Beat It
michael.jackson Lyrics
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Don't want to 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 want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
You want to 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 want to be a boy, you want to be a man
You want to 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 want to 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
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
The song "Beat It" by Michael Jackson is about a young man who finds himself caught in the middle of a gang fight. The lyrics depict the danger and pressure the singer faces from both sides of the conflict as he tries to navigate his way out of the situation. The chorus, "Just beat it," is a call to arms for the singer to fight his way out of the situation, but it also serves as a warning to him to leave the situation before things get worse.
The song reflects the tough and turbulent times of the early 1980s when gang violence was a serious problem in many urban areas. Jackson, who had grown up in the rough neighborhoods of Gary, Indiana, was familiar with the issue and wanted to address it with his music. The song's message speaks to a universal experience of conflict avoidance while simultaneously celebrating bravery.
Overall, "Beat It" is an anthem of defiance against bullies, a song of hope in the face of oppression, and a powerful celebration of strength and determination. It is a testament to Jackson's artistry and ability to create music that speaks to the heart of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
They told him don't you ever come around here
He was warned not to go near them anymore
Don't want to see your face, you better disappear
They don't want to see him around anymore and he should leave
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
Their anger is clear in their eyes and in their words
So beat it, just beat it
He should leave and not come back
You better run, you better do what you can
He should try to escape and do whatever he can to get away
Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
They don't want any violence and he shouldn't try to be overly tough
You want to be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to be seen as tough, he should try to do whatever he can
So beat it, but you want to be bad
He should leave, but he still wants to prove himself as tough
No one wants to be defeated
No one wants to be the loser or the weaker one
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
By standing up for himself, he can show that he is tough and resilient
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason for the fight doesn't matter, what matters is who will come out on top
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
They are planning to harm him, so he should leave as soon as possible
Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man
He doesn't want to be seen as weak, he wants to appear more grown-up and tough
You want to stay alive, better do what you can
If he values his life, he should try to do whatever he can to protect himself
You have to show them that you're really not scared
He needs to demonstrate that he is not afraid of them
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
The situation is not a game, he is in real danger
They'll kick you, then they beat you, then they'll tell you it's fair
They will hurt him and justify it by saying it's deserved
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He needs to leave and not come back
Beat it, beat it, beat it
He should get away and not look back
Beat it, beat it, beat it
He should continue to run and not stop
No one wants to be defeated
He doesn't want to be seen as weak or overpowered
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
He can prove how cool and tough he is by standing up for himself
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Whoever can come out on top is what matters most
Beat it, beat it, beat it
He should keep going and not turn back
Beat it, beat it, beat it
He needs to keep running and not look back
No one wants to be defeated
Losing is not desirable
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
By fighting back he can show how strong and tough he is
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason for the conflict is unimportant
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He should leave immediately and not look back
No one wants to be defeated
Winning is preferable to losing
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
He can show how cool and tough he is by standing up for himself
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason for the fight is irrelevant, what matters is coming out on top
Just beat it, beat it
He should leave immediately
Beat it, beat it, beat it
He should run and not look back
No one wants to be defeated
No one wants to come out on the losing end
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
By standing up for himself he can show how cool and tough he is
It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right
The reason for the conflict doesn't matter, who comes out on top does
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
He should leave immediately and not look back
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@robgeorgia8801
@TheRealCritique
It was agreed upon in advance that there would be no money involved.
Eddie was under a contract with the other guys in "Van Halen" that they would not go out on their own and play with other bands for any type of monetary gain.
This was a great thing for both Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen.
Eddie has a solo on a song that was part of an album that sold more copies than any other album in human history...
Michael Jackson managed to get Eddie Van Halen to do a lead guitar solo on his album "Thriller".
It was a good deal for both of them.
@mitchellcole832
Jesus Christ is Lord. He is the only way to Heaven. We do not go to Heaven for being a “good person”, God will judge us on HIS standards, He is the ultimate judge. God sent Jesus Christ to die for all of our sins and our belief in him covers our sins, he paid the ultimate price for us all. Read a Bible (King James Version), it’s very black and white. Our eternal soul is at stake! This life is temporary, our soul is forever.
Proof Jesus is the Only Way:
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
-John 14:6
Proof on How to make Heaven:
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
-Romans 10:9
Hope this helps ✝️
@rainbowpegacornstudios
Man, that guitar solo is inexplicably awesome. RIP to Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen.
@liamlowshang6288
Eddie sends goosebumps ertime i hear this song
@rainbowpegacornstudios
@@liamlowshang6288 Same here
@balajidoraiswami4180
Eddie Van Halen is another legend
@saboisnumber1554
@@balajidoraiswami4180 😢
@msoileau83
Eddie did a good solo but the meat and potatoes of the guitar work (and bass) was done by Steve Lukather. Paul Jackson Jr is credited too and I believe he did some R&B guitar strumming.
@legendarymusicisforever3697
R.I.P Michael Jackson 1958-2009
R.I.P Eddie Van Halen 1955-2020
NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
@sergeteplo3143
Why Eddie? Unbelievable!
@legendarymusicisforever3697
@@sergeteplo3143 Very sad to know that they both gone..
@philsims8655
YOU KNOW IT.