Lyrics & Translation
Dive into 'Smooth Criminal' to sharpen your English listening skills, particularly in understanding rhythmic cadence and narrative storytelling. The song's repetitive phrasing and clear enunciation of the iconic 'Annie, are you okay?' provide an excellent exercise in phonetic clarity and emotional emphasis.
Key Vocabulary
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crescendo /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/ C2 |
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apartment /əˈpɑːrtmənt/ A1 |
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bloodstains /ˈblʌdsteɪnz/ B2 |
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carpet /ˈkɑːrpɪt/ A1 |
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unable /ʌnˈeɪbl/ A2 |
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bedroom /ˈbɛdruːm/ A1 |
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struck /strʌk/ B1 |
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doom /duːm/ C1 |
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smooth /smuːð/ A2 |
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criminal /ˈkrɪmɪnl/ B1 |
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resuscitation /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃn/ C2 |
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heartbeats /ˈhɑːrtbiːts/ B1 |
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intimidations /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃnz/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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