Beat It 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
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)

[Verse 2]
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 (Beat it), just beat it (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
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)

[Post-Chorus]
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, uh-uh
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, uh-uh-uh-uh
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it

[Guitar Solo: John Mayer]

[Chorus]
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
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
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)
Just beat it, just beat it
Just beat it, just beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it...

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Genius Annotation

The rockers pay tribute to Michael Jackson’s classic hit off his critically acclaimed Thriller album.

Fall Out Boy even made a video for this song; a conceptual and storied short with somewhat of a ghost feature by John Mayer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk8Pb17pcQI

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What certifications has this track received?
Genius Answer

On November 27, 2023, “Beat It” was certified platinum by the RIAA.

How did this song perform on the charts?
Genius Answer

The song peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of April 20, 2008. The song charted for 7 weeks.

Credits
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Guitar Solo
Bass Guitar
Rhythm Guitar
Recorded At
The Pass Studios, The Casita
Release Date
April 18, 2008
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