Be My Lover
Alice Cooper · Killer
Well I don't know her
But with a magnifying glance
I just sort of looked her over, hmm
We have a drink or two
Well, maybe three
And then suddenly she starts telling me
Her life story
She says
Baby, if you wanna be my lover
You better take me home
'Cause it's a long long way to paradise
And I'm still on my own
Told her that I came
From Detroit City
And I played guitar
In a long-haired rock and roll band
She asked me why
The singer's name was Alice
I said listen, baby
You really wouldn't understand
And I said
Oh baby, if you wanna
Be my lover
You better take me home
'Cause it's a long long way to paradise
And I'm still on my own
Oh baby, if you wanna
Be my lover
You better take me hoooooome
'Cause it's a long long way to paradise
And I'm still on my oooooown
Ooooooh
Be My Lover - Alice Cooper
Released on the 1969 album Killer, "Be My Lover" stands as a defining track in Alice Cooper's transition from horror-themed shock rock to a more polished, rock-oriented sound. The song features the band's signature blend of theatrical vocals and driving electric guitar riffs, capturing the essence of the late 1960s rock era while establishing Cooper's enduring persona. As a staple of his discography, the recording exemplifies the high-energy performance style that would characterize his subsequent work, including iconic albums like Billion Dollar Babies and School's Out. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's ability to merge theatricality with traditional rock structures, cementing their place in the history of hard rock and heavy metal.