BEAT IT
Amy Winehouse & Charlotte Church Lyrics
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"Don't you ever come around here
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 do what you can
Don't be no macho man
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
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 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, uh)
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 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'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 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
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
The lyrics to "Beat It" by Amy Winehouse featuring Charlotte Church convey a message of defiance and strength in the face of adversity. The song tells the story of someone who is being warned and threatened by others to stay away and disappear. The singer is advised to run and do whatever they can to avoid getting into trouble. The fire in their eyes and the clarity of their words make it apparent that there will be consequences if they don't comply.
However, the song also encourages the singer to stand up for themselves and fight back. It emphasizes the importance of showing strength and resilience, regardless of who is right or wrong. The lyrics urge the individual to beat it and not give in to fear or intimidation. They need to prove that they are not scared and play with their life as if it's a game of truth or dare. Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of empowerment and the idea that it is better to face challenges head-on rather than succumb to intimidation.
Line by Line Meaning
They told him
Someone gave him a warning
"Don't you ever come around here
You are not welcome in this place
Don't wanna see your face
They don't want to see him anymore
You better disappear"
He should leave and never come back
The fire's in their eyes and
They are very angry
Their words are really clear
They are being straightforward with their message
So beat it, just beat it
He should go away quickly
You better run, you better do what you can
He should escape and try his best
Don't wanna see no blood
They don't want any violence
Don't be no macho man
He shouldn't try to act tough
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to be strong, he needs to try harder
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
He should leave, even though he wants to stay and fight
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He should keep running and never look back
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose or be beaten
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
He needs to demonstrate his determination and strength
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The winner or loser doesn't matter
Just beat it (Beat it)
He should continue to run without stopping
They're out to get you
They are trying to harm him
Better leave while you can
He should escape while he still has the chance
Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
He should act mature and responsible
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
He needs to do everything possible to survive
You have to show them that
He needs to prove to them
You're really not scared
He is not afraid
You're playin' with your life
He is risking his life
This ain't no truth or dare
This is not a game or a challenge
They'll kick you, then they'll beat you
They will physically harm him
Then they'll tell you it's fair
They will justify their actions as fair
Just beat it, but you wanna be bad
He should leave, despite his desire to fight back
Just beat it beat it
He needs to keep running quickly
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Continue running and never stop
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrate your determination and strength
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Winning or losing doesn't matter
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Keep running without looking back
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose or be beaten
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrate your determination and strength
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Winning or losing doesn't matter
Just beat it beat it
Continue running quickly
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Keep running and never stop
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose or be beaten
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrate your determination and strength
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Winning or losing doesn't matter
Just beat it
Keep running and never give up
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Silja Saastamoinen
Amy would have been rocked in this song with her voice if she would been sober <3
Prizm2356
@Albert Grominsky exactly
Frank evs
Na mate she's always better drunk
Richie Adams
Nah give me intoxicated Amy every time
Kokoszek
Hahah🤣
samoanbiscuit
@Al Grominsky any good singer (and Amy was a great one) would’ve handled that. “The key was too high” is a silly excuse for a singer of Amy’s calibre. It was the drugs/alcohol that messed her up, nothing else. And no, while her own music has her stay mostly in the lower parts of her range, Amy Winehouse was perfectly capable of soaring higher when she wanted to.
M3devac
Charlotte's and the horn player's faces are priceless when Amy started singing.
Wednesday Addams
Linda música, voz maravilhosa, talento incontestável... Amy será sempre lembrada em nossos corações... Diva, eterna diva... Agora canta com os anjos na paz mais perfeita...Amy!
musician1986
"I was kinda aware when Amy came on the show that she was a little troubled and it was difficult. It's so sad what happened to her. She was such an amazing talent. I really wanted to hear the follow up to Back To Black but it wasn't to be. She was great to work with, she wasn't really herself at the time when I worked with her but it was still great to meet her and she is a legend." says Charlotte Church
DMc88
Poor Charlotte. Her whole 'gimmick' with her talkshow was she sang with the guest & Amy was all over the place in this performance. Both ladies have tremendous voices & had suffered the worst the celebrity world could throw at a performer. If only they'd both been in a position to do a strong collaboration, they'd have smashed it!