Beat It
Michael Jackson
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They told him don't you ever come around here 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 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 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
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Written by: Michael Jackson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Timeline"Beat It" was released as the third single from Michael Jackson's album "Thriller," on February 14, 1983.
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Chart SuccessIt became a top hit in six countries, including reaching number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Musical FusionThe song is noted for its fusion of pop and rock music; a path-breaking trend in the 80s.
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Notable Guitar Solo"Beat It" included an iconic guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen, the lead guitarist of the rock band Van Halen.
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Song MessageThe song carries a strong anti-violence and anti-gang message, which was novel for pop music at its time.
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Award Recognition"Beat It" won two Grammy Awards in 1984 including Record of the Year and Best Rock Vocal Performance - Male.
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Significant Music VideoThe music video for the song was among the first to feature a story-line and is credited with helping break down racial barriers on MTV.
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Influence on Pop Culture"Beat It" is widely recognized as a defining moment in pop music history and remains one of the most celebrated, influential and covered songs from Michael Jackson's discography.
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Multi-Platinum StatusThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single platinum in 1989.
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Featured ArtistsBesides Eddie Van Halen, notable musicians like Steve Lukather and Michael Boddicker also contributed to the song.
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Notable CoversArtists who have covered "Beat It" include Fall Out Boy, Weird Al Yankovic (as "Eat It"), and Pomplamoose.
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Popular Culture ReferencesThe song has been referenced in numerous TV shows and movies including "Back to the Future Part II," "Glee," and "Zoolander."
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