Polite Criminal

[Intro: heavy synth bassline, crisp drum machine beat, punctuated by scratching.] Smooth?! Oh, no! Really no!.. [Verse 1] Streetlights painting shadows, neon signs so bright Creeping through the alleys, a silent, stealthy sprite Busted in the window, the night was my disguise Got my eyes on glittering things, a treasure in my eyes But then I heard a rustle, a gentle, soft exhale A silhouette in moonlight, I felt my courage fail This wasn't like the movies, this wasn't in the plan A gentle, trembling lady, no villain for a man! [Chorus] Are you okey, Annie?! Are you okey, are you okey, Annie?! I just wanna borrow, not to do no harm, believe me, Annie! Are you okey, Annie?! Are you okey, are you okey, Annie?! My heart is beating faster, my conscience gives me shame, you see, Annie! [Instrumental Loss] [Verse 2] My fingers reached for jewelry, a necklace, long and gold But then a whispered question, a story to be told "Excuse me," she then murmured, her voice so soft and low "Could you please return the candlestick before you have to go?" My thieving mind was reeling, my motives started to blur I felt a strange compulsion, I couldn't quite deter This urge to be a gentleman, it took me by surprise I nodded, feeling foolish, with wide, bewildered eyes. [Chorus] Are you okey, Annie?! Are you okey, are you okey, Annie?! I just wanna borrow, not to do no harm, believe me, Annie! Are you okey, Annie?! Are you okey, are you okey, Annie?! My heart is beating faster, my conscience gives me shame, you see, Annie! [Instrumental Loss] [Verse 3] I looked at all the silver, the vases, smooth and grand But then a sense of honor took hold of my command Instead of grabbing swiftly, I started to admire The delicate arrangement, fueled by a different fire I dusted off a picture, a moment frozen still And then I thought of her, and felt a sudden chill No, breaking in was wrong, no matter what I'd gain This polite incarceration, it drove me to a pain! [Chorus] Are you okey, Annie?! Are you okey, are you okey, Annie?! I just wanna borrow, not to do no harm, believe me, Annie! Are you okey, Annie?! Are you okey, are you okey, Annie?! My heart is beating faster, my conscience gives me shame, you see, Annie! [Bridge / Middle 8; ad-libs.] This city's full of darkness, of shadows and of dread But even in the mischief, a better path is spread My reputation's crashing, my gang will call me weak But when a lady's speaking, a gentleman must speak! So I packed up all my ill intent, and left the goods so fine And scurried back to darkness, with a moral, sweet, divine This night was quite peculiar, a lesson I have learned That politeness can be precious, even when I'm burned! [Final Chorus; ad-libs.] Are you okey, Annie?! Are you okey, are you okey, Annie?! I just wanna borrow, not to do no harm, believe me, Annie! Are you okey, Annie?! Are you okey, are you okey, Annie?! My heart is beating faster, my conscience gives me shame, you see, Annie! [Outro: Beat fades, a final synth flourish and a record scratch] Polite Criminal! Yeah! Woo! Annie! You're too good for this! Peace out!