Beat on the Brat
Ramones
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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?
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Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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7 facts about this song
Song Composition"Beat on the Brat" was one of the songs on the Ramones' debut album.
- The song is co-credited to all members of the Ramones, indicative of their collaborative songwriting process.
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Lyrics and MeaningJoey Ramone once explained that the song was inspired by seeing too many rich, spoiled kids in New York who always got their way.
- The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on wealth and privilege in society.
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Musical Style"Beat on the Brat" showcases the Ramones' signature three-chord punk rock style.
- The song maintains a high energy level throughout, typifying the Ramones' raw and aggressive musical approach.
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Song Legacy"Beat on the Brat" has become one of the Ramones' most iconic songs.
- Many other notable artists, including U2 and Weird Al Yankovic, have covered the song in tribute to the Ramones.
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Controversies"Beat on the Brat" has sparked some controversy over its seemingly violent lyrics, although the band has clarified that it's about venting frustration symbolically, not promoting physical assault.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song is referenced in the 1999 film "Detroit Rock City," in which the characters sing along to it.
- It also appears in several video games, including Rock Band 4 and Tony Hawk's Proving Ground.
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Performance History"Beat on the Brat" was a frequent feature in the Ramones' live shows throughout the group's career.
- The band's energetic performances of the song are often cited as highlights of their concerts.
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