BEAT IT
BEDROOM - 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 (ooh)

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 (ooh)

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Beat It" by Michael Jackson convey the message of standing up for oneself in the face of conflict or danger. The song starts by describing a situation where someone is being warned to stay away and disappear. The intensity and seriousness of the situation are portrayed through the fire in their eyes and the clarity of their words. However, the message of the song is to not back down or be scared, but instead to fight back and stand up for yourself. The lyrics encourage the person to run, to do whatever they can to avoid violence, and to show toughness. At the same time, the song highlights the desire to be bad, to defy expectations, and not to be easily defeated.


Throughout the song, the emphasis is placed on the importance of fighting and not being afraid. The lyrics suggest that irrespective of who may be right or wrong, showing strength and resilience is what truly matters. It promotes the idea of asserting oneself and not letting others control or intimidate.


Overall, "Beat It" can be seen as a call to action, urging listeners to confront their fears, be brave, and stand up against adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

They told him, "Don't you ever come around here"
He was warned not to come back to this place


Don't want to see your face, you better disappear"
They don't want to see him and want him to vanish


The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
They are angry and their intentions are evident


So beat it, just beat it
So he should leave and move on


You better run, you better do what you can
He should flee and do everything possible to escape


Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
They don't want any violence and he shouldn't try to act tough


You want to be tough, better do what you can
If he desires to be strong, he should make an effort


So beat it, but you want to be bad
So he should leave, even though he wants to act rebellious


Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He should simply leave without causing any trouble


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating the uniqueness and strength of his struggle


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
It is irrelevant who is at fault


They're out to get you, better leave while you can
They are trying to harm him, so he should escape


Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man
They don't want him to act immature, but instead act responsibly


You want to stay alive, better do what you can
If he wants to survive, he should do his best


So beat it, just beat it
So he should leave and move on


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


You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
He is risking his life, this is not a game


They'll kick you, then they beat you
They will harm him physically


They'll tell you it's fair
They will justify their actions as being just


So beat it, but you want to be bad
So he should leave, even though he desires to act rebellious


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He should leave, leave, leave, leave (repeated for emphasis)


Beat it, beat it, beat it
He should leave (repeated for emphasis)


You want to stay alive, better do what you can
If he wants to survive, he should do his best


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating the uniqueness and strength of his struggle


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
It is irrelevant who is at fault


Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He should simply leave without causing any trouble


Beat it, beat it, beat it
He should leave (repeated for emphasis)


Beat it, beat it, beat it
He should leave (repeated for emphasis)


Beat it, beat it, beat it
He should leave (repeated for emphasis)


Beat it, beat it, beat it
He should leave (repeated for emphasis)


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating the uniqueness and strength of his struggle


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
It is irrelevant who is at fault


Just beat it, beat it
He should simply leave without causing any trouble


Beat it, beat it
He should leave (repeated for emphasis)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@robgeorgia8801

@TheRealCritique
It was agreed upon in advance that there would be no money involved.
Eddie was under a contract with the other guys in "Van Halen" that they would not go out on their own and play with other bands for any type of monetary gain.

This was a great thing for both Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen.

Eddie has a solo on a song that was part of an album that sold more copies than any other album in human history...

Michael Jackson managed to get Eddie Van Halen to do a lead guitar solo on his album "Thriller".

It was a good deal for both of them.



@mitchellcole832

Jesus Christ is Lord. He is the only way to Heaven. We do not go to Heaven for being a “good person”, God will judge us on HIS standards, He is the ultimate judge. God sent Jesus Christ to die for all of our sins and our belief in him covers our sins, he paid the ultimate price for us all. Read a Bible (King James Version), it’s very black and white. Our eternal soul is at stake! This life is temporary, our soul is forever.

Proof Jesus is the Only Way:

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
-‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬

Proof on How to make Heaven:

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
-‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬

Hope this helps ✝️



All comments from YouTube:

@rainbowpegacornstudios

Man, that guitar solo is inexplicably awesome. RIP to Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen.

@liamlowshang6288

Eddie sends goosebumps ertime i hear this song

@rainbowpegacornstudios

@@liamlowshang6288 Same here

@balajidoraiswami4180

Eddie Van Halen is another legend

@saboisnumber1554

@@balajidoraiswami4180 😢

@msoileau83

Eddie did a good solo but the meat and potatoes of the guitar work (and bass) was done by Steve Lukather. Paul Jackson Jr is credited too and I believe he did some R&B guitar strumming.

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@legendarymusicisforever3697

R.I.P Michael Jackson 1958-2009
R.I.P Eddie Van Halen 1955-2020

NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

@sergeteplo3143

Why Eddie? Unbelievable!

@legendarymusicisforever3697

@@sergeteplo3143 Very sad to know that they both gone..

@philsims8655

YOU KNOW IT.

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