In 2007, Courtney started a youtube page performing covers. She quickly gained popularity with over 12,000 subscribers, with one of her videos, "Lollipop", gaining over a million views. Courtney continued her studies and graduated with a certificate in vocal music at Orange Coast College in California. For the past year Courtney has been working on her EP with producer Stephen Stahl, with her lead singles "Breaking Free" and "Dirty Angel" now on iTunes!
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Criminal
Courtney Jenaé Lyrics
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Look out, surrender to my sound, yeah
You're in a maze
I'll trap you on a side street
Shaking on the concrete
My mind is stuck on repeat
Turn off all the lights
Be my victim in my night
Let it go
Turn off all the lights
Let your body lose control
I'll be your criminal tonight
I'm gonna get it, g-get it, oh, I'll never leave
I'm gonna get it, g-get it, oh, yeah
I'll be your criminal tonight
I know you hear me now, yeah
In the crowd, I'll find you somehow, oh
Don't run away
I'll chase you till I can't see
Put your arms around me
My mind is stuck on repeat
Let me steal your heartbeat
Turn off all the lights
Be my victim in my night
Let it go
Turn off all the lights
Let your body lose control
I'll be your criminal tonight
I'm gonna get it, g-get it, oh, I'll never leave
I'm gonna get it, g-get it, oh, yeah
I'll be your criminal tonight
Fantasize that you're mine
It's like a dream
Close your eyes and let yourself go, yeah
I'll surprise with my eyes
Just look at me
Gonna steal your heart tonight
Turn off all the lights
Let it go
Let it go
Turn off all the lights
Let your body lose control
I'll be your criminal tonight
I'm gonna get it, g-get it, oh, I'll never leave
I'm gonna get it, g-get it, oh, yeah
I'll be your criminal tonight
I'll be your criminal tonight
I'll be your criminal tonight
The lyrics in Courtney Jenaé's song "Criminal" highlight a vulnerable individual who is being pursued by the singer. In the chorus, Courtney sings about wanting to be the listener's "criminal tonight," the connotation of which implies a seductive and persuasive power that is difficult to resist. The verses focus on the singer's strong desire to possess the listener, directing them towards a path that leads to the singer ("Look out, surrender to my sound, yeah"), and highlighting how the listener cannot escape from the seductive pull of the singer ("Don't run away, I'll chase you till I can't see, Put your arms around me").
The chorus instructs the listener to "turn off all the lights, be my victim in my night," and to "let your body lose control," urging the listener to give in to their desires and become the singer's willing partner. Throughout the song, the singer reinforces this idea of the listener becoming the singer's possession, stating that they will never leave them and that they will "steal your heart tonight."
Overall, the lyrics to "Criminal" give a glimpse into the singer's predatory mindset and their desire to control and possess the listener. The song emphasizes the power of seduction and how it can trap someone into giving into their desires, even if it goes against their better judgment.
Line by Line Meaning
Get down, I'm coming for you now, yeah
I am pursuing you and closing in on you.
Look out, surrender to my sound, yeah
Be careful and submit to the music I'm playing.
You're in a maze
You are in an complex and intricate situation.
I'll trap you on a side street
I will corner you in an isolated place where you cannot easily escape.
Shaking on the concrete
Trembling and shaking excessively on the ground.
My mind is stuck on repeat
My thoughts are stuck on a loop and are constantly repeating.
Let me steal your heartbeat
Let me charm and captivate you with my music to the point where your heart beats rhythmically with the beat.
Turn off all the lights
Switch off all sources of light.
Be my victim in my night
Allow me to dominate and control you during the nighttime when it is dark and isolated.
Let it go
Release and surrender yourself to the music and the moment.
Let your body lose control
Allow your body to be free and move without inhibitions.
I'll be your criminal tonight
I will be the one who takes control and takes you on a journey tonight.
I'm gonna get it, g-get it, oh, I'll never leave
I am going to obtain what I want and never leave you.
I know you hear me now, yeah
I am aware that you are listening to me now.
In the crowd, I'll find you somehow, oh
Even in a large group of people, I will find a way to locate you.
Don't run away
Do not attempt to flee or escape from me.
I'll chase you till I can't see
I will pursue and track you until you are out of sight.
Put your arms around me
Embrace me and become vulnerable to me.
Fantasize that you're mine
Think and imagine that you belong to me.
It's like a dream
It feels surreal and dream-like.
Close your eyes and let yourself go, yeah
Relax your mind and allow yourself to be consumed by the music.
I'll surprise with my eyes
I will catch you off guard with my intense, captivating gaze.
Just look at me
Focus all your attention on me and let everything else fade away.
Gonna steal your heart tonight
I will take hold of your emotions and take you on a journey tonight.
I'll be your criminal tonight
I will be the one who takes control and takes you on a journey tonight.
Contributed by Alaina K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.