BEAT IT
迈克尔·杰克逊 Michael Jackson Lyrics

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They told him don't you ever come around here
Don't want to 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 do what you can
Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
You want to be tough, better do what you can

So beat it, but you want to be bad

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it

They're out to get you, better leave while you can
Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man
You want to stay alive, better do what you can
So beat it, just beat it

You have 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 beat you,
Then they'll tell you it's fair
So beat it, but you want to be bad

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and 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 and 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 and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it

No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and 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 and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right

Just beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" portray a message of defiance against violence and aggression. The song speaks to a teenage boy who is being warned by others to stay away from a specific location, as he may encounter danger. These warnings don't scare him, which is evident when Jackson sings, "You want to stay alive, better do what you can, so beat it, just beat it." The boy is encouraged to stand up for himself and not let fear overcome him. The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the message that no one wants to be defeated, and by beating it, the boy can show how strong and powerful he is, regardless of who is right or wrong.

The bridge of the song describes how others are waiting to harm him, and the only way to survive is to face them head-on. The lyrics "They'll kick you, then they beat you, then they'll tell you it's fair, so beat it, but, you want to be bad," suggests that one can only survive by fighting back. However, Jackson does acknowledge that fighting should not always be the first option, with the lyrics "Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man." Essentially, the song advocates for standing up against violence but also encourages using common sense and avoiding it when possible.

Line by Line Meaning

They told him don't you ever come around here
He was warned not to appear here again

Don't want to see your face, you better disappear
They don't want to see him around anymore and want him to go away

The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
Their anger and intentions are both obvious and intense

So beat it, just beat it
In order to avoid trouble, he should leave immediately

You better run, you better do what you can
He should flee and do whatever it takes to stay safe

Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
He should not try to be too tough or aggressive and avoid any violent confrontation

You want to be tough, better do what you can
If he really wants to show his strength, he should do it by running away from trouble

So beat it, but you want to be bad
He should leave to avoid getting into trouble, even though he wants to appear cool or rebellious

No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose in a confrontation

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating both style and strength in a fight

It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
In a fight, the outcome is not about deciding who is right or wrong

They're out to get you, better leave while you can
There are people who are after him and he should leave as soon as possible

Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man
He should act like an adult and take responsibility for his own safety

You want to stay alive, better do what you can
In order to survive, he should do whatever it takes to stay safe

You have to show them that you're really not scared
He needs to convince them that he is not afraid of them

You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
He is risking his life by playing with danger, and it's not just a game

They'll kick you, then they beat you, Then they'll tell you it's fair
They will hurt him and justify it as being fair and deserved

Beat it, but you want to be bad
He should leave to avoid danger, even though he wants to appear cool or rebellious

No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose in a confrontation

Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repeatedly emphasizing the need to leave and avoid a confrontation