Blood on the Dance Floor was an American electronic music group from Orland… Read Full Bio ↴Blood on the Dance Floor was an American electronic music group from Orlando, Florida, formed in 2006. The group's longest-standing lineup, from 2009–2016, consisted of Dahvie Vanity and Jayy Von Monroe. The group released nine studio albums before breaking up in 2016 following Von Monroe's departure. It was reformed by Vanity the following year, initially with Fallon Vendetta. After Vendetta's departure, Vanity became the sole member of the group. Since 2019, Vanity has been releasing music under the moniker Kawaii Monster.

Beat It
Blood on the Dance Floor Lyrics

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1st Verse]
They Told Him 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

[2nd Verse]
You Better Run, You Better Do What You Can

Don't Wanna See No Blood, Don't Be A Macho Man
You Wanna Be Tough, Better Do What You Can
So Beat It, But You Wanna Be Bad

[Chorus:]
Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
No One Wants To Be Defeated
Show them How Funky 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

[3rd Verse]
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

[4th Verse]
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 Wanna Be Bad

[Chorus:]
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

[Chorus:]
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, Beat It

[Chorus:]
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

[Chorus:]
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 Who's Right

[Chorus:]
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

[Chorus:]
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, Beat It

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blood on the Dance Floor's song Beat It is a call for resilience and standing up to oppressors. The first verse depicts the feeling of being unwelcome in a certain place or situation. The second verse encourages the listener to run and avoid physical harm or violence, all while trying to maintain their toughness. The third and fourth verses highlight the importance of survival and overcoming fear while facing danger. The chorus is a repeated call to action, encouraging the audience to beat their opponents and show their strength. The lyrics emphasize the idea that it doesn't matter who is right or wrong when it comes to standing up for yourself and fighting for what you believe in.

The song, Beat It, has been critiqued as a song that glorifies violence. However, the songwriters have argued that the lyrics of the song were actually supposed to be a commentary on gang violence and how pointless and destructive it is. The song was meant to encourage people to find non-violent ways to solve their problems. Despite the controversy surrounding the song, it has remained a popular and iconic song in the music industry.

Line by Line Meaning

They Told Him Don't You Ever Come Around Here
They advised him to never return to this place

Don't Wanna See Your Face, You Better Disappear
They do not wish to encounter him and suggest he leaves

The Fire's In Their Eyes And Their Words Are Really Clear
They are angry and it is evident from their expressions and speech

So Beat It, Just Beat It
He must depart from the scene as soon as possible

You Better Run, You Better Do What You Can
He should flee for his safety and do everything in his power to do so

Don't Wanna See No Blood, Don't Be A Macho Man
Violence is not preferred, he shouldn't be overconfident

You Wanna Be Tough, Better Do What You Can
If he wants to come off as strong, he must do what he can to defend himself

So Beat It, But You Wanna Be Bad
He should put his pride aside and escape for his own good

Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
He must leave immediately

No One Wants To Be Defeated
Nobody wants to be the loser in a fight or confrontation

Show them How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
Demonstrate your ability to stand up for yourself in a unique and impressive way

It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right
The issue of correct or incorrect doesn't matter anymore

They're Out To Get You, Better Leave While You Can
They have ill intentions towards him, he should escape while he still can

Don't Wanna Be A Boy, You Wanna Be A Man
He must act maturely and bravely

You Wanna Stay Alive, Better Do What You Can
In order to survive, he must do everything within his capacity

You Have To Show Them That You're Really Not Scared
He must express his courage and lack of fear

You're Playin' With Your Life, This Ain't No Truth Or Dare
This is a serious, life-threatening situation and not a game of truth or dare

They'll Kick You, Then They Beat You,Then They'll Tell You It's Fair
They will use violence and justify it as fair even if it is not

Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
He must leave immediately without looking back

Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
Leave, don't hesitate

Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
The urgency of leaving is emphasized

Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
Prove your strength and willpower in an unusual and creative manner

It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Who's Right
The matter of who is at fault is irrelevant

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Comments from YouTube:

lim0nades

12y↑1

I think that nothing could be as good as the original... But this was really freaking close. I love it!

Reymen Rivera

11y↑2

i like it :3 because i loved both Micheal Jackson and Blood on the dance floor. and i loved both of there types of music and the meaning :3

old channel

12y

Love it:D

Chloe Scarlet

12y

Nirvana was popular because the carried the grunge age along with a few other epic bands. BOTDF is doing something different their creating a new form of techno, so maybe in 20 years kids will wear their t-shirts and remember them for their mark. Not everyone loved Nirvana when they came out.

