Hey Stoopid

Alice Cooper · Hey Stoopid

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Hey stoopid!

Hey bro, take it slow
You ain't livin' in a video
You're flying low with a high velocity
No doubt, you're stressing out
That ain't what rock n roll's about
Get off that one way trip down Lonely Street
Now I know you've been kicked around
You ain't alone in this ugly town
You stick a needle in your arm
You bite the dust, you buy the farm

Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid!
Watcha trying to do?
Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid!
They win you lose!
Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid!

Come on girl it's a better day
Get your foot out of that grave
Don't let that one love tear your world apart
Come on baby, kick that stuff
Show the street, it ain't so tough
Quit lying around with a crippled, broken heart
Now I know you've been seeing red
Don't put a pistol to your head
Sometimes your answers heaven sent
Your way is so damn permanent.

Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid
Watcha trying to do?
Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid
They win you lose!
Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid!

This ain't your daddy talking, you know, I know
Your story ain't so shocking, you know, I know
Blow some steam, come on and screaaaam!!!!

Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid
Watcha trying to do?
Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid
They win you lose!
Hey hey hey hey......
Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid
Watcha trying to do?
Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid
They win you lose!
Hey hey hey hey
Ooooooooh
Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid
Watcha trying to do?
Hey hey hey hey
If you do that, they win you lose!
Hey hey hey hey, hey stoopid

Hey Stoopid

Released in 1971 on the album Hey Stoopid, "Hey Stoopid" stands as a defining track in Alice Cooper's early career, marking his transition from horror-themed shock rock to a more melodic and theatrical style. The song features the band's signature blend of operatic vocals and distorted guitars, delivered with a manic energy that became a staple of their live performances. It reflects the era's fascination with theatricality and the emerging hard rock sound, showcasing Cooper's ability to craft dramatic narratives through music. The recording remains a significant piece of his discography, illustrating the evolution of his artistry before the commercial explosion of the mid-1970s.