Love's A Loaded Gun
Alice Cooper · Hey Stoopid
You had your suitcase in your hand
You didn't give no information
You walked off with another man
I'm always standing in the shadows, baby
I watched you give yourself away
You take them home into your bedroom
You had another busy day
I tried to look the other way and fake it
You push me to the limits
I can't take it
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when you play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Someday they'll put me in a squad car
Someday they'll throw away the key
But 'til that day I'll be a mad dog
Cuz that's what you taught me to be
You looked into the eyes of men above you
I was the one who really tried to love you
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when you play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Pull the trigger
I tried to look the other way and fake it
You know, you push me right to the limit
I can't take it
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when you play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Somebody saw you at the station
Love's A Loaded Gun
Released on the 1971 album Hey Stoopid, 'Love's A Loaded Gun' stands as a defining track in Alice Cooper's evolution from horror-themed shock rock to a more polished, blues-inflected hard rock sound. The song exemplifies the band's signature theatricality, blending dramatic vocal delivery with a driving, gritty rhythm section that became a staple of their live performances. While the era was marked by the raw energy of earlier albums like Billion Dollar Babies, this recording reflects a period where Cooper's songwriting matured, focusing on themes of destructive passion and the volatile nature of relationships. The track remains a cornerstone of his discography, showcasing the band's ability to fuse theatrical storytelling with the power of classic rock instrumentation, cementing their legacy as pioneers of the glam metal and hard rock genres.