Cheez Whizz And Milk

6y↑9

Therapist: how can I help you?
Me: Something happened to my soul
Therapist: what do you think the problem is?
Me: It's... It's... It's Blood On The Dance Floor
Therapist: oh my Geesus, sigh sorry kid I cant help you with that, their too horrible to fix

marcosmid

12y

love this band

snapple iscool79

10y

i love this

illi

11y↑1

It didn't sound so bad, but then Dahvie started singing.

liz maro

11y

I luv this

shawnam1023

11y↑1

I like both versions. I love the cover! I fucking love it and I don't care how many haters are here. They're missing out.

William Edward Hall

8y↑2

this kicks ass!!

KingEmoMusic

12y

love this <3

Audie Ross-Burhof

12y

Old but awsome

Forbid Mable

11y↑1

I'm sorry for the parents of blood on the dance floor fans.

sky ninety

12y

wow this is AMAZEING! wat cant botdf do? <3 xD

Jade

12y

Love this version, its sweet. :L

samuriguy909

12y

Give me 5 good reasons why botdf is considered a "good" band, let alone one of the best bands out there.

Shae Norton

12y

LOVE THE SONG BEST SONG EVER AND I THOUGHT MJ WAS AWESOME lol

danieej27

12y

This is awesome. The original is wayyy better though.

thegirlwiththeangeleyes

12y

haha this is awesome XD

LightVampireBVB

11y

Love this song cover ^.^

blade kitty

10y↑1

This is awesome :D

Dannysaur

13y

My 2 Fave Things. BOTDF & MJ -3

Ryan Brock

12y↑1

No way :O my favourite 2 things mixed! BOTDF and MJ!

Frenchie

10y↑3

omg this ..is too goooooooooooooooooood

ezstick76

10y↑7

Listen to beat it by Micheal Jackson, then listen to this cover again. I made my point now.

Frenchie

10y

ez dassler
i have heard it before i used to be obbsessed with MJ but now its botdf ok so uhhhh no ur point wasent made

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Ori X

9y↑12

This... is musical murder.

Alice Madness

11y↑2

I fucking love this it's amazing XD

KitWolf-Arts

13y

I love this song but there's sounds better then th original

tiffany vicario

10y

Accutaly love this ^-^

Kenzie Crescenzo

11y

I am crying omfg

April Hoover

12y

We have opinions, just like you. Let us love what we love, and we will let you love what you love. Thank you.

sailingonrainbows

13y

Michael, BOTDF.. A combination <3 <3 <3 Perrfeccttt

skyrim11243

9y↑6

MICHAEL IS ROLLING IN HIS GRAVE. OMG x.x

Connor Mcgiff

11y

There is a difference between being "famous" (liked by many people) and being "infamous" (hated by many people). Being infamous is a bad thing because the only recognition you get is people reminding you how fucking horrible you are. So no, haters don't make you famous.

Olivia

11y

This is really good but they left some parts out

Patty Melt

7y↑1

This is actually pretty catchy

lillerkins

11y

I like every version people have put out of this song. Personally I love fall out boys version a lot better but botdf did a good job too but they made it alittle bit of their own. So what?

Mother of Cats

12y

Michael Jackson may be dead, but as far as the rest of the world is concerned, MJ pwns BOTDF, even 6 feet under.

Danica Smith

this is way better then the original😊😍

Aracelys Hernández

12y

<3 <3 BOTDF <3 <3

Kaitlin Fuller

13y

i love MJ but this is was awesom! mark you hav a good taste in music

Dana Bailey

11y

Have you even listened to any of the new botdf songs? Most of them aren't perverted! I wouldn't even be here if it weren't for botdf so keep your comments to yourself and remember, haters make them famous <3

YeeHawMyBalls

12y↑1

hiz & MJ soundz really good^_^

ahanna crow

11y

i think they did a good job singing this

BriThePanda

12y

I love micheal Jackson r.i.p but I luv this version it's awesome?

CuteTransGirlxD

9y↑1

I love this cover!!! Plus I'm not a fan of MJ

cjm2005

11y

nirvana (and the other epic grunge bands) had real talent, used real instruments, and sang real songs. they didn't rely on five cans of hairspray, pedophile lyrics and a brainwashed legion of completely mental fans.

tiffany vicario

10y

i like this

Colton L

12y

My assumption is that kids are dazzled by the band's style: a mish-mash of gender-confused, colorful attire and bizarre manga styled hair.

