Beat It
Machines 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 fires in their eyes and their words aren't really clear

Just beat it....
Just beat it....

You better run you better do what you can...
Don't wanna see no blood don't be macho man...
You wanna be tough better do what you can...

So beat it...
But you wanna be bad...

Come on children!
Just beat it! (Beat it!)
Beat it! (Beat it!)
No one wants to be defeated!
Show em how funky and 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 "Beat It" by Machines conveys a message about the need to avoid fights and confrontations. The opening lines depict a threatening situation where the singer is warned to stay away from the area. The suggestion to disappear is given in a rather unclear manner, putting the singer in an awkward position. The strong emotion of anger flashes from the eyes of the group, which makes it difficult to decipher their message. However, the singer immediately gets the clear message, suggesting that he should just beat it.


The next lines of the song continue with the theme of conflict avoidance. The singer is encouraged to run and avoid any physical altercation, with a warning not to be a macho man or let blood spill. The singer is then urged to put on an image of strength, suggesting that it is better to be tough without getting involved in a fight. The chorus part of the song is a call to action for the listener to join in and beat it. It is telling anyone who is listening that it doesn't matter who is right or wrong, but the most important thing is to avoid any conflict.


Line by Line Meaning

They told him don't you ever come around here
Someone advised him not to visit this place again


Don't wanna see your face you better disappear
They do not want to see him and they think he should go away


The fires in their eyes and their words aren't really clear
They appear to be angry, but the reason for their anger is not obvious


Just beat it....
He should leave right now


You better run you better do what you can...
He should leave quickly and do his best to escape


Don't wanna see no blood don't be macho man...
They do not want to get into a physical fight and he should not try to act tough


You wanna be tough better do what you can...
If he wants to be seen as strong, he should do his best to leave immediately


So beat it...
He should leave right now


But you wanna be bad...
He may feel like standing up for himself, but it's better to leave the situation


Come on children!
It's time to take action


Just beat it! (Beat it!)
He should leave the situation as quickly as possible


Beat it! (Beat it!)
He should leave the situation as quickly as possible


No one wants to be defeated!
Nobody wants to lose a physical fight


Show em how funky and strong is your fight!
If he has to fight, he should show that he can do it well


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right!
In a fight, it doesn't matter who started it or who is in the right


Just beat it...
He should leave the situation as quickly as possible


Just beat it...
He should leave the situation as quickly as possible


Just.... beat it...
He should leave the situation as quickly as possible




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Written by: Michael Jackson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@robgeorgia8801

@TheRealCritique
It was agreed upon in advance that there would be no money involved.
Eddie was under a contract with the other guys in "Van Halen" that they would not go out on their own and play with other bands for any type of monetary gain.

This was a great thing for both Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen.

Eddie has a solo on a song that was part of an album that sold more copies than any other album in human history...

Michael Jackson managed to get Eddie Van Halen to do a lead guitar solo on his album "Thriller".

It was a good deal for both of them.



@mitchellcole832

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All comments from YouTube:

@rainbowpegacornstudios

Man, that guitar solo is inexplicably awesome. RIP to Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen.

@liamlowshang6288

Eddie sends goosebumps ertime i hear this song

@rainbowpegacornstudios

@@liamlowshang6288 Same here

@balajidoraiswami4180

Eddie Van Halen is another legend

@saboisnumber1554

@@balajidoraiswami4180 😒

@msoileau83

Eddie did a good solo but the meat and potatoes of the guitar work (and bass) was done by Steve Lukather. Paul Jackson Jr is credited too and I believe he did some R&B guitar strumming.

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@legendarymusicisforever3697

R.I.P Michael Jackson 1958-2009
R.I.P Eddie Van Halen 1955-2020

NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

@sergeteplo3143

Why Eddie? Unbelievable!

@legendarymusicisforever3697

@@sergeteplo3143 Very sad to know that they both gone..

@philsims8655

YOU KNOW IT.

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