Beat
Michael Jackson feat. Fergie 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 of Michael Jackson's hit song Beat It speak to the problem of gang violence in urban America. The song begins by telling the story of a young man who has been warned to stay away from a dangerous area. However, he decides to ignore this advice and comes face to face with a group of tough guys who are looking for a fight. The chorus of the song "beat it" is the call to action for the young man to run away from the situation, to show that he is not weak, but he knows that violence is not the answer.


Line by Line Meaning

They told him don't you ever come around here
Someone warned him to stay away from a particular place.


Don't want to see your face, you better disappear
People there do not want to have anything to do with him and suggest he leaves.


The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
They convey their dislike or hostility towards him in their expressions and words.


So beat it, just beat it
He should leave immediately and not look back.


You better run, you better do what you can
He should try to escape without getting physically involved.


Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
He should not try to show off his bravery by fighting and getting hurt.


You want to be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to act tough, he should use his wits and flee before things get worse.


So beat it, but you want to be bad
Although he may want to fight and defy others, it's better to choose a safer option and just leave.


Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He should beat a hasty retreat without looking back or letting anyone stop him.


No one wants to be defeated
Winning a fight is always better than losing, and no one wants to be overpowered or defeated.


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Putting up a good fight with confidence and style, shows how powerful and determined someone can be.


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
What's important is to stand up for oneself and not let others control or intimidate someone else.


They're out to get you, better leave while you can
People around him may have ill intent, and he should try to get out of their way as soon as possible to avoid trouble.


Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man
Acting like a mature and responsible adult is the best way to handle a difficult situation.


You want to stay alive, better do what you can
Being alive is the most valuable thing, and it's more important to preserve one's life than to prove oneself in a violent or life-threatening way.


You have to show them that you're really not scared
One should demonstrate courage and bravery to let others know they will not be easily intimidated.


You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
Life is not a game and should not be taken lightly or risked for the sake of glory or thrill-seeking.


They'll kick you, then they beat you,
People can be very malicious and can hurt others without any reason or provocation.


Then they'll tell you it's fair
People who harm others will often justify their actions and claim that it was deserved or provoked.


Just beat it, but you want to be bad
It may be tempting to stand up and fight, but it's better to leave the situation before things get worse.


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Hurry up and get away as fast as possible without looking back.


Beat it, beat it
Reinforcing the message to leave quickly and not to fight back.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL JOE JACKSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@metrodanny4892

First heard this song about 9 years ago at high school and I still can't believe it that I remembered it now

@Brunosedutor9

Perfeito dueto da Fergie com M. Jackson. Aqui se vê o poderio da voz dela.

@usirdrsavieu8275

Are you high

@benomahony472

​@@usirdrsavieu8275I like it as well as him.

@galenjoyce8452

Fergie's voice is perfect for this song.

@gabrielaguerra9462

Buena versión con Fergie.

@hassibs4734

When U Turn a 10/10 Song to a 5/10...

@altangerelbaljinnuym4033

THIS SHIT 💯💯💯🗣️🔥🔥🔥

@alexkx8599

This is better than I thought it was in the past. Poor Fergie and Will.I.Am really got dumped on for this. So sad. I dig it now! I hope that people change their minds in the future about it!

@NateKarlos

The girl is mine 2008 & PYT 2008 are 🔥however this is mediocre

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