Smooth Criminal
Alien Ant Farm Lyrics
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As he came into the window
Was a sound of a crescendo
He came into her apartment
Left the bloodstains on the carpet
She was sitting at the table
He could see she was unable
She was struck down
It was her doom
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay?
Would you tell us that you're okay?
There's a sign at a window
That he struck you
A crescendo, Annie
Came into her apartment
Left the bloodstains on the carpet
And then you ran into the bedroom
You were struck down, it was your doom
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
You've been hit by
You've been struck by
A smooth criminal
So they came into the outway
It was Sunday, but a black day
I could make a salutation
Sounding heartbeat, intimidation
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay?
Would you tell us that you're okay?
There's a sign at a window
That he struck you
A crescendo, Annie
Came into her apartment
Left the bloodstains on the carpet
And then you ran into the bedroom
You were struck down, it was your doom
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
You've been hit by
You've been struck by
A smooth criminal
Annie, are you okay? (Oh no)
Would you tell us that you're okay? (Oh no)
There's a sign at a window (oh no)
That he struck you
A crescendo, Annie (oh no)
Came into her apartment (oh no)
Left the bloodstains on the carpet (oh no)
And then you ran into the bedroom (oh no)
You were struck down, it was your doom
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm is a cover of the famous Michael Jackson song of the same name. The song tells the story of a woman, Annie, who was attacked by a smooth criminal. The criminal broke into her apartment and left bloodstains on the carpet. He found Annie sitting at the table; he could see she was unable to move and ran into the bedroom where she was ultimately struck down. The chorus of the song is the singer, possibly a witness or a friend, asking Annie if she is okay, repeating the question multiple times.
The lyrics also describe the aftermath of the attack, with the singer mentioning that there is a sign at a window that says Annie was struck by the criminal. The lyrics refer to the criminal as a ‘Smooth Criminal,’ suggesting that the assailant was able to carry out the attack with ease and without getting caught. The song ends with the singer repeating the question, “Annie, are you okay?” and the lyrics “You’ve been hit by, You’ve been struck by, A smooth criminal.”
Overall, the song tells a story of violence and fear, with the chorus repeating the question, giving the song an eerie and haunting tone. The lyrics are open to interpretation, and it's unclear whether Annie survived the attack or what the motives of the perpetrator were.
Line by Line Meaning
As he came into the window
The perpetrator entered the victim's apartment through the window.
Was a sound of a crescendo
There was a loud and sudden noise.
He came into her apartment
The perpetrator gained access to the victim's living space.
Left the bloodstains on the carpet
The perpetrator spilled the victim’s blood.
She was sitting at the table
The victim was previously stationary.
He could see she was unable
The victim was in a state of distress.
So she ran into the bedroom
The victim attempted to escape to another room.
She was struck down
The perpetrator attacked the victim.
It was her doom
This event ultimately resulted in the victim's death.
Annie, are you okay, you okay, you okay, Annie?
The artist is asking if Annie is alright.
Would you tell us that you're okay?
The singer is directly inquiring if Annie is uninjured.
There's a sign at a window
There's evidence of the perpetrator's attack.
That he struck you
The perpetrator physically hit the victim.
A crescendo, Annie
The noise was sudden and intense.
You've been hit by
An acknowledgement of the perpetrator's violent actions.
A smooth criminal
The perpetrator executed the attack without leaving any incriminating evidence.
So they came into the outway
The perpetrator and accomplices entered the area they weren't welcome.
It was Sunday, but a black day
The perpetator's heinous act occurred on a Sunday.
I could make a salutation
The singer could attempt to say hello.
Sounding heartbeat, intimidation
The artist is afraid.
Annie, are you okay? (Oh no)
The artist expresses concern for Annie's wellbeing.
That he struck you (oh no)
The artist acknowledges Annie’s history of violence.
Came into her apartment (oh no)
The perpetrator gained access to Annie’s living space.
Left the bloodstains on the carpet (oh no)
The victim's blood had spilled onto the floor.
And then you ran into the bedroom (oh no)
The victim attempted to escape to another room.
You were struck down, it was your doom (oh no)
This attack ultimately resulted in the victim's death.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
r0ttingb0ne
@ciggywater yess
ciggywater
Love this version much better.
@MIgardener
We need to make dad bands a thing again.
@jiytendra8847
Agreed
@Saintironarm
How is this a dad band, Singer was 23 when this was recorded?
@thanatosoath958
true,all the Kids today don't know that this the real shit
@sheenharper4403
The kid in the mask is his son
@oli4665
He was 23 hardly a dad band
@MichaelSmith-fq6hz
The rare cover that went in a completely different direction and still works
@OntarioAndrews415
Agreed.