BEAT IT
Michael Jackson [UNIVERSAL RECORDS MP3 by * Dj MaC *] Lyrics


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They told him don't you ever come around here
Don't want to 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 want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
You want to be tough, better do what you can
So beat it, but you want to 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 want to be a boy, you want to be a man
You want to 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 want to 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

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Michael Jackson and Fergie's song Beat It 2008 is a message about standing up for oneself when faced with confrontation or potential danger. The opening lines set the scene, warning the listener not to come around and to disappear- a message that is repeated through the song. The suggestion is that there is someone or a group of people who pose a threat, with "fire in their eyes" and "words that are really clear". The song warns to run and to do whatever one can to avoid bloodshed. Being a "macho man" is not helpful- it is better to remain alive by doing what one can, but to also show strength.


The message of the song is unmistakable. It is an invitation to take a stand against perceived threats, to show strength, but also to do all one can to avoid violence. There is a suggestion that standing up to bullies will result in physical harm, but the alternative (conforming, remaining silent) is not preferable either. However, the importance is placed in walking away from dangerous situations when it is possible, rather than putting oneself in harm's way. The repeated refrain of "just beat it" subtly implies that one should not engage in further confrontation- the best thing to do is to leave the situation behind.


Line by Line Meaning

They told him don't you ever come around here
He was warned not to visit that place ever again


Don't want to see your face, you better disappear
They don't want to see him around, so he should leave the place immediately


The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
They are angry and their words have a clear message


So beat it, just beat it
He should leave the place as soon as possible


You better run, you better do what you can
He should run away and do everything possible to save himself


Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
They don't want anyone to get hurt or be foolishly brave


You want to be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to show toughness, he should do it wisely


So beat it, but you want to be bad
He should leave, but he might be feeling rebellious


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Exhibiting the strength and style of his fighting


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The truth doesn't matter in this situation


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


Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man
They want him to act mature and handle the situation like an adult


You want to stay alive, better do what you can
He should do his best to survive


So beat it, just beat it
He should leave as fast as possible


You have to show them that you're really not scared
He needs to convince them that he's not afraid of them


You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
He's risking his life, this is not a game


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


So beat it, but you want to be bad
He should leave, but he might be trying to show a rebellious attitude


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Exhibiting the strength and style of his fighting


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The truth doesn't matter in this situation


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Exhibiting the strength and style of his fighting


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The truth doesn't matter in this situation


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Exhibiting the strength and style of his fighting


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The truth doesn't matter in this situation


Beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place


Beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place


No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Exhibiting the strength and style of his fighting


It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right
The truth doesn't matter in this situation


Beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JOE 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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