Not That Kind Of Love
Alice Cooper · Raise Your Fist And Yell [1987]
My, don't we look YUK
Come here!
You spend all day picking out your dress
I like you dirty when your hair is a mess
You smell so sweet walking in the room
You don't have to try so hard to drown me in perfume
Don't cry your heart out
Don't tell your preacher
Don't get ideas, this won't last forever
Just want to touch you
Just want to feel you
Just want to taste you
I never wanted, I never wanted love before
I never wanted, I never wanted love before
Not that kind of love
Not that kind of love
No, it's not that kind of love
It's not that kind of love
No, it's not that kind of love
I don't want know your Dad or Mom
I won't be calling you to go to the prom
If you want to go, some cheap motel
You can pick me up at eight, I'll never tell
Don't cry your heart out
Don't tell your preacher
Don't get ideas, this won't last forever
Just want to touch you
Just want to feel you
Just want to taste you
I never wanted, I never wanted love before
I never wanted, I never wanted love before
Not that kind of love, not that kind of love
Not that kind of love, not that kind of love
No, no, not that kind of love
Not that kind of love, not that kind of love
Not That Kind Of Love
Released in 1987 on the album Raise Your Fist And Yell, Not That Kind Of Love captures Alice Cooper's continued evolution into hard rock and pop-metal territories. During this era, Cooper maintained his theatrical stage presence while refining a more polished, radio-friendly sound that distinguished him from his earlier shock-rock roots. The track exemplifies the production values of the late eighties, blending driving rhythms with Cooper's signature vocal delivery to explore themes of complex relationships. As part of a discography that spans decades of genre-defining work, the song stands as a testament to his ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes without losing his distinctive identity. It remains a notable song in his extensive catalogue, reflecting the energetic and often ironic approach that has defined his career.