Grim Facts
Alice Cooper · Flush The Fashion
The boy's got stress
The boys' a .38 hidden in his desk
The boy's got a chickie
With four months to go
Grim Facts - every parent better know
The girl's a deadly teaser
Wants to do a private show
She's got a hundred thousand fantasies
She wants the band to know
She likes to brush across my Levis
She likes to watch him grow
Grim Facts - every parent better know
Grim Facts - every parent better know
Red lights
Gang fights
Brewing in the heat
Cop cars
Gay bars
On your precious street
That ain't so neat
Sister's on the street now
Looking for some Joe
Only got about an hour
To pay for her new nose
She gets a hundred for her body
A nickel for her soul
These are grim facts - every parent better know
Grim facts - every parent better know
Red lights
Gang fights
Brewing in the heat
Cop cars
Gay bars
On your precious street
That ain't so neat
And I'm feeling itchy
Got a fire down below
I'm a walkin' loaded time bomb
Just about to blow
Tries to slide inside my pockets
But it's strictly SRO
Grim facts - every parent better know
Grim facts - every parent better know
Red lights
Gang fights
Brewing in the heat
Cop cars
Gay bars
On your precious street
That ain't so neat
Mmm Grim facts, you know, growing all the time
Mmm Grim facts, real grim Yeah.
Grim Facts
Grim Facts stands as a compelling song in Alice Cooper's extensive discography, appearing on the 1987 album Flush The Fashion. During this era, Cooper explored a harder-edged rock sound that diverged from his classic horror-themed hits of the 1970s. The track reflects the theatrical intensity and dark storytelling that have defined his career, showcasing his ability to blend rock instrumentation with macabre themes. While Flush The Fashion represents a specific chapter in his long-running catalogue, the song maintains the signature vocal style and dramatic flair associated with the artist. It serves as a reminder of Cooper's enduring influence on rock music and his consistent evolution as a performer across decades of recording.