Hey Stoopid
Alice Cooper
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Hey bro, take it slow You ain't livin' in a video You're flying low with a high velocity No doubt, you're stressin' 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 What ya tryin' to do Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid They win you lose Hey, hye, hey, hey, hey stoopid C'mon girl, it's a better day Get your foot out of that grave Don't let that one love tear your world apart C'mon babe, kick that stuff Show the street it ain't so tough Quit lyin' around with a crippled, broken heart Now I know you've been seeing red Don't put a pistol to your head sometimes your answer's heaven sent Your way is so damn permanent Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid What ya tryin' to do Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid They win you lose Hey, hye, hey, hey, hey stoopid This ain't your daddy talkin' You know, I know Your story ain't so shocking You know, I know Blow some steam C'mon and scream Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid What ya tryin' to do Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid They win you lose Hey, hye, hey, hey, hey stoopid
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Written by: ALICE COOPER, BOB PFEIFER, VIC PEPE, JACK PONTI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Hey Stoopid" is the title track off Alice Cooper's 19th studio album, released in 1991.
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PopularivityThe song "Hey Stoopid" peaked at No. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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CollaborationsThe track includes performances by several notable rock musicians including Slash and Ozzy Osbourne.
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Album Success"Hey Stoopid" album was a commercial success. It peaked at No. 47 on the Billboard 200 and remained on the charts for 20 weeks.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Peter Collins, who had previously worked with artists like Rush and Bon Jovi.
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Cover VersionsThe band "Gun" covered the track "Hey Stoopid" for their 1994 album, “Swagger”.
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MessageThe song is often interpreted as an anti-drugs and anti-suicide anthem, with Cooper encouraging listeners not to be 'stoopid' by making destructive decisions.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hey Stoopid" features Alice Cooper performing the song in a junkyard filled with unusual characters.
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LyricismDespite its powerful theme, "Hey Stoopid" also displays Cooper's well-known sense of humor with puns and wordplay.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well received by critics, with many praising its catchy rock sound and Cooper's strong vocals.
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Band GunThe Scottish hard rock band "Gun" was formed in 1987. Their cover of "Hey Stoopid" showcased the band's hard rock and classic rock influences.
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Concerts"Hey Stoopid" was regularly featured in Alice Cooper's live performances and remains a fan favorite.
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ReleaseThe single was released on vinyl, CD and audio cassette formats which was quite common in the early 1990s.
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Songwriting CreditAlice Cooper shares songwriting credits for "Hey Stoopid" with Vic Pepe and Jack Ponti.
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LegacyDespite being released three decades ago, "Hey Stoopid" still holds relevance today and is often played on rock and classic rock radio stations.
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