BEAT IT
Michael Jackson (Best-Muzon.com) Lyrics
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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
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
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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