Deal With It
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Rob and Steal from the Health Food Store
The ideas you shout that are so hardcore
Screaming at the phone man collecting the change
Ideas discovered then rearranged

I won't say that life's a bitch and then you die
Because I do my best to enjoy mine
You can't bring me down to a world of self pitty [sic]
Lot's of ways to deal with it
Deal with it

You do unto others like they're pieces of shit
A rightous [sic] man who's flipping the script
There's plenty of room for everyone at the table
Check yourself before you check the label

I won't live life being mad holding a grudge
It's not my place - sitting back playing judge
Not enough time to always stay mad




May as well be glad to Deal With It
Deal With It

Overall Meaning

The Beastie Boys' "Deal With It" is a defiant and empowering track that addresses social and personal issues head on. The first verse, "Rob and steal from the health food store / The ideas you shout that are so hardcore / Screaming at the phone man collecting the change / Ideas discovered then rearranged" can be interpreted several ways. On one hand, the song could be about rebellion against societal norms; stealing from a health food store and shouting hardcore ideas can be seen as a form of protest against what is considered "normal". On the other hand, the verse can also depict the struggle of creativity and originality. The ideas discovered may have been rearranged to make them more unique, and the shouting represents a fight against being silenced or overlooked.


In the chorus, "I won't say that life's a bitch and then you die / Because I do my best to enjoy mine / You can't bring me down to a world of self pity / Lot's of ways to deal with it / Deal with it", the Beastie Boys dismiss the idea of life being depressing and meaningless. They choose to enjoy life in their own way and refuse to be brought down by negativity. The phrase "Lot's of ways to deal with it / Deal with it" acts as an anthem to push through life's obstacles with a positive attitude.


The second verse, "You do unto others like they're pieces of shit / A rightous [sic] man who's flipping the script / There's plenty of room for everyone at the table / Check yourself before you check the label" is a call to action for kindness and understanding. The idea of treating others like "pieces of shit" is condemned, and instead, the lyrics encourage everyone to be inclusive and compassionate. The last line, "Check yourself before you check the label", urges people to be conscious of their own biases and judgments towards others.


Line by Line Meaning

Rob and Steal from the Health Food Store
Engage in theft and burglary involving the health food store.


The ideas you shout that are so hardcore
Idea and beliefs that you proclaim are extreme and intense.


Screaming at the phone man collecting the change
Yell and shout furiously at the phone operator who is collecting money from you.


Ideas discovered then rearranged
A concept or thought explored, and then reorganized in a different manner.


I won't say that life's a bitch and then you die
I refuse to view life negatively and perceive it only as full of difficulties leading to death.


Because I do my best to enjoy mine
I try my utmost to admire and cherish what I have to make a living.


You can't bring me down to a world of self pitty [sic]
You have no control over lowering my mood into a state of self-pity.


Lot's of ways to deal with it
There are many strategies to handle situations.


Deal with it
You will have to manage and overcome the difficulty yourself.


You do unto others like they're pieces of shit
Treating others contemptuously and disrespectfully.


A rightous [sic] man who's flipping the script
A virtuous man who is turning things around differently.


There's plenty of room for everyone at the table
There is enough chance for all to benefit from an opportunity.


Check yourself before you check the label
Evaluate your own motives and standards before assessing someone else.


I won't live life being mad holding a grudge
I won't spend my living days with negative energy or holding any resentment.


It's not my place - sitting back playing judge
It is not my responsibility to judge but to accept people for who they are.


Not enough time to always stay mad
Life is too short to remain angry for an extended period.


May as well be glad to Deal With It
You might as well be happy and optimistic rather than sad and pessimistic to handle a given problem.


Deal With It
It's up to you to sort out the issue and address it yourself.




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