Black Juju
Alice Cooper · Love It To Death [1971]
Body
Touched by the toil and plunged into his arm
Cursed through the night through eyes of alarm
A melody black flowed out of my breath
Searching for death, but bodies need rest
Body
Under the soil now waiting for worms
All that I feared is all that I've learned
All that I know is all that I think
Dead feelings are cool, down lower I sink, ah-hah
Bodies need rest, we all need our rest
Sleep an easy sleep ---rest ---rest
Bodies need their rest
We all need our rest
Sleep an easy sleep ---rest ---rest ---rest ---rest
But come back in the morning
Come back hard
Wake up
Wake up
Wake up
Wake up
Bodies
Clutching and biting my soul has caught on fire
My evil is now and I'm caught up in desire
Ev'rything I'm living for is all that I am
Liking it and loving it that's all in the plan
Black Juju
Black Juju stands as a defining track from Alice Cooper's 1971 breakthrough album, Love It To Death. The song captures the band's signature blend of hard rock and theatrical horror, showcasing Cooper's ability to merge heavy riffs with dark, narrative-driven themes. As a key recording from this pivotal era, it helped establish the group's identity beyond standard rock conventions, moving toward a more dramatic and macabre sound. The track reflects the creative energy that propelled the band into the mainstream, utilizing a driving rhythm section and Cooper's distinctive vocal delivery to create an atmosphere of suspense. Within the broader discography, Black Juju remains a testament to the group's early experimentation and their successful transition into a unique brand of rock music that would influence generations of performers.