Devil's Food
Alice Cooper Lyrics


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Get ready for the lady
She's gonna be a treat
Simmer slightly 'til ready
Make her soft too
Make her sweet

I kiss the tears off from your chest
I felt the poison fright that's in your breath
I knew your precious life and I know your death
I squeeze the love out of your soul
All the perfect love that's in your soul
You're just another spirit on parole

Devil's food




Devil's food
Devil's food

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alice Cooper's song Devil's Food communicate a narrative about a devilish presence and the enticement of temptation. The reference to the "lady" suggests that the devil is personified as a seductive and compelling figure who will be a "treat" for the listener. The culinary metaphor of "simmering" and making the lady "soft" and "sweet" demonstrates the alluring and irresistible nature of the devil's offer.


The second stanza of the song delves deeper into the danger and destructiveness of the devil's influence on the subject. The imagery of "kissing the tears off" the chest and tasting the "poison fright" on the breath indicates a sense of intimacy and violation. The lyrics infer that the devil is not only offering pleasure but also causing pain and harm. Additionally, the phrase "just another spirit on parole" suggests that the devil has a role to play in deciding the fate of the subject's soul.


Overall, the lyrics to Devil's Food paint a picture of a demonic force that is alluring and dangerous, promising pleasure but ultimately leading to destruction and chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

Get ready for the lady
Prepare yourself for a wicked, seductive woman


She's gonna be a treat
She may seem desirable and pleasurable, but she will ultimately cause harm


Simmer slightly 'til ready
Wait and let her mature until she is ready to cause chaos


Make her soft too
Despite her evil intentions, she may appear gentle and harmless


Make her sweet
She will lure you in with her pleasant demeanor, but it is only a disguise for her true nature


I kiss the tears off from your chest
As the devil, I take pleasure in soothing your pain and misery


I felt the poison fright that's in your breath
I am familiar with the fear and toxicity that consumes you


I knew your precious life and I know your death
I have the power to control and manipulate your fate, from birth until death


I squeeze the love out of your soul
I drain the goodness and purity from your being


All the perfect love that's in your soul
Despite your inherent goodness, I am able to corrupt and destroy it


You're just another spirit on parole
You are merely a pawn in my never-ending game of manipulation and temptation


Devil's food
This woman is the embodiment of temptation and deception, a tool of the devil


Devil's food
She may seem pleasing, but she will ultimately lead to destruction and despair


Devil's food
Beware of the temptations that the devil puts in your path, for they will bring only suffering and pain




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT A. EZRIN, ALICE COOPER, KELLY JAY FORDHAM

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Phil


on Former Lee Warmer

Interesting. I like it! I am surprised someone covered that lesser known song of Cooper’s. I will have to check out more of Valery’s work.

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