Public Animal # 9

Alice Cooper · School's Out

Me and G.B.
We ain't never gonna confess
We cheated at the math test
We carved some dirty words in our desk
Well now it's time for recess
Old man waitin by the monkey bars
Tradin all his ball cards
And they promised him a gold star
And they told him he could go far

Hey Mr. Bluelegs
Where are you takin me?
I'm like a lifer
In the state penitentiary
If I keep my nose clean
I won't get my eyes shined
But I'm proud to be
Public Animal Number Nine

License plates are runnin
Out of my ears
I'd give a month of cigarettes
For just a couple of lousy beers
Or even a bottle of
Real cheap wi-hine
But that's the price you pay to be
Public Animal Number Nine, Number Nine

Hey Mrs. Cranston
Where are you takin me?
I feel like a lifer
In the state penitentiary
She wanted an Einstein
But she got a Frankenstein
Yeah, I'm proud to be
Public Animal Number Niiiirrrrrgh

Public Animal Number Nine
Public Animal Number Nine
Public Animal Number Nine Nine
Public Animal Number Nine Number Nine
Number Nine Number Nine
Number, Number Nine Animal Number Nine
Public Animal Number Nine Nine
Public Animal Numbergh Niiiirrrrrgh
Public Animal Nurrrgh Nirrrgh
Errrrrrrrrrrrgh
Public Animal Number Ni-yine
Public Animal Number Ni-yine
Public Animal Number Number Nine Nine
Public Animal Naaaaaaaagh

Public Animal # 9

Public Animal # 9 stands as a standout track from Alice Cooper's 1972 classic album School's Out. The song captures the theatrical shock rock style that defined Cooper's early career, blending hard rock instrumentation with his signature dramatic flair. As part of a record that solidified his status as a rock icon, the track contributes to the album's cohesive narrative of youthful rebellion and macabre imagery. The recording showcases the band's tight musicianship and Cooper's ability to deliver memorable performances that resonate with audiences decades later. This work remains an essential component of the School's Out era, reflecting the creative peak of the group during the early 1970s and their enduring influence on the genre.