Hurricane Years
Alice Cooper · Hey Stoopid
I got no respect for the law
I got no use 'cause it's all abuse
It's the cutting edge of the saw
Ain't got no time for the future
Ain't got no time for the past
I'm running up a down escalator
I'm going nowhere fast
I'm hanging on like a spider
Blowing in the wind
This storm's gonna tear a hole
Right through this web I'm in
Thunder lightning
The wind outside is so damn frightening
But it's alright, all right
Stand clear
You're living in the hurricane years
In the hurricane years
I've been through major destruction
I've seen through terrorists' eyes
Sometimes I feel no emotion
Sometimes I break down and cry
I need to walk on a wire
I need a layer of skin
I need a preacher breathing fire
To burn away my sins
And I can't help the victims
On the side of the road
And I can't stop the cyclone
That's about to explode
Thunder lightning
The wind outside is so damn frightening
But it's alright, all right
Stand clear
You're living in the hurricane years
In the hurricane years
Turn my eyes to heaven
Watching all the clouds roll by
I see the blood moon rising
I know I'm way too young to die
Thunder lightning
The wind outside is so damn frightening
But it's alright, all right
Stand clear
You're living in the hurricane years
In the hurricane years
Hurricane Years
Alice Cooper's 'Hurricane Years' appears on the 2000 album 'Hey Stoopid,' marking a return to his signature theatrical rock style following a period of experimentation. The track exemplifies the band's ability to blend hard rock with dramatic flair, characteristic of Cooper's career spanning from his early shock rock days to later collaborations. While the song does not directly reference his famous 'School's Out' era, it maintains the high-energy, theatrical production that defined his work on albums like 'Billion Dollar Babies' and 'Trash.' The recording showcases Cooper's vocal intensity and the band's dynamic interplay, fitting within the broader context of hard rock and heavy metal genres that have influenced countless subsequent acts. This song in his discography highlights his continued relevance and ability to craft impactful live-oriented recordings.