Sanctuary
Alice Cooper · Brutal Planet
Zombies walk the street
9 to 5 barely alive
Have a beer go to sleep
And start all over again
Same gray suit
Same round shoes
Same headache
Same pills
He goes home thinks about suicide
But hes got his diploma
Got to give him that
I got a radical place
Got my own private space
It's my sanctuary
It's the castle of doom
I'm the king of my room
Just a Quasimodo
Let the world blow away
This is where I will stay
In my sanctuary
Got my mess on the floor
Got my lock on my door
Go Away, Sanctuary
Go Away, Sanctuary
Someday I gotta get outta here
Gotta put on a shirt put on a tie
Get a job buy a car get some insurance
Cuz I'll probably have a heart attack
Before I'm 40
I guess I'll find the perfect wife
And I'll have 2.3 perfect kids
And if I work real hard
And die real fast
They'll all turn out just like me
I got a radical place
Got my own private space
It's my sanctuary
It's the castle of doom
I'm the king of my room
Just a Quasimodo
Let the world blow away
This is where I will stay
In my sanctuary
Got my mess on the floor
Got my lock on my door
Go Away, Sanctuary
Go Away, Sanctuary
Go Away, Sanctuary
Go Away, Sanctuary
Go Away, Sanctuary
I got a radical place
Got my own private space
It's my sanctuary
It's the castle of doom
I'm the king of my room
Just a Quasimodo
Let the world blow away
This is where I will stay
In my sanctuary
Got my mess on the floor
Got my lock on my door
Go Away, Sanctuary
Go Away, Sanctuary
Go Away, Sanctuary
Go Away, Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary stands as a compelling song in Alice Cooper's extensive discography, appearing on the 2018 album Brutal Planet. The track reflects the veteran rock icon's enduring ability to blend theatrical horror with modern production techniques. While Cooper is often associated with his classic shock-rock era, this recording demonstrates his continued evolution within the genre. The song contributes to an album that explores themes of survival and resilience, maintaining the dramatic flair that has defined his career for decades. As part of a body of work that spans over fifty years, Sanctuary showcases Cooper's commitment to crafting atmospheric rock anthems. It serves as a reminder of his lasting influence on hard rock and his capacity to deliver powerful performances that resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners alike.