Teenage Lament '74
Alice Cooper · Muscle Of Love
These gold lame' jeans
Is this the coolest way
To get though your teens
Well, I cut my hair weird
I read that it was in
I looked like a rooster
That was drowned and raised again
What are you a-gonna do
Tell you what I'm a-gonna do
Why don't you get away-ay
I'm gonna leave today-ay
I ran into my room
And I fell down on my knees
Well, I thought that fifteen
Was gonna be a breeze
I picked up my guitar
To blast way the clouds
But somebody in the next room yelled
"You gotta turn that damn thing down"
What are you gonna do
Tell you what I'm a-gonna do
Why don't you get away-ay
I'm gonna cry all day-ay
And I know trouble is brewing out there
But I can hardly care
They fight all night about his private secretary
Lipstick stain, blonde hair, oh,oh, oh
What are you gonna do
Tell you what I'm a-gonna do
Why don't you run away-ay
I'm gonna leave today
But even
I don't know
What I'm gonna do
Don't know what I'm gonna do
No!
What are you a-gonna do
Tell you what I'm a-gonna do
Why don't you run away
I'm gonna leave today
What are you a-gonna do
I'll tell you what I'm a-gonna do
Why don't you get away
Well, I'd rather cry all day
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Teenage Lament '74
Released on Alice Cooper's 1973 album Muscle of Love, Teenage Lament '74 stands as a quintessential example of the artist's theatrical rock style. The track features Cooper's signature vocal delivery, characterized by high-pitched shrieks and dramatic pauses that define the shock rock genre. As a key component of the album's narrative, the song contributes to the cohesive atmosphere of horror and excess that permeates the record. It reflects the era's fascination with teenage angst and the darker side of youth culture, delivered through a blend of hard rock instrumentation and operatic flair. The recording remains a staple in Cooper's discography, showcasing his ability to transform personal performance into a larger-than-life musical experience.