BEAT IT
Fall Out Boy/RDM 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
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
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
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
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, 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 who's 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, 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 who's 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
Just beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it
The lyrics to Fall Out Boy/RDM's song "Beat It" are a call to action for the listener to stand up for themselves in the face of danger. The song begins by describing a situation where someone is being warned to leave an area because they are not wanted. The words of the people around them are clear and the fire in their eyes suggests that violence could be imminent. The chorus tells the listener to "just beat it," to run away and avoid any conflict. The emphasis is on being smart and avoiding trouble.
The second verse describes a similar situation where the listener is being threatened and told to leave. However, this time the emphasis is on standing up for oneself. The lyrics suggest that the listener should show that they are not scared and that they are willing to fight if necessary. The chorus repeats with the same message of being strong and fighting for oneself.
Overall, the lyrics to "Beat It" encourage the listener to be smart and avoid danger when possible, but also to be strong and stand up for themselves when they need to. The message is one of empowerment and self-reliance, encouraging listeners to fight for what they believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
They told him don't you ever come around here
He was warned not to come here ever again
Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
They don't want to see him again and want him to disappear
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
The people here are angry and their words are very clear
So beat it, just beat it
He should leave and not come back
You better run, you better do what you can
He should run away and do what he can to escape
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
He should not try to be tough and avoid any violence
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to be tough, he should do what he can to show it
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
He should leave, but if he wants to be tough, he should do it elsewhere
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He should leave immediately
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Show how cool and strong you are when fighting
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
It doesn't matter who is at fault
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
People are after him, so he should leave as soon as possible
Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
He should act like a grown-up and be responsible
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
He should do everything in his power to stay alive
You have to show them that you're really not scared
He needs to prove that he is fearless
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
This is not a game, he is risking his life
They'll kick you, then they beat you, Then they'll tell you it's fair
They will attack him and claim it is justified
Just beat it, beat it
He should leave immediately
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He should leave as soon as possible
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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