Smooth Criminal
2. Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Was a sound of a crescendo
He came into her apartment
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
She ran underneath the table
You 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 sound at the window
Then 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?
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 sound at the window
Then 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
Annie are you ok? (I don't know)
Will you tell us that you're ok? (I don't know)
There's a sound at the window (I don't know)
Then 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 (help me)
You were struck down, it was your doom Annie (dag gone it)
Annie are you ok? (Dag gone it, baby)
Will you tell us that you're ok? (Dag gone it, baby)
There's a sound at the window (dag gone it, baby)
Then he struck you, a crescendo, Annie
He came into your apartment (dag gone it)
Left the bloodstains on the carpet
Then you ran into the bedroom
You were struck down, it was your doom Annie (dag gone it)
"Smooth Criminal" is a song by Michael Jackson that tells the story of Annie, a woman who has been attacked in her home. The song starts off with the intruder breaking into Annie's apartment and leaving bloodstains on the carpet. Annie runs beneath the table, but she is unable to escape and is ultimately struck down by the intruder. The song repeatedly asks, "Annie, are you okay?" as the singer wonders about Annie's condition.
The second verse then describes the aftermath of the attack, with Annie being resuscitated and taken to the hospital. The song closes with a spoken section where the singer urges everyone to clear the area, and then repeats the chorus once more.
The song is notable for its driving beat and distinctive bass line, as well as for Jackson's high-pitched vocal style. It has been covered by numerous artists and has been featured in movies, TV shows, and video games.
10 interesting facts about "Smooth Criminal":
1. The song was originally part of a larger film project that Jackson was working on at the time, called Moonwalker.
2. The famous leaning dance move in the music video was accomplished using specially-designed shoes and a harness.
3. The song's lyrics were inspired by real-life events that took place in Houston in 1982, where a series of home invasions ended in several deaths.
4. The music video was directed by Colin Chilvers, who had previously worked on the Superman films.
5. The iconic white suit that Jackson wears in the video was auctioned off in 2011 for $1.8 million.
6. "Smooth Criminal" is one of Jackson's most popular songs, and has been covered by everyone from Alien Ant Farm to Santana.
7. The song's bass line was famously sampled by Kanye West in his song "All Of The Lights".
8. Despite its popularity, "Smooth Criminal" was only released as a single in the UK and Europe.
9. The song's distinctive "hee-hee" laugh was a trademark of Jackson's vocal style.
Line by Line Meaning
As he came into the window
The criminal entered the victim's apartment through a window
Was a sound of a crescendo
The sound of the crime was loud and intense
He came into her apartment
The criminal entered the victim's apartment
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
The criminal left evidence of the attack on the floor
She ran underneath the table
The victim attempted to hide under the table
You could see she was unable
The victim was powerless and couldn't defend herself
So she ran into the bedroom
The victim fled into the bedroom
She was struck down, it was her doom
The victim was ultimately attacked and defeated by the criminal
Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok?
The artist is checking on the victim by asking if she's okay
Are you ok, Annie?
The artist is asking the victim directly if she's okay
You've been hit by, you've been hit by
The victim has been wounded by the attacker
A smooth criminal
The attacker was skilled and efficient in their crime
So they came into the outway
The criminal made their way out of the victim's apartment
It was Sunday, what a black day
The day of the crime was a dark and depressing Sunday
Mouth to mouth resuscitation
The victim may have required medical attention after the attack
Sounding heartbeats, intimidation
The victim may have been scared and panicked after the attack
Okay, I want everybody to clear the area right now
The artist is ordering everyone to leave the crime scene
(I don't know)
The victim is unresponsive and unable to answer if they are okay
(help me)
The victim is calling out for help
(I don't know why, baby)
The victim is confused and doesn't understand the reason for the attack
(dag gone it)
The artist is expressing frustration or anger about the situation
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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