discography
2000 - Cris em Tom maior
2000 - Grandes canções, clássicos do cinema
2000 - Nara, uma senhora opinião
2001 - Filha da pátria
2002 - Caminhos cruzados. Cris Delano canta Newton Mendonça
2006 - Cris Delanno
Cris começou a cantar no Coral infantil do Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro aos 5 anos de idade, participando de óperas como La Boheme, Carmen e Tosca.
Brasileira, nascida no Texas absorveu muito do estilo da música americana, integrando, como solista, um coral tipicamente negro, o African American Unity Choir.
Beat It
Cris Delanno Lyrics
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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 wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
Beat it (beat it) beat it (beat it)
Showin' how funky strong it's your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it
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, 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
Beat it, but you wanna be bad
Beat it (beat it) beat it (beat it)
Showin' how funky strong it's your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
So beat it (beat it) beat it (beat it)
Showin' how funky strong it's your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
So beat it
Beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it
But you wanna be bad
Showin' how funky strong it's your fight
who's wrong or right
Beat it (beat it) beat it (beat it)
how funky strong it's your fight
who's wrong or right
Beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it
Showin' how funky strong it's your fight
who's wrong or right
The lyrics to Cris Delanno's song "Beat It" speak to the experience of being caught up in a dangerous situation and needing to fight back in order to survive. The opening lines describe the singer being warned to stay away from a certain place or group of people, who are furious and ready to use violence to assert their dominance. However, the message isn't one of submission but rather of defiance. The singer is advised to stand their ground, to fight back with everything they have - even if it means putting themselves in harm's way.
The lyrics employ a number of martial and physical metaphors to emphasize this message. The refrain of "beat it, beat it" acts as a double entendre, as it can mean both "get out of here" and "let's fight." The repeat of the phrase "showin' how funky strong it's your fight" reinforces the idea that there is strength to be found in resistance and fighting against oppression. The lyrics depict a world in which there is no clear right or wrong or justice to be had, but rather a constant power struggle to be navigated. In this context, the only option is to be strong and to fight for oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
They told him don't you ever come around here
Someone warned the person to stay away from the area
Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
They don't want to see the person's face and want them to leave
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
They are angry and their words are unambiguous
So beat it, just beat it
The person should leave the area as soon as possible
You better run, you better do what you can
The person should try to run away if possible
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
They don't want any violence and want the person to be sensible
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
If the person wants to be strong, they should fight back
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
The person wants to be tough and fight, but they should still leave the area
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
Someone is trying to harm the person, so they should leave immediately
Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
The person wants to be seen as strong and capable
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
To survive, the person should do their best
Beat it, beat it
Leave right away
You have to show them that you're really not scared
The person needs to prove that they are not afraid
You're playing with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
The danger is real and not a game or challenge
They'll kick you, then they beat you, then they'll tell you it's fair
They will harm the person and justify it as just punishment
Beat it (beat it) beat it (beat it)
Leave right away
Showin' how funky strong it's your fight
The person wants to prove their strength and fight back
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
It doesn't matter who started the conflict
Beat it
Leave right away
Beat it, beat it
Leave right away
But you wanna be bad
The person wants to fight and be tough
Showin' how funky strong it's your fight
The person is showing their strength and determination
who's wrong or right
It doesn't matter who started the conflict
Beat it (beat it) beat it (beat it)
Leave right away
how funky strong it's your fight
The person is determined and strong
Beat it, beat it
Leave right away
Beat it, beat it
Leave right away
Showin' how funky strong it's your fight
The person is showing their strength and determination
who's wrong or right
It doesn't matter who started the conflict
Contributed by Carson B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Herminia Pimentel
A Voz dessa mulher é um bálsamo 😍
marcio sene
Stunning... beautiful voice!
Anna
Very nice. Thank you.
Muita linda. Obrigada. Espetacular! Amei
Marcelo Costa
Parabéns ótimo !!!
Bella Lincon
This is great for a dance... thanks for so good music!
Maribeth Abano
So good!
Ali Hussein
I love your voice
Lais Riz à Porta
ameiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
mike malo
the bossa nova works but the vocals put me to sleep. needs the world-weary anger of the original. How about doing a cover of a GWAR song??!!