The Black Widow
Alice Cooper · Welcome To My Nightmare [1975]
We're all humanary stew if
We don't pledge allegiance to
The Black Widow
The horror that he brings
The horror of his sting
The unholiest of kings
The Black Widow
Our minds will be his toy
And every girl and boy will learn to be employed by
The Black Widow
Love him
Yes we love him
Love him
Yes we love him
He sits upon his throne and picks at all the bones of his
Husbands and his
Wives he's devoured He stares with a gleam
With a laugh so obscene at the virgins and the children
He's deflowered
Love him
Yes we love him
Love him
Yes we love him
Love me
Yes we love him
Our thoughts are hot and crazed
Our brains are webbed in haze
Of mindless senseless daze
The Black Widow
These words he speaks are true
We're all humanary stew
If we don't pledge allegiance to
The Black Widow
The Black Widow
Released on Alice Cooper's 1975 landmark album Welcome to My Nightmare, 'The Black Widow' stands as a defining track of the horror rock genre. The song features the legendary Vincent Price monologue, setting a chilling tone that became a signature element of Cooper's theatrical style during this era. With its driving rhythm and aggressive vocals, the recording captures the raw energy of late 1970s rock, blending theatrical horror with hard rock intensity. It remains a staple of Cooper's discography, illustrating his ability to merge narrative storytelling with high-octane performance. The track exemplifies the album's dark themes and solidified Cooper's reputation as a pioneer of shock rock and theatrical metal.