Beat It
Fergie Lyrics


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They told him don't you ever come around hereDon't want to see your face, you better disappearThe fire's in their eyes and their words are really clearSo beat it, just beat itYou better run, you better do what you canDon't want to see no blood, don't be a macho manYou want to be tough, better do what you canSo beat it, but you want to be badJust beat it, beat it, beat it, beat itNo one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it, beat itJust beat it, beat itJust beat it, beat itJust beat it, beat itThey're out to get you, better leave while you canDon't want to be a boy, you want to be a manYou want to stay alive, better do what you canSo beat it, just beat itYou have to show them that you're really not scaredYou're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dareThey'll kick you, then they beat you,Then they'll tell you it's fairSo beat it, but you want to be badJust beat it, beat it, beat it, beat itNo one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it, beat it, beat it, beat itNo one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it, beat it, beat it, beat itNo one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it, beat itBeat it, beat it, beat itNo one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or who's rightJust beat it, beat it, beat it, beat itNo one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it, beat it, beat it, beat itNo one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it, beat itBeat it, beat it, beat it




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fergie's song "Beat It" tell a story of conflict and strength. The opening lines warn someone not to come around, as the people around them do not want to see their face and want them to disappear. It's clear that these people are angry and hostile, as the fire is in their eyes and their words are clear. The chorus urges the person to run and do what they can to avoid violence. It emphasizes that no one wants to be defeated and that showing how strong and brave you are is incredibly important in this situation. The second verse warns the person that they are being targeted and tells them to leave while they can. The lyrics encourage the person to fight back, but to do so cautiously, as they are playing with their life. The chorus repeats the importance of strength, emphasizing that it does not matter who is wrong or right in the situation.


Overall, the lyrics communicate a message of survival and strength. They warn that sometimes there are people and situations that can be dangerous and violent, and it is important to be aware of these dangers and to have the strength to defend yourself. The song urges the listener to show bravery and resilience in the face of conflict, even if the situation seems unfair or unjust.


Line by Line Meaning

They told him don't you ever come around here
He's not welcome here, better stay away


Don't want to see your face, you better disappear
They don't want anything to do with him and he should leave immediately


The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
Their anger and hostility towards him are evident


So beat it, just beat it
Leave and don't come back


You better run, you better do what you can
He should flee and do everything in his power to escape


Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
Violence is not the solution and he shouldn't try to use force to solve the problem


You want to be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to prove himself, he should find another way, because violence is not the answer


So beat it, but you want to be bad
If he really wants to act tough, he should just leave and not try to fight back


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating how courageous and powerful he is in battle


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason behind the fight is unimportant


Just beat it, beat it
Leave and don't try to fight back


They're out to get you, better leave while you can
They are after him, he should escape while he still can


Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man
He should act mature and handle the situation responsibly


You want to stay alive, better do what you can
In order to survive, he should do whatever it takes to keep himself safe


You have to show them that you're really not scared
He should prove to them that he is not intimidated


You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
This is not a game or a trivial matter, his life is at risk


They'll kick you, then they beat you, Then they'll tell you it's fair
They will hurt him and justify it as reasonable


Just beat it, beat it
Leave and don't try to fight back


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating how courageous and powerful he is in battle


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason behind the fight is unimportant


Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Leave and don't try to fight back


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating how courageous and powerful he is in battle


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason behind the fight is unimportant


Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Leave and don't try to fight back


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating how courageous and powerful he is in battle


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason behind the fight is unimportant


Just beat it, beat it
Leave and don't try to fight back


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Leave and don't try to fight back


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating how courageous and powerful he is in battle


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason behind the fight is unimportant


Just beat it, beat it
Leave and don't try to fight back




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: michael jackson

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Comments from YouTube:

@metrodanny4892

First heard this song about 9 years ago at high school and I still can't believe it that I remembered it now

@Brunosedutor9

Perfeito dueto da Fergie com M. Jackson. Aqui se vê o poderio da voz dela.

@usirdrsavieu8275

Are you high

@benomahony472

​@@usirdrsavieu8275I like it as well as him.

@galenjoyce8452

Fergie's voice is perfect for this song.

@gabrielaguerra9462

Buena versión con Fergie.

@hassibs4734

When U Turn a 10/10 Song to a 5/10...

@altangerelbaljinnuym4033

THIS SHIT 💯💯💯🗣️🔥🔥🔥

@alexkx8599

This is better than I thought it was in the past. Poor Fergie and Will.I.Am really got dumped on for this. So sad. I dig it now! I hope that people change their minds in the future about it!

@NateKarlos

The girl is mine 2008 & PYT 2008 are 🔥however this is mediocre

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