Alma Mater
Alice Cooper · Trilogy [2005]
Down my cheek
Searching for the sea
Tomorrow, like the rain
I'll be back home again
I watch
The bus
As it pulls out of view
Someday like that bus
I will be leavin too
But you know
It breaks my heart
To leave you
Camelback
My high school
And now
Alone
Cryin in my beer
'Cause old friends said
Goodbye, I guess I'll be leavin too
But you know
It breaks my heart
To leave you
Cortez
I'll miss you
Yes I will
Yes I will
You know I will
Yes I will
Yes I will
You know I will
Well so long
Everybody
I hope that I would see you again
Goodbye
Everybody
I finally grew up
They finally let me out of school
Hey, remember the time - 'member the time
We took that snake
And put down little Betsy's dresss?
Now I don't think Miss Axelrod
Was much impressed
No I don't think Miss Axelrod
Was much impressed
Well I don't think Miss Axelrod
Was much impressed
Oh, goodbye
Everybody
I hope that I would see you again
So long
Everybody
How do you like that
They finally let me out of school
Goodbye
Ah, I wanna get out of here
They let me out of school
How 'bout that, uh?
Goodbye
Hey, goodbye, guys
Maybe I'll see -
Maybe I'll see you around some time, uh?
'Ey, don't make a stranger of yourself, uh?
Remember the Coop, uh?
May -
I ho -
I hope - you don't forget me or nothin
Goodbye
Alma Mater - Alice Cooper
Released on the 2005 Trilogy compilation, "Alma Mater" stands as a definitive rock anthem by Alice Cooper, blending his signature theatrical flair with a driving, hard-rocking rhythm. The track exemplifies the artist's ability to fuse heavy metal intensity with theatrical storytelling, a hallmark of his career spanning from the late 1960s through the 2000s. As part of the Trilogy collection, which revisits key tracks from his discography, the song reinforces his status as a pioneer of shock rock and hard rock. Its enduring appeal lies in its powerful delivery and the iconic imagery associated with Cooper's stage persona, making it a staple for fans of classic rock and metal. The recording captures the raw energy of his live performances, cementing its place in the canon of influential rock music.