30's, 40's phrase used on an uptempo dance tune, as a command to the rhythm section (the drummer is "daddy" as in "daddy-o") to emphasize 8 beats to every bar of music, giving it a feel of doubletime (as opposed to 4 to a bar)
a command used by the singer to go to doubletime, such as after a chorus, to shout "beat me, daddy, eight to the bar!"
A challenge set forth to anyone who can do something better, faster, or more extreme than yourself. Often used with the words Hot Wheels in reference to the brand that coined the phrase.
For situations where the more commonphase "...beat the shit out of you..." is inadequate in conveying the profound level of beating that is about to take place, the enhanced phrase "...beat the every-living shit out of you..." is fully able to convey the more complete intended meaning and associated depth of conviction concerning the need for such a vigorous beating.
Hey Skyczics, it's not cool to steal parts from a man's chopper. It's not cool at all; it's fuck'n chilly - and chilly is never cool. I'm not going to just hurt you for this unforgivable transgression, I'm going to beat the ever-living shit out of you.