Road Rats
Alice Cooper · Lace And Whiskey
But we're the guys that make it roll.
We move the drums and amps and junk.
Road rats: we're a pack,
And the road's our home.
On the road half my young man's life.
I spend a lot of time;
Ain't got no bread to show for it.
Road rats:
All the cash spent on whites and wine.
We're the men behind the man.
We're the backbone muscle clan.
We do a thousand one night stands.
If the stars can make it,
If the band can shake it,
Well, if those guys can take it,
We can,
Yeah.
We work this band 'cause they make it rock,
But we're the guys that make it roll.
We move the drums and amps and junk.
Road rats: we're a pack,
And the road's our home.
Road rats:
We're a pack,
And the road's our home.
Road rats:
We're a pack,
And the road's our home.
We're the men behind the man.
We're the backbone muscle clan.
We do a thousand one night stands.
If the stars can make it,
If the band can shake it,
Well, if those guys can take it,
We can,
Yeah.
Road Rats
Road Rats stands as a gritty testament to Alice Cooper's enduring rock legacy, appearing on the 1977 album Lace and Whiskey. During this era, Cooper shifted toward a darker, more theatrical sound that blended hard rock with elements of horror and blues. The track captures the restless energy of life on the road, a recurring theme in Cooper's extensive catalogue. It reflects the raw, unpolished intensity that characterized his mid-seventies output, moving away from the polished pop-rock of his earlier hits. As part of a discography defined by theatrical storytelling and heavy riffs, the song remains a compelling example of Cooper's ability to craft atmospheric rock anthems. It showcases his signature vocal style and the band's tight musicianship, solidifying its place within the broader context of classic hard rock history.