Smooth Criminal
迈克尔·杰克逊 Michael Jackson Lyrics


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As he came into the window
It was the sound of a crescendo
He came into her apartment
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
She ran underneath the table
He could see she was unable
So she ran into the bedroom
She was struck down, it was her doom

Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok
Are you ok, Annie
Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok
Are you ok, Annie
Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok, Annie?
Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok, are you ok Annie?

(Annie are you ok?)
(Will you tell us that you're ok?)
(There's a sign in the window)
(That he struck you - a crescendo Annie)
(He came into your apartment)
(He left the bloodstains on the carpet)
(Then you ran into the bedroom)
(You were struck down)
(It was your doom)

Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok, Annie?
Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok, Annie?
Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok, Annie?
You've been hit by
You've been hit by
A smooth criminal

So they came into the outway
It was Sunday, what a black day
Mouth to mouth
Resuscitation
Sounding heartbeats, intimidation

Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok
Are you ok, Annie
Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok
Are you ok, Annie
Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok, Annie?
Annie, are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok, are you ok Annie?

(Annie are you ok?)
(Will you tell us that you're ok?)
(There's a sign in the window)
(That he struck you - a crescendo Annie)
(He came into your apartment)
(Left the bloodstains on the carpet)
(Then you
Ran into the bedroom)
(You were struck down)
(It was your doom)

(Annie are you ok?)
(So, Annie are you ok?)
(Are you ok Annie?)
(You've been hit by)
(You've been struck by
A smooth criminal)

Okay, I want everybody to clear
The area right now!

Aaow!
(Annie are you ok?)
I don't know!
(Will you tell us that you're ok?)
I don't know!
(There's a sign in the window)
I don't know!
(That he struck you - a crescendo Annie)
I don't know!
(He came into your apartment)
I don't know!
(Left the bloodstains on the carpet)
I don't know why baby!
(Then you ran into the bedroom)
I don't know
(You were struck down)
(It was your doom - Annie!)

(Annie are you ok?)
Dag gone it - baby!
(Will you tell us that you're ok?)
Dag gone it - baby!
(There's a sign in the window)
Dag gone it - baby!
(That he struck you - a crescendo Annie)
Hoo! Hoo!
(He came into your apartment)
Dag gone it!
(Left the bloodstains on the carpet)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
(Then you ran into the bedroom)
Dag gone it!

(You were struck down)




(It was your doom - Annie!)
Aaow!!!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song "Smooth Criminal" describe a violent attack that takes place in a woman's apartment, presumably by a smooth and sophisticated criminal. The singer witnesses the attack and asks the woman, identified as Annie, if she is okay. The repeated refrain of "Annie, are you okay?" emphasizes the concern and urgency of the situation. The song also includes a description of the attempt to resuscitate the victim, indicating that the attack had potentially life-threatening consequences. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a crime scene and the emotional aftermath of violence, as the singer grapples with what has taken place and tries to make sense of the situation.


Line by Line Meaning

As he came into the window
The criminal entered the room through the window


It was the sound of a crescendo
His arrival was accompanied by a loud noise


He came into her apartment
The criminal entered the victim's apartment


He left the bloodstains on the carpet
The criminal left blood on the carpet


She ran underneath the table
The victim tried to hide under the table


He could see she was unable
The criminal noticed that the victim couldn't escape


So she ran into the bedroom
The victim retreated to the bedroom


She was struck down, it was her doom
The victim was attacked and died


Annie, are you ok?
The singer is checking on the victim's well-being


So, Annie are you ok
The singer is asking again if the victim is alright


Are you ok, Annie
The singer wants to know if the victim is feeling okay


(There's a sign in the window)
There is evidence of the crime in the window


(That he struck you - a crescendo Annie)
The loud noise that was heard was from the criminal striking the victim


(He came into your apartment)
The singer acknowledges that the criminal entered the victim's home


(Then you ran into the bedroom)
The singer is referring to the victim's behavior during the crime


(You were struck down)
The victim was attacked and knocked down


(It was your doom)
The attack was fatal for the victim


You've been hit by
The singer wants to inform the victim about their injuries


A smooth criminal
The criminal was skilled and calm in his actions


(So they came into the outway)
The singer is introducing a new part of the story


(It was Sunday, what a black day)
It was an unfortunate day when the crime took place


(Mouth to mouth)
The victim required resuscitation


(Resuscitation)
The singer is revealing the victim's condition


(Sounding heartbeats, intimidation)
The situation is tense, making the singer feel nervous


Okay, I want everybody to clear
The singer is commanding everyone in the area to leave


The area right now!
The singer emphasizes the urgency of the situation


(I don't know!)
The singer is expressing confusion and distress


(Dag gone it - baby!)
The singer is using an exclamation to express frustration or anger


(Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!)
The singer is making a vocalization of emotion


(Aaow!)
The singer makes a loud noise, expressing emotion or pain




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson

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Comments from YouTube:

@kevinrs4631

Only Michael can make me watch a 9 minute music video. The most complete artist that the earth has ever given birth to.

@nawrozraheem4037

😮😮😮😮😮 I love you Michael Jackson

@YounqCalSwaqqin

Merch !!!

@darlanjanssen6867

Sem dúvidas o maior artista de todos os tempos ❤

@metawave789

Please…… Michael Jackson sang like a crybaby voice. He was NO where near good. I could sing better than him and I can’t even sing…… And plus Taylor Swift is 100x better than Michael Jackson. You know for a fact Michael Jackson is the most overrated singer ever

@bad_behavior14YTFranklinClinto

@@metawave789shut up hater, if you have nothing good to say then don’t say anything

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@Bluebomber1322

I remember as a kid thinking he was by far the greatest dancer on earth. He still holds that title in my book.

@AlexJohnson-lp8sc

We live the same lives

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. search vhong navarro

@eclipsemoon186

So true

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