BEAT IT
Orchestra/SeÃ±or Coconut 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 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 wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
You wanna be tough, better do what you can

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 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 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 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 wanna 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

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

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
No one wants to be defeated

Just beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Beat It" by Orchestra/Señor Coconut are a call to action for those facing conflict and violence. The song starts with a warning to a person to leave before they are hurt, but the person being warned is urged to not back down. The fire in their eyes and their strong words are intended to scare the listener, but they are told to beat it, to fight back against those who are threatening them. The song emphasizes how important it is to win, showing how funky and strong one's fight is, regardless of who is right or wrong. The chorus repeats the lines "just beat it" to reinforce the idea that the listener must fight even if it means taking a beating, because no one wants to be defeated.

Overall, the song is about standing up for oneself and not being afraid of confrontation, even when the stakes are high. It highlights the importance of persistence and determination in the face of adversity, and encourages listeners to not give up even when it seems impossible.

Line by Line Meaning

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

Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
They don't wish to see him and want him to go away

The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
They are angry and aggressive, and their intentions are obvious

So beat it, just beat it
He should leave this place immediately to avoid trouble

You better run, you better do what you can
He should flee and take all possible actions to ensure his safety

Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
They are warning him not to engage in a violent confrontation

You wanna be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to appear strong, he should take appropriate measures

So beat it, but you wanna be bad
He should leave, but he also wants to stand his ground

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
A repeated call for him to leave immediately

No one wants to be defeated
Everyone wants to avoid losing or being humiliated

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating how one's approach to adversity is unique and resilient

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

They're out to get you, better leave while you can
They are targeting him, and it's best to evacuate ASAP

Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
He should behave like a mature, responsible adult

You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
If he wants to survive, he needs to take appropriate measures

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

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 harm him and justify it as a necessary measure