Beat It
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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 leave while you can
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
You wanna stay tough, better do what you can
So beat it, but you wanna be bad

Just beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Show em how funky strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right

Just beat it
Just beat it
Just beat it
Just 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 got 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'll 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 strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right

Just beat it
Just beat it
Just beat it
Just beat it

Beat it [x5]
Beat it [x5]
Beat it [x5]
Beat it [x5]

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky 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 strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right

Just beat it
Just beat it




Just beat it
Just beat it [x4]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Beat It" are about a person who is being warned to stay away from a dangerous group of people. The song's lyrics encourage the individual to assert themselves and fight back, using the phrase "beat it" as a call to action. Further, the lyrics talk about the importance of demonstrating strength and resilience through the struggle, and not backing down from threats or intimidation.


The song is notable for its use of a rock-based instrumental sound, along with its association with iconic musician Michael Jackson. The inclusion of John Mayer's guitar work adds another layer to the song's instrumental depth, adding a bluesy edge to its sound.


Overall, "Beat It" is a powerful and impactful song, rallying its audience to stand firm in the face of danger and to fight back against adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

They told him don't you ever come around here
They warned him to stay away from their area


Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
They do not want to see him and want him to leave immediately


The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
The intensity of their anger is evident through their eyes and words


So beat it, just beat it
They are telling him to leave immediately and without hesitation


You better run, you better do what you can
They advise him to flee and do whatever he can to escape


Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
They do not want to see any violence or aggression


You wanna be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to appear strong, he should try to hold his own


So beat it, but you wanna be bad
They urge him to leave, but he may hesitate because he wants to appear rebellious


Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
They continually emphasize the urgency to leave


No one wants to be defeated
No one wants to lose or appear weak


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Prove that you can defend yourself and are capable of standing up for yourself


It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason why they are fighting does not matter


They're out to get you, better leave while you can
They have targeted him and he should leave as soon as possible


Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
He should not act like a child but rather like an adult


You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
If he wants to survive, he should do whatever it takes


You have to show them that you're really not scared
He must prove that he is not afraid of them


You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
His life is at risk and this is not a game


They'll kick you, then they beat you, then they'll tell you it's fair
They will physically harm and then justify it to him


Just beat it, but you wanna be bad
He may hesitate to leave because he wants to appear rebellious


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repeated emphasis to leave immediately


Just beat it, beat it
Continued emphasis to leave and not fight back


Beat it, beat it, beat it
Further emphasis to leave immediately


No one wants to be defeated
Reiterated that no one wants to lose or appear weak


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
More emphasis to leave without hesitation


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Prove that you are capable of defending yourself


It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right
The reason behind the fight is irrelevant


Just beat it, beat it, beat it
Encouragement to leave immediately


No one wants to be defeated
Reiterated that no one wants to lose or appear weak


Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Continued pressure to leave without fighting back


Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrate that you can stand up for yourself


It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right
The reason behind the fight does not matter


Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Reiterated advice to leave immediately


No one wants to be defeated
Repeated that no one wants to lose or appear weak


Just beat it, beat it
Continuation of advice to leave without fighting back


Beat it, beat it, beat it
Further encouragement to immediately leave the situation without fighting




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson

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Comments from YouTube:

@scumbagserg

This version is really really good. Still gives me goosebumps just like the first I heard of this

@NazriB

Lies again? Battery Inflation

@stephaniehobson5466

SAME!!!

@hrf6548

ikrrr, sameee

@erikaw7767

is it though ? they didn't play the original solo.. they had some hidden musician play a different one because they can't truly cover the song lol

@dawnanderson321

Heard lots of times and just got goosebumps. After so many plays. Still love it.

@sarahall8537

This song is actually what introduced me to Fall Out Boy. I found this song on one of my moms CDs and recognized John Mayer’s name but when I heard Patrick’s Vocals I fell in love lol. 10 years later I’m still a huge fan 🤟💕

@ddjmfan

Michael Jackson wrote, sang and performed this song first.

@sarahall8537

@ddjmfan I think most of us know that. Maybe I should’ve added “this cover in particular” but I don’t think anyone would be confused by my original post…

@ihatemostwwefans8846

@ddjmfan No shit.

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