He's Back (The Man Behind The Mask)
Alice Cooper · Constricter
(tch-tch-tch-ah-ah-ah)
You're with your baby
And you're parked alone
On a summer night
You're deep in love
But you're deeper in the woods
You think you're doin' alright
Did you hear that voice
Did you see that face
Or was it just a dream
This can't be real
That only happens, babe
On the movie screen
Oh, but he's back
He's the man behind the mask
And he's out of control
He's back
The man behind the mask
And he crawled out of his hole
You're swimmin' with your girl
Out on lovers' lake
And the wind blows cold
It chills your bones
But you're still on the lake
That's a bad mistake
Ah - But the moon was full
And you had a chance
To be all alone
But you're not alone
This is your last dance
And your last romance
-chorus-
(tch-tch-tch-ah-ah-ah)
(tch-tch-tch-ah-ah-ah)
Oh, if you see him comin'
Get away if you can
Just keep on runnin'
Run as fast as you can
He's a dangerous, dangerous man
And he's out tonight
And he's watchin' you
And he knows you house
(tch-tch-tch-ah-ah-ah)
No, don't turn out the lights
-chorus-
Oh, but he's back
He's the man behind the mask
And he's out of control
He's back
The man behind the mask
And he's after your sole
Oh, but he's back
He's the man behind the mask
And he's out of control
He's back
The man behind the mask
And he's after your sole
You're with your baby
And you're parked alone
On a summer night
You're deep in love
But you're deeper in the woods
You think you're doin' alright
Did you hear that voice
Did you see that face
Or was it just a dream
This can't be real
That only happens, babe
On the movie screen
Oh, but he's back
He's the man behind the mask
And he's out of control
He's back
The man behind the mask
And he crawled out of his hole
You're swimmin' with your girl
Out on lovers' lake
And the wind blows cold
It chills your bones
But you're still on the lake
That's a bad mistake
Ah - But the moon was full
And you had a chance
To be all alone
But you're not alone
This is your last dance
And your last romance
-chorus-
(tch-tch-tch-ah-ah-ah)
(tch-tch-tch-ah-ah-ah)
Oh, if you see him comin'
Get away if you can
Just keep on runnin'
Run as fast as you can
He's a dangerous, dangerous man
And he's out tonight
And he's watchin' you
And he knows you house
(tch-tch-tch-ah-ah-ah)
No, don't turn out the lights
-chorus-
Oh, but he's back
He's the man behind the mask
And he's out of control
He's back
The man behind the mask
And he's after your sole
Oh, but he's back
He's the man behind the mask
And he's out of control
He's back
The man behind the mask
And he's after your sole
He's Back (The Man Behind The Mask)
Released on the 1989 album Constricter, this track by Alice Cooper delivers a high-energy rock performance that exemplifies the artist's signature theatrical style. The song features Cooper's iconic vocal delivery and guitar work, maintaining the aggressive, theatrical rock sound that defined his career since the late 1970s. As part of his extensive discography, the recording showcases the band's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with dramatic flair, characteristic of their work during this era. It stands as a testament to Cooper's enduring influence on hard rock and heavy metal, capturing the raw power and theatricality that fans have come to expect from his body of work.