The song Beat it by Michael Jackson was released and very famous in the 1980s. The 1980s was seen as a period of extensive violent activities in the US.

Micheal repeatedly says, Just beat it in the chorus. What does that mean?

Read the first verse again.

Explain in a few words: What is the situation?

Read the second verse again.

Explain in a few words:
What is meant by You Wanna Be Tough, Better Do What You Can?

Read the third verse again.

Explain in a few words:

Read the fourth verse again.

Explain in a few words:
Why should the person in the song just beat it ('just ignore it/leave it')?