Smooth Criminal
Michael Jackson
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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!!!
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Written by: Michael Jackson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Smooth Criminal" is a song by American recording artist, Michael Jackson, released on November 14, 1988. It is the seventh single from his seventh album, "Bad," which released in 1987.
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Song Genre"Smooth Criminal" is a fusion of funk and pop music elements. It is widely recognized for its catchy rhythm and Michael Jackson's vocal dynamics.
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The Video's SettingThe music video for "Smooth Criminal" is set in a 1930s-style nightclub and features Jackson in a white suit and fedora, which became iconic attire linked to the song.
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Dance Move DebutThe video is famous for showing Jackson perform a physically impossible dance move, the "anti-gravity lean." This patented move had Michael and his dancers lean forward while keeping their bodies straight, seeming to defy gravity.
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Awards and Achievements"Smooth Criminal" peaked at no. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it won the Critics Choice Award for Best Dance Video in the 1989 Billboard Music Awards.
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Inspiration for the SongThe inspiration for the song is believed to be a real-life event where a woman was attacked in her home but managed to survive. Jackson's lyrics narrate this episode.
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Covered VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, the most notable being the rock band Alien Ant Farm, whose 2001 version of the song topped charts around the world.
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Moonwalker Film"Smooth Criminal" is part of the plot in Jackson's 1988 film, "Moonwalker." The song’s video has an extended version integrated into the movie that features a storyline in which Jackson saves children from the drug dealer, Mr. Big.
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ChoreographyThe choreography for "Smooth Criminal" was created by Jackson and Vincent Paterson, who had previously worked with him on the "Beat It" music video.
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Sales and RecordsAs of 2020, "Smooth Criminal" has reportedly sold over five million copies globally, confirming its enduring appeal and large fan base decades after its release.
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