walks and crossed hearts and hope-to-dies
Silver clouds with grey linings
So we can take the world back from the heart-attacked
One maniac at a time we will take it back
You know time crawls on when youre waiting for the song to start
So dance along to the beat of your heart
Hey young blood
Doesnt it feel
Like our time is running out
Im gonna change you like a remix
Then Ill raise you like a phoenix
wearing our vintage misery
No, I think it looked a little better on me
Im gonna change you like a remix
Then Ill raise you like a phoenix
Bring home the boys and scrap scrap metal the tanks
Get hitched make a career out of robbing banks
Because the world is just a teller and
We are wearing black masks
You broke our spirit, says the note we pass
So we can take the world back from the heart-attacked
One maniac at a time we will take it back
You know time crawls on when youre waiting for the song to start
So dance along to the beat of your heart
Hey young blood
Doesnt it feel
Like our time is running out
Im gonna change you like a remix
Then Ill raise you like a phoenix
Youre wearing our vintage misery
No, I think it looked a little better on me
Im gonna change you like a remix
Then Ill raise you like a phoenix
Put on your war paint
The war is won
Before its begun
Release the doves
Surrender love
[x4]
(Wave the white flag!)
Hey young blood
Doesnt it feel
Like our time is running out
Im gonna change you like a remix
Then Ill raise you like a phoenix
Youre wearing our vintage misery
No, I think it looked a little better on me
Im gonna change you like a remix
Then Ill raise you like a phoenix
Hey young blood
Doesnt it feel
Like our time is running out
Im gonna change you like a remix
Then Ill raise you like a phoenix
Put on your war paint
@divyous
Props to Patrick for still singing after he got his HAND CUT OFF
@insertname732
Fr dawg
@TheCryptYard
Patrick Stump became Patrick ‘Stump‘
@ExborX
He put on his WAR PAINT
@nefariousdesert
Yeah damn that took guts (ugh I apologize for that joke)
@MacFlowerDonalds
@@nefariousdesert technically guts are more present in the abdomen near the pelvics, so it's fine but still weird
@bagelbites4668
i remember secretly watching the whole storyline that went with all these music videos as a 10 year old and being a little disturbed but then i became obsessed with it and this band. good times good times
@masterraccoon2883
Damn bro, what it is.
@nerdylab8746
@Masterraccoon you can just google it or watch all the videos (I don’t know it either 💀)
@tiagominichelli7983
@Masterraccoon Fall Out Boy - The Young Blood Chronicles (Uncut Longform Video) is this