Beat It
Groove Da Praia Lyrics


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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
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, just 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
Just beat it, beat it, just 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, it 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
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
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
Just beat it, beat it, just 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, 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




Just beat it
Just beat it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Groove da Praia's version of "Beat It" by Michael Jackson depicts a tale of one facing a threatening situation and being urged to leave before trouble ensues. It portrays a cautionary tale of someone who is potentially in harm's way and must escape before anything violent happens. The opening lines convey this message when it says, "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." This means that whoever the person being addressed is, they are not wanted or welcomed.


The lyrics then proceed to urge the person to leave, stating that they better run and not be a macho man, as they could end up injured or killed. It says that the person should show them that they're not afraid and not play with their lives because it is not a game. The repetitive use of "beat it" throughout the song's chorus serves as a direct call to action to leave and run away.


Overall, Groove da Praia's version of "Beat It" reminds us that sometimes in the face of unavoidable danger, it's better to escape than to fight. The song's message of avoiding conflict and taking care of oneself is a universal lesson that we can all relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

They told him don't you ever come around here
He was warned to steer clear of this place


Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
They don't want to look at him and they want him gone


The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear, so beat it
They are angry and their message to him is unmistakable: leave now


Just beat it
He should depart immediately


You better run, you better do what you can
The situation is dire and he needs to act quickly


Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
They are warning him not to try to prove his toughness, as it will only result in bloodshed


You wanna be tough, better do what you can, so beat it
If he wants to be seen as strong, he needs to leave immediately


But you wanna be bad, just beat it
If he wants to be rebellious, he needs to depart now


Beat it
He needs to go


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky strong is your fight
Demonstrating how determined one is to win


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right, just beat it
The reason for the conflict is irrelevant, he needs to leave regardless


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 should aspire to be more mature and take responsibility for his safety


You wanna stay alive, better do what you can, so beat it
If he wants to survive, he should leave at once


You have to show them that you're really not scared
He needs to prove that he isn't afraid


You're playin' with your life, it ain't no truth or dare
This is a serious matter and he shouldn't see it as just a game


They'll kick you, then they beat you, then they'll tell you it's fair, so beat it
The situation will only escalate and he needs to leave before it gets worse


But you wanna be bad
He might want to be rebellious, but he needs to prioritize his safety


Beat it, beat it, no one wants to be defeated
He needs to leave and avoid being defeated


Just beat it
He needs to leave the area immediately




Writer(s): m. jackson

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