Beat On The Brat
The Ramones攀 Lyrics
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Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat with a baseball bat
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat with a baseball bat
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
What can you do?
What can you do?
With a brat like that always on your back
What can you lose?
What can you do?
What can you do?
With a brat like that always on your back
What can you lose, lose?
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat with a baseball bat
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat with a baseball bat
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
What can you do?
What can you do?
With a brat like that always on your back
What can you lose?
What can you do?
What can you do?
With a brat like that always on your back
What can you lose, lose?
The Ramones' "Beat On The Brat" is a song depicting frustration and anger towards a misbehaving and troublesome child or young person, considered "a brat." The repetitive chorus "Beat on the brat with a baseball bat" exemplifies the singer's desire to discipline such a character who is constantly causing problems and annoyance. The lyrics question what can possibly be done in this situation, as the brat is always on the singer's back.
The song's underlying message of aggression is conveyed metaphorically through the imagery of beating someone with a baseball bat, but also reflects the punk rock movement's desire to rebel against social norms and authority. The Ramones' raw and unapologetic sound in this song reflects the anger and frustration of societal expectations and limitations, particularly at a time when punk rock was a subculture that often felt marginalized and misunderstood.
Line by Line Meaning
Beat on the brat
Physically attack the spoiled and entitled individual
Beat on the brat with a baseball bat
Strike the misbehaving individual with a wooden sports instrument
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
Affirming and acknowledging the action being taken with slight concern over potential consequences
What can you do?
Expressing helplessness or resignation in dealing with the difficult person
With a brat like that always on your back
Referring to the constant annoyance and burden the individual poses
What can you lose?
Implying that taking drastic measures may be worth the risk in getting rid of the problem
What can you lose, lose?
Reinforcing the idea that the consequences of retaliation may be worth facing
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, DOUGLAS COLVIN, JEFFREY HYMAN, JOEY RAMONE, JOHN (RAMONE) CUMMINGS, JOHNNY RAMONE, THOMAS ERDELYI, TOMMY RAMONE
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Ramones beat on the brat lyrics
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat with a baseball bat
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat with a baseball bat
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
What can you do?
What can you do?
With a brat like that always on your back
What can you lose?
What can you do?
What can you do?
With a brat like that always on your back
What can you lose, lose?
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat with a baseball bat
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat
Beat on the brat with a baseball bat
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh
What can you do?
What can you do?
With a brat like that always on your back
What can you lose?
What can you do?
What can you do?
With a brat like that always on your back
What can you lose, lose?
@ichhasseamerika
This music is just fun, simple silly mindless fun. Missing today's computer programmed music. RIP guys.
@davidreed3357
Very few Bands can accomplish what these four outcasts did. Long Live The Ramones
@youcanbesmartaskhow3857
I would pick my kids up from their mom's for the weekend, they'd either say "dad, play hey ho let's go " or "play beat on the brat" funny to hear from an 8 and 6 year old!!!
@miltingpot8505
We did this to my dad in the 90s too! haha
@Shaunybread
You've taught them well my friend
@basibum6916
That’s so cool!
@senatorjimdracula1603
My kids loved the Ramones from a very early age, too! Raising them right! ;)
@johnnyworsham4521
Best kids ever!
@twighailey1967
I had this randomly stuck in my head, and I’m glad I decided to watch this.
@neily1488
Weird Al Yankovic just played this song at his concert tonight! Did a darn fine job of it too!