Guilty
Alice Cooper Lyrics


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Alice Cooper - Guilty
Just tried to have fun
Raise hell and then some
I'm a dirt talkin', beer drinkin' woman chasing minister's son

Slap on the makeup
Blast out the music
Wake up the neighbors with a roar
like a teenage heavy metal elephant gun.

If you call that Guilty,..
Then that's what I am
I'm Guilty,..I'm Guilty!

Like driving too fast
Love going too far
It seems the law's on my ass every time
I stick it out of the door

If you call that guilty,
Then that's what I am!
I'm guilty,..I'm guilty

Bad boy on a summer night
When the heat makes me mean and I want to fight
Put my pedal on the metal and I do what I want to do
Bad girls make me feel all right

When it's hot and they start screamin' in the night
Golly Gee, it's wrong to be,..
so guilty! (I'm guilty)

My conscience is on vacation
In acute degeneration
Willpower has sunk to an all time low

If you call that guilty.,.
Well then I guess I am..

[Repeat: x2]
I'm guilty,..I'm guilty!





I'm guilty,..and I don't care,..
I'm guilty, and I think I've been framed anyway,...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alice Cooper's song Guilty describe a carefree, rebellious attitude towards life. The singer describes themselves as a "dirt talkin', beer drinkin' woman chasing minister's son" who enjoys causing a ruckus and waking up the neighbors with their music. The singer openly admits to loving doing things that are considered bad or wrong, such as driving too fast and going too far in love, and feeling invigorated when embracing the wild side of life. The chorus repeats several times, with the singer acknowledging their guilt but also reveling in it.


Overall, the lyrics seem to be a celebration of living outside of societal norms and expectations. The singer views themselves as "guilty" for their actions, but also seems to take pleasure in defying conventions and being true to themselves. The lyrics highlight the tension between conforming to social expectations and following one's own desires, and ultimately suggest that embracing one's "guilty" pleasures may be the key to true happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Just tried to have fun
I just wanted to enjoy myself.


Raise hell and then some
I wanted to have an exciting time that pushed boundaries.


I'm a dirt talkin', beer drinkin' woman chasing minister's son
I come from a religious family, but I am rebellious and enjoy drinking and pursuing women.


Slap on the makeup
I put on a facade to present a certain image to the world.


Blast out the music
I listen to loud music to drown out my thoughts and feelings.


Wake up the neighbors with a roar like a teenage heavy metal elephant gun.
I am loud and disruptive, causing a disturbance wherever I go.


If you call that Guilty,.. Then that's what I am
If you believe my behavior to be immoral or wrong, then I am guilty as charged.


Like driving too fast
I take risks and enjoy the adrenaline rush of living on the edge.


Love going too far
I push boundaries in my actions and relationships, often to my detriment.


It seems the law's on my ass every time I stick it out of the door
I am constantly getting into trouble and facing consequences for my reckless behavior.


Bad boy on a summer night
I am a troublemaker who enjoys breaking rules and stirring up trouble, especially in the summertime.


When the heat makes me mean and I want to fight
Hot weather can make me irritable and aggressive.


Put my pedal on the metal and I do what I want to do
I go full force towards my desires, without regard for consequences or rules.


Bad girls make me feel all right
I am attracted to women who share my rebellious nature and disregard for rules.


When it's hot and they start screamin' in the night
When the temperature rises, people get rowdy and I join in on the fun.


Golly Gee, it's wrong to be,.. so guilty! (I'm guilty)
Despite any negative consequences of my actions, I revel in my guilt and enjoy the excitement of breaking rules.


My conscience is on vacation
I am not consumed by guilt for my actions and do not feel the need to reflect on my behavior.


In acute degeneration
My moral compass has deteriorated and I no longer have concern for what is right or wrong.


Willpower has sunk to an all time low
I no longer have the strength or self-control to resist my impulses or temptations.


If you call that guilty.,. Well then I guess I am..
I know that I am breaking social norms and could be seen as immoral, but I am not ashamed of my behavior.


I'm guilty,..I'm guilty!
I fully admit to my transgressions and embrace my rule-breaking nature.


I'm guilty,..and I don't care,..
My actions have consequences, but I am willing to accept them and do not feel the need to conform to society's rules.


I'm guilty, and I think I've been framed anyway,
Even though I am guilty of my actions, I feel that others are unfairly judging me or holding me back from pursuing what I want in life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DANIEL MACMASTER, JASON BONHAM, IAN HATTON, JOHN SMITHSON, BOB EZRIN

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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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