You Gotta Dance
Alice Cooper · Alice Cooper Goes To Hell [1976]
We like to feel each other
We're all slaves when we hear that sound
Says dance, says dance
Says ya gotta dance
Says dance
And there ain't no two ways about it
We're all compelled to rise and thrust
When we all move together
We're all hypnotized by savage lust
Says dance, says dance
Says ya gotta dance
Says dance
I'm so hot it makes me shiver
Makes me wet, makes me slide
It's some spirit I'm possessed by
I can't stop
We just got to dance, dance, dance
We gotta blow when he says blow it
And we gotta shake and shimmy
We got the strings tied to our soul
Says dance, says dance
Says we gotta dance
Says dance
And I don't mean tomorrow
I'm so hot it makes me shiver
Makes me wet, makes me slide
It's some spirit I'm possessed by
I can't stop
We just got to dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
You Gotta Dance
Alice Cooper's 1976 release 'You Gotta Dance' appears on the album Alice Cooper Goes To Hell, marking a distinct period in the rock icon's discography. During this era, Cooper explored darker, more theatrical themes while maintaining his signature hard rock sound. The track captures the energetic performance style that defined his live shows and studio recordings throughout the mid-1970s. As part of a body of work that includes classics like School's Out, this song reflects the artist's ability to blend horror-inspired concepts with danceable rhythms. The recording stands as a testament to Cooper's enduring influence on rock music, showcasing his unique vocal delivery and the band's tight instrumentation. Fans of the genre will recognize the song's place within a broader catalogue that continues to shape the landscape of theatrical rock.