BEAT IT
L5 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, 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to L5's "Beat It" are about avoiding conflict and being tough when necessary. The singer is warned to stay away from a certain group of people who are ready to use violence if necessary. The lyrics encourage the singer to "beat it" and not give in to the threats. The chorus repeats the phrase "just beat it" as a mantra to remind the singer to leave the dangerous situation. The second verse tells the singer to show the group that they are not afraid of them and that they are a force to be reckoned with. The lyrics encourage the reader to be strong and to stand up for themselves when necessary.


The song was written by Michael Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones. It was released in 1983, and was one of four hit singles from Jackson's album Thriller. The music video for "Beat It" was directed by Bob Giraldi, and featured a group of tough-looking men, including dancers, gang members, and professional boxers. The video was a milestone in music video history, as it was one of the first videos featuring a storyline and complex choreography. The video's success helped make Jackson one of the most popular and recognizable artists of the 1980s.


Line by Line Meaning

They told him don't you ever come around here
He was warned to stay away from this place by someone.


Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
He should remove himself from this situation immediately.


The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
The people in this place are angry and their message is unambiguous.


So beat it, just beat it
His best option is to leave the area immediately.


You better run, you better do what you can
If he's smart, he'll flee the scene.


Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
Violence is not the answer.


You wanna be tough, better do what you can
He needs to find a way to be resilient in the face of adversity.


So beat it, but you wanna be bad
Deep down, he wants to be defiant even in the face of danger.


Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He is being urged again to leave the area with urgency.


No one wants to be defeated
Defeat is not desirable.


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
By persevering he is demonstrating resilience.


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The principle of justice is irrelevant at this point.


They're out to get you, better leave while you can
He is in imminent danger and must depart swiftly.


Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
He needs to exhibit maturity and poise in the current situation.


You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
His priority should be to preserve his own life.


You have to show them that you're really not scared
He needs to display courageousness in front of his opponents.


You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
His actions have serious consequences and should be treated as such.


They'll kick you, then they beat you,
The people he is up against are violent and dangerous.


Then they'll tell you it's fair
They will justify their actions as just even if they are not.


So beat it, but you wanna be bad
Again, despite the danger, he has a rebellious streak.


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He is once again being urged to leave quickly.


Just beat it, beat it
The message is clear: depart the area.


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The urgency is again emphasized.


No one wants to be defeated
One should always strive to avoid defeat.


Just beat it, beat it
The message is clear: depart the area.


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The urgency is again emphasized.


No one wants to be defeated
One should always strive to avoid defeat.


Just beat it, beat it
The message is clear: depart the area.


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The urgency is again emphasized.


No one wants to be defeated
One should always strive to avoid defeat.


Just beat it, beat it
The message is clear: depart the area.


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The urgency is again emphasized.


No one wants to be defeated
One should always strive to avoid defeat.


Just beat it, beat it
The message is clear: depart the area.


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The urgency is again emphasized.




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson

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