A Runaway Train
Alice Cooper · Other Songs - Alice Cooper
Watch your step, people.
Last call for The Nightmare Express!
I found myself slippin' away
Just this side of dead.
I woke up in a boxcar,
I wasn't in my bed.
I found my leg chained to a spike
That ran down through the floor,
Attached to thirteen angry men.
All rotten to the core.
"But I'm innocent," I cried right out
"I'm in someone else's dream!"
They looked around and laughed out loud,
Said, "Brother, so are we!
Yeah, brother, so are we!"
"But I'm a big celebrity
Known all 'round the land!"
"Well buddy, you ain't no one here,
Man, you ain't in demand."
Speedin' towards a flamin' wall
Like a screamin' sonic boom.
I really gotta wake up now
Or I may meet my doom, oh Lord!
I may meet my doom!
So all that I remember
Is how much my body hurts.
Now I'm sleepin' in the graveyard
On the wrong side of the dirt.
Now, on the wrong side of the dirt.
Wrong side of the dirt, don't you know,
I'm on the wrong side of the dirt!
A Runaway Train
A Runaway Train stands as a compelling song in Alice Cooper's extensive discography, capturing the theatrical intensity that defines his signature sound. The track reflects the artist's enduring ability to blend rock energy with dramatic storytelling, a hallmark of his work from the classic era through his later explorations. While the song operates within the established framework of Cooper's style, it contributes to the broader narrative of his musical evolution. The recording showcases the dynamic interplay between heavy instrumentation and Cooper's distinctive vocal delivery, creating an atmosphere of urgency and motion. As part of his vast catalogue, the piece reinforces his status as a pioneer of shock rock, offering listeners a vivid sonic experience that aligns with his reputation for high-energy performances and memorable compositions.