BEAT IT
Rhythms del Mundo Fall Out Boy & John Mayer Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of "Beat It" by Fall Out Boy & John Mayer are about a person being warned to stay away from a potentially dangerous situation or group of people. The first verse sees the singer being told not to come around anymore and to disappear, and while the reason behind this is not explicitly stated, it is clear that there is some sort of anger directed towards him. The second verse continues to warn him to run away, but also suggests that if he wants to be tough, he should fight back. This leads into the chorus, which repeats the idea that "no one wants to be defeated" and that it is important to show how strong and "funky" your fight is, regardless of whether or not you are in the right.
The bridge of the song further emphasizes the idea that it is important to stand up for oneself and not be afraid, even at the risk of one's life. The final chorus repeats the same message, that it is always better to "beat it" than to be defeated. Overall, the song encourages the listener to be confident and stand up for themselves, even in the face of danger or potential violence.
Line by Line Meaning
They told him don't you ever come around here
He was warned not to show his face in that place
Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
They don't want to see him and they want him gone
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
They are angry and their words are straightforward and direct
So beat it, just beat it
Leave immediately
You better run, you better do what you can
He should leave as fast as possible
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
They don't want any physical altercation, don't try to look tough
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to appear strong, he should try his best
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
Leave, but if he feels rebellious, he can still try to act tough
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody likes to lose
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Demonstrating with style and strength that he can hold his own
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason for the fight is irrelevant
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
He is in danger and should get out quickly
Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
He should act mature and responsible
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
If he wants to survive, he should do everything in his power
You have to show them that you're really not scared
He should prove that he is not afraid
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
This is no game, his life is in danger
They'll kick you, then they beat you, then they'll tell you it's fair
They will harm him and claim it was justified
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
He should leave, but he can still try to be rebellious
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repeatedly emphasizing the need to leave quickly
Beat it, beat it
Leave as fast as possible
No one wants to be defeated
Losing is not desirable
Just beat it, beat it
Reiterating the urgency to leave quickly
It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right
The reason for the fight is unimportant
Just beat it, beat it
Continuing to stress the importance of leaving
No one wants to be defeated
No one wants to lose
Just beat it, beat it
Emphasizing the need to leave quickly
Just beat it, beat it
Stressing the importance of leaving as fast as possible
Just beat it, beat it
Continuing to emphasize the urgency of leaving
No one wants to be defeated
Victory is preferred by everyone
Just beat it, beat it
Reiterating the need to leave quickly
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Continuing to stress the urgency of leaving
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JOE JACKSON
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