Beat It Lyrics Song by Michael Jackson

“Beat It,” a signature track from Michael Jackson‘s groundbreaking 1982 album “Thriller,” stands as a defiant anthem of peace and courage in the face of conflict. With its unmistakable opening riff and a driving blend of rock and funk, the song is a fusion of genres that marked Jackson’s innovative approach to music. The track features the guitar prowess of Eddie Van Halen, whose iconic solo elevates the song to new heights. “Beat It” resonates with a message of resilience and non-violence, asserting the power of walking away from a fight. Its accompanying music video, showcasing Jackson’s peerless dance moves and a troupe of urban dancers, helped propel it to become one of the most memorable pop songs of the 1980s, cementing Jackson’s status as the King of Pop.

Lyrics

Verse 1

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

Chorus

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, uh)

Verse 1

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’ll beat you
Then they’ll tell you it’s fair
So beat it, but you wanna be bad

Chorus

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, beat it)
Beat it (beat it, beat it)

Beat it (beat it, beat it)

Chorus

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 (who’s right)

Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated (no one)
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 (oh, no)
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)

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