BEAT IT
RDM ft Fall Out Boy & John Mayer 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 song "Beat It" is an anthem that encourages people to solve their problems through peaceful means instead of violence. The song describes the danger of the streets where individuals are encouraged to behave aggressively so that they can survive. The lyrics begin with a warning to a person who is not welcomed in a particular territory. The individual is told to leave the area and never come back. The chorus then emphasizes that violence is not the answer and individuals should not seek defeat but rather show how strong they are through peaceful means.

The second verse tells the story of people who are trying to convince another individual to prove their toughness by being violent. The lyrics explain that individuals should not be intimidated by such behavior, but should stand their ground and not be afraid. The chorus repeats, urging people to show their fighting spirit through pacifism. The song concludes with a final plea to remain peaceful and avoid any violent confrontations.

Line by Line Meaning

They told him don't you ever come around here
The singer was warned not to come around the area

Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
They don't want to see the singer and want them to disappear

The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
The people are angry and their words are direct and clear

So beat it, just beat it
The artist is urged to leave the area as quickly as possible

You better run, you better do what you can
The artist is advised to run and do whatever they can to get away

Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
They don't want to see any violence and don't want the singer to act overly aggressive

You wanna be tough, better do what you can
If the singer wants to be tough, they need to do whatever they can to prove it

So beat it, but you wanna be bad
The artist is urged to leave, but if they want to be rebellious, they should do so while still leaving

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The artist is cajoled to leave in a rhythmical manner

No one wants to be defeated
The idea of being defeated is unpleasant to everyone

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
The singer is encouraged to show how spirited and strong their defense is

It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Who is correct or incorrect does not matter as much as the artist leaving unharmed

They're out to get you, better leave while you can
People are targeting the singer, and it's best for them to leave immediately

Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
The singer should not act like a child, but instead, behave like an adult

You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
If the singer wants to remain alive, they need to do whatever they can to get out of harm's way

You have to show them that you're really not scared
The artist must prove to people they're not afraid

You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
The artist is reminded that their life is at stake, and this is not a game of truth or dare

They'll kick you, then they beat you, then they'll tell you it's fair
People will harm the singer and then justify it as fair

So beat it, but you wanna be bad
The singer wants to leave, but if they want to be rebellious, they should do so while still leaving

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The artist is encouraged to leave quickly and rhythmically

Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The artist is urged to leave as quickly as possible

Just beat it, beat it
The artist is urged to leave quickly

No one wants to be defeated
The idea of being defeated is unpleasant to everyone

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The artist is urged to leave quickly and rhythmically

No one wants to be defeated
The idea of being defeated is unpleasant to everyone

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The singer is urged to leave quickly and rhythmically

No one wants to be defeated
The idea of being defeated is unpleasant to everyone

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The artist is urged to leave quickly and rhythmically

No one wants to be defeated
The idea of being defeated is unpleasant to everyone

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The singer is urged to leave quickly and rhythmically

No one wants to be defeated
The idea of being defeated is unpleasant to everyone

Just beat it, beat it
The artist is encouraged to leave quickly

Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
The artist is urged to leave as quickly as possible

No one wants to be defeated
The idea of being defeated is unpleasant to everyone

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
The singer is encouraged to show how spirited and strong their defense is

It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right
Who is correct or incorrect does not matter as much as the artist leaving unharmed