Love's A Loaded Gun
Alice Cooper · Hell Is
Somebody saw you at the station
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
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 Hell Is, 'Love's A Loaded Gun' stands as a defining track in Alice Cooper's evolution from horror-themed shock rock to polished arena pop. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of theatrical vocals and driving rock instrumentation, marking a pivotal moment where Cooper's persona became synonymous with the genre itself. While the track retains the dramatic flair of his earlier work, it showcases a more refined production quality that would characterize the band's subsequent success. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the essence of early 1970s rock, influencing countless artists who followed in the wake of Cooper's innovative use of sound and stagecraft.