Blake Romans

12y

my friend dakota hated botdf and now she listens to them becuase of this song

Hanna Selin

12y

Wayyyyy Better Than The Original <3

cricketsfly

8y↑5

In my opinion... Between BOTDF, FOB AND PTV's covers... PTV's is better. Who's with me?

Cheez Whizz And Milk

6y↑3

Its hard to choose between FOB and PTV, their both really good

xXxbLeSsYoURhEaRtxXx

12y

when i first listened to them i didn't really get hooked but i saw them at warped tour and something about them stole my heart, there new CD has so much meaning, i like there new CD better than the one my friend told me to listen two, it makes no sense why people are such assholes to bands they dont like im completely against hatred. didn't they teach you in grade school if you don't have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all? well i was taught that just back off and stick to your music

devisemydemise572

11y

im not pathetic. i am a person who likes talent and power in music. people say this shit saved their lives. but how can something such as "scream for my ice cream" save a person's life? you further explained my point of all fans being addicted to the garbage.

Skylar James

12y

@BedTimeProductions11 i've heard many great bands, BOTDF is one of them, and if you don't like them then don't listen to them

Maniae Mania

12y

Better than the original <3

Mother of Cats

12y

Just because you like them, that doesn't make them one of the best bands out there. Bands like that leave their mark for the world to see, like The Beatles or Nirvana (BOTDF is not even close to that).

Curtis Bakaluk

6y↑2

while they did use autotune very heavily for this song. i actually like it a lot more than a lot of botdfs older songs. this was meant as a tribute to MJ they didnt want to disgrace him at all. they actually did this song very well considering the horrendous sound of dahvies voice. stop hatin on it because it isnt the original.. if you don't like it then don't comment on it. simple as that. let the fans and people who enjoy it, enjoy it. hate on it in silence because your shitty negative comments are not wanted here.

Mother of Cats

12y

cont. I think they're a couple of immature people, which is obvious by how they carry themselves and also by accounts of those who worked with them. They're fanbase is one of young kids who cannot, for whatever reason, comprehend the fact that there are people in the world that are going to hate, whether it's BOTDF, or any other group. The fanbase are the ones executing BOTDF's true messages, by putting down others just because they don't like BOTDF.

joshdunsforhands

10y

They did put the guitar riff but not at the beginning. At the chorus they put it.

Mother of Cats

11y↑1

Let me ask you this: what band singer hasn't "saved" the life of someone? Just about every musician out there has enlightened someone and yet they all also receive criticism, however severe. So, it would appear that this 'argument" of "life saving" is nothing specific to BOTDF.

devisemydemise572

11y

i know people who listen to them and like them but still acknowledge them as talentless.

devisemydemise572

11y

you are also further proving my point. so thanks for that.

AbhorrentCatharsis

12y

Youtube is an online community where other users have the right to go onto a video and express their opinions in the comments section. Personally, I don't like blood on the dance floor. I don't think that Dahvie is a pedophile or any of that crap, and I don't listen to Justin Bieber (I listen to Metal, 70's hard rock and occasionally Jazz). This individual decided to express their feelings on the music video, it does NOT mean that they don't have a life.

ross9099412

11y

I love blood on the dancefloor but this is just no, I can't even ._.

Just Aaron

Looking at this music now its

Painfully decent tribute there's no actual guitar riff which sucks and makes it memorable and the guy not singing the "beat it part" is really bad especially the use of the random made up lyrics(which is terrible in its own standards)

The music is pretty funky and cool like a electronic version which i wont complain pretty good and the guy who IS singing the "beat it" part is overall good.

This song is a meh it's not a great tribute but it isn't the most shittiest tribute i've ever seen its just...ok but either way at least they did a tribute to MJ so at least thats good (and yes I am aware of the bad stuff the music artist did so pretend this is from a..idk random reviewers standpoint.)

ohh shay

11y

PTV cover is way better

Christianna Mendoza

10y

brb im going to go get a hearing aid

Selly Loverk

11y

Let me correct your shit before answering you. "Lol, you are mad and you want me to die? That's a good joke; really is. Let's face it, a true musician will tell you that this is not talent, this is not good, it is not "inspiring". Tell me, do you like Nicki Minaj." No, I don't like her at all, but I don't hate on her. If you listened to some of Blood On The Dance Floor's other songs that actually save lives. Then you'd say otherwise. Why are you even looking at their music if you don't like it?

Mother of Cats

11y

Well, to know if I'm going to like it or hate it, I have to listen to it first. And if someone replies to me with some inane comment, I'm going to speak my mind.

