Beat It
Davey Langit 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 no macho man
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
Just beat it! (beat it! ) Beat it!
No one wants to be defeated
Show them 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! )
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
Yeah,
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
So beat it! (beat it! ) Just 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
So beat it (beat it), but you wanna be bad
Just beat it! (beat it! ) Beat it!
No one wants to be defeated
Show them how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, just beat it (beat it)
Just beat it, 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.
Uh uh
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it.
Uh uh uh uh
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it.
(Guitar Solo)
Beat it! (beat it) Beat it!
No one wants to be defeated
Show them how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it! (beat it) Beat it!
No one wants to be defeated
Show them how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it! Beat it!
No one wants to be defeated
Show them 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).
Just beat it, just beat it.
Just beat it, just beat it.
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it.
The song "Beat It" by Davey Langit is a call to action for anyone being targeted or bullied. The lyrics tell the story of a person who is warned to stay away from a group of people who seem ready to fight. They are encouraged to leave and not confront the other party directly, but if the time comes, they are told to "beat it." The lyrics reinforce the idea that being tough isn't just about fighting, but about standing up for yourself and not letting others have power over you. Ultimately, the message of the song is to never back down, no matter how hard life gets, and to always stand up for yourself and what you believe in.
The opening line, "They told him don't you ever come around here," is a nod to the song "West Side Story" by Leonard Bernstein, where the lyrics are "They told me to stay away from you." The iconic guitar riff played throughout the song was created by Eddie Van Halen, who was friends with Michael Jackson. The song is from Jackson's album "Thriller," which is the best-selling album of all time. The music video for "Beat It" was directed by Bob Giraldi and was one of the first music videos to feature extensive choreography. The fight scene in the video was modeled on the movie "West Side Story." The lyrics to "Beat It" have been used by anti-bullying campaigns all over the world, and the song's message of standing up for oneself has become a cultural touchstone.
Line by Line Meaning
They told him don't you ever come around here
He was warned that he is not welcome in the area
Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
He needs to leave and not come back
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
The people around him are angry and their message is unmistakable
So beat it! Just beat it!
He should leave the area immediately
You better run, you better do what you can
He needs to escape quickly
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be no macho man
He should not resort to fighting and causing harm
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to show strength, he should find another way to do so
So beat it! But you wanna be bad.
He should leave the situation, even if he feels provoked or challenged
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose or back down
Show them how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrate your resilience and strength
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The conflict is not about assigning blame or finding justice
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
He is in danger and should escape as soon as possible
Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
He wants to act mature and responsibly
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
Survival is a priority and he should take action accordingly
They'll kick you, then they beat you,
The situation can escalate and become violent
Then they'll tell you it's fair
They may justify their behavior
So beat it (beat it), but you wanna be bad
He should not engage in a physical altercation, even if his ego is challenged
You have to show them that you're really not scared
He should not show weakness or fear
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
The situation is dangerous and not a game
Just beat it, just beat it (beat it)
He should leave the area and not look back
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it.
The message is repeated to emphasize the urgency of the situation
Show them how funky and strong is your fight
Again, he is encouraged to show his resilience and strength
Just beat it (beat it), just beat it (beat it).
The message is repeated to encourage him to take action
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it.
The message is repeated one last time before the guitar solo
No one wants to be defeated
The chorus repeats once again to reinforce the idea that backing down is not an option
Just beat it (beat it) Beat it!
He is encouraged to leave the area and not engage in a physical fight
Just beat it (beat it)
The same message is repeated once again
Just beat it (beat it), just beat it (beat it).
The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus
Contributed by Joseph V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.