Smooth Criminal
Michelle Creber & Gabriel Brown Lyrics
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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 -v A Smooth Criminal
So They Came Into The Outway
It Was Sunday - What A Black Day
Mouth To Mouth Resus - Citation
Sounding Heartbeats - Intimidations
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?)
(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 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?)
Dad Gone It - Baby!
(Will You Tell Us, That You're OK?)
Dad Gone It - Baby!
(There′s A Sign In The Window)
Dad Gone It - Baby!
(That He Struck You - A Crescendo Annie)
Hoo! Hoo!
(He Came Into Your Apartment)
Dad Gone It!
(Left Bloodstains On The Carpet)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
(Then You Ran Into The Bedroom)
Dad Gone It!
(You Were Struck Down)
(It Was Your Doom-Annie!)
Aaow!!!
The song, Smooth Criminal, written by Michael Jackson, was released in 1988, as part of his album, Bad. The lyrics, as interpreted by Michelle Creber and Gabriel Brown, depict a story of a woman named Annie, who is attacked by an intruder in her apartment. The intruder leaves her with bloodstains on the carpet and she runs into the bedroom, where she is struck down. The chorus of the song poses the question "Annie, are you okay?" and repeats the question, emphasizing the concern for her well-being. The bridge of the song describes the arrival of emergency services and the attempts to revive Annie.
The lyrics suggest that Annie may have been sexually assaulted, as the mention of the "inability" of the victim and the lack of consent is implied. The song highlights the importance of consent, the violation of personal boundaries and the need for empathy towards victims of sexual assault. The song also creates a sense of urgency, as the attempts to revive the victim are reflected in the fast-paced, upbeat tempo of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
As He Came Into The Window
He broke into the house through the window
It Was The Sound Of A Crescendo
It was a loud noise that gradually increased in intensity
He Came Into Her Apartment
He entered her home
He Left The Bloodstains On The Carpet
He spilled blood on the carpet and didn't clean it up
She Ran Underneath The Table
She tried to escape by hiding under a table
He Could See She Was Unable
He knew she couldn't defend herself
So She Ran Into The Bedroom
She fled to another room to try and get away
She Was Struck Down, It Was Her Doom
She was attacked and killed
Annie Are You OK?
Are you okay, Annie?
So, Annie Are You OK
Annie, are you really okay?
Are You OK, Annie
Are you really okay, Annie?
You′ve Been Hit By
You have been attacked by
You've Been Hit By -v A Smooth Criminal
You have been attacked by someone who is skilled and subtle
So They Came Into The Outway
They came out of hiding to take action
It Was Sunday - What A Black Day
It was a sad day that would never be forgotten
Mouth To Mouth Resus - Citation
CPR was performed to try and save the victim's life
Sounding Heartbeats - Intimidations
The sound of the victim's weak heartbeat was frightening
Okay, I Want Everybody To Clear The Area
Everyone needs to leave the area immediately
Aaow!
Expression of pain or shock
I Don′t Know!
Answers to questions about Annie's condition are unknown
Dad Gone It - Baby!
Expression of frustration
Hoo! Hoo!
Exclamation of anger or frustration
Writer(s): Michael Joe Jackson
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GamerSpax
You two are such amazing singers.
@cartoonfanboy9139
You have such a Beautiful Singing Voice, Michelle.
@KayJayAre51
I already love it! Nice job Gabe and Michelle.
@yinkohazama5898
Michelle Creber and Gabriel Brown u guys rock look foreward to more music. U guys r amazing
@crimsonking2908
Love u both !!!
@TailsFan369no2
THE AWESOME METER'S OVER 9000!!!
See ya next weekend at BronyCAN!
@KanekiKen-by5ew
Bronycon is this week! Dangit!
@TailsFan369no2
Dr. Muffins
BronyCAN came and went, and it was awesome!
@GabrielleDtmTV
Bravo Robert, Michelle et Gabriel!! Très bonne version!! Gabrielle Destroismaisons xx
@MichelleCreber
+Gabrielle Destroismaisons Merci beaucoup!