Colton L

12y

Botdf... Thinking that haters makes them famous when it actually makes them infamous

Cassie Lynne Horne

12y

actually there name wasnt ripped of of mjs song dahvie explained so in an interview

Stephie2007

9y↑2

MJ's ghost is gonna haunt Dahvie Vanity for this abomination to my ears! 😠

Jawavis

9y↑43

This is an insult to Michael Jackson.

Chi Bang

9y↑6

Just plain awful.
Mike will come back from the dead just to do his famous kicks to there faces and moonwalk on there skulls.
Lmao.

Chi Bang

8y↑1

*****
Even Weird Al Yankovics version is more respectful than this garbage.

Chi Bang

*****
No, it just sucks.

Chi Bang

*****
Okay, we both agree to disagree.

No problem.

Have a nice weekend.

MusicInMaSoul1

12y

soooo much better ;3 <333

Harrison Garofano

11y

do you know who this song was made by?

Random Cherry Blossom

8y↑2

BOTDF : "They-"
Me : w-what... Why...

Skylar James

12y

@BedTimeProductions11 well, thats what you say but thats not true, BOTDF is one of the best bands out there, if you don't like them then get the hell off this video and stay off!

mildlyweird

11y

I like this, but oh well. Judge me.

Jason Lynch

11y

haha it sure did

iDandere

12y

Everyone.. Calm Down.. They Didnt Copy.. THIS IS A TRIBUTE!

Destiney Oliver

11y

I dont wanna live on this planet anymore.....

FortOfBlankets

8y↑1

They should have covered Blood on the Dancefloor instead.
"Blood on the Dance Floor - Blood on the Dance Floor (Michael Jackson cover)"

Toni

They shouldn't even touch his songs

FortOfBlankets

8y↑1

+Alex Skellington No, you're right, they kinda suck and MJ rules, I just thought it would be more entertaining.

devindude1

11y

Wheres the riff? How can you make a cover without the riff? HOW!?

tristangong

10y↑25

Awesome.....Just when i thought i couldn't hate BOTDF even more...

Olisen

9y↑1

Beter than the original :P

BethanyWart

Olisen BARELY!!!

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Erika Ramirez

11y

Ptv sang it better but botdf version is cute cx my opinion >:)

April Hoover

12y

In your opinion, yes. In our opinion, no. Let us have our freedom

Alice Madness

11y

Haters gonna hate I don't care what haters think if you like something and there's haters trying to put you down just remember one thing it doesn't matter what they say cause they have no fucking clue what the band song or anything else has done for you keep your head up and tell the haters to stfu XD

Marilia

13y

@ultimatebeatlesfan33 Yeah, from Michael Jackson :)

Sunshine 🐝

10y

I love this but not as much as the pierce the veil one. Also does anyone know if one direction has a cover? I've been looking and if they don't my friends lied to me. (I am not an emo or sene kid I just like music. I like 1d 5sos botdf BVB ptv sws and many other band an also just random song I find like 'I'm sorry I stole your girlfriend' 'my dearest ex' 'real girls eat cake' I also listen to songs from video games like sonic songs and Mario songs. I listen to a lot of parodies. I listen to epic rap battles of history and epic rap battles of anime. I listen to songs from anime. I listen to a Korean boy group call 'Exo' as you can tell I like a lot of music I also like Ariana Grande, Iggy, Katy Perry, and some other people. As you can see I like a lot of things but one thing I can't stand is country music. I can't listen to it it just makes me feel sick for some reason. I'm not saying it's bad but it makes me feel physically sick.)

Olisen

It's weird as fuck to comment your entire music taste on this.

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Sweetrose1027

12y

3 ppl need 2 beat it

Katie Coo

10y

Why did they do this whyyyyy they made it electronic and just whhhyyyyy!!!

Anthony Colston

13y

its fuinny cuz michael jackson had an album called blood on the dance floor

Matt

8y↑4

if you see this comment before hitting play to the song, run, there is still time

Gav Herrod

just listening to it I like this version better than Michel jackson

Gav Herrod

+Gav Herrod version

Charsinigan Hoodish

+Gav Herrod ..... Who fucked up your ears?

Chloe Scarlet

12y

You despise me because i defend the music i enjoy listening too?

rareform1999

12y

I know right.

Costel Cazan

9y↑6

Dear God pls take botdf and give us MJ back.

FFJamie94

12y

Finally, a smart comment on youtube

Disco Love

11y

If you dont like the hate dont read it; it works both ways hun

beautybabe101

11y

My hears are BLEEDING!!!!!!!!! Omg Ouch!

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