The single featured a B-Side, a cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Fire".
Love's a Loaded Gun
Alice Cooper Lyrics
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You had your suitcase in your hand
You didn't give no information
You walked off with another man
I'm always standing in the shadows, baby
I watched you give yourself away
You take them home into your bedroom
You had another busy day
I tried to look the other way and fake it
You push me to the limits
I can't take it
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when you play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Someday they'll put me in a squad car
Someday they'll throw away the key
But 'til that day I'll be a mad dog
'Cause that's what you taught me to be
You looked into the eyes of men above you
I was the one who really tried to love you
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when you play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Pull the trigger
I tried to look the other way and fake it
You know, you push me right to the limit
I can't take it
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when you play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Somebody saw you at the station
The lyrics to the song "Love's a Loaded Gun" by Alice Cooper explore the dangers and excitement of love. The singer describes his lover's infidelity, witnessing her walking off with another man. He admits to standing in the shadows, watching her give herself away to other men. The singer tries to look the other way and pretend that everything is fine, but he can't take it anymore. Love has become a loaded gun, always ready to shoot and kill. Despite knowing that he may end up in trouble because of his love, the singer can't help but be a mad dog, thanks to the constant craving for love and the need to protect his heart.
The lyrics of the chorus suggest the unpredictability of love through the use of similes that create striking and vivid imagery. Love is compared to a loaded gun, meaning that it can do damage or even kill if not handled with care. The red light, stop and go phrase describes the quick and sudden urges one may have when it comes to love, indicating how difficult it is to resist the temptation.
Overall, the song conveys the idea that love can be dangerous and destructive, and though it may feel thrilling and exciting, it can also lead to pain and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody saw you at the station
Someone spotted you leaving with your suitcase at the train station
You had your suitcase in your hand
You were carrying your luggage while leaving the station
You didn't give no information
You left without telling anyone where you were going
You walked off with another man
You left with someone else
I'm always standing in the shadows, baby
I'm always lurking in the background, watching you
I watched you give yourself away
I saw you reveal your true intentions and desires
You take them home into your bedroom
You bring them back to your place for intimacy
You had another busy day
You spent another day engaging in sexual activities
I tried to look the other way and fake it
I tried to ignore it and pretend it wasn't happening
You push me to the limits
I can't take it
You're testing my patience and I can't handle it anymore
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when you play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Love can be dangerous and unpredictable, like playing Russian roulette with a loaded gun
Someday they'll put me in a squad car
Someday I'll get caught and end up in jail
Someday they'll throw away the key
I'll be locked up for a long time
But 'til that day I'll be a mad dog
'Cause that's what you taught me to be
I'll keep causing trouble because you've shown me a life of chaos
You looked into the eyes of men above you
I was the one who really tried to love you
You chased after other men who had more power and influence, while I was the only one showing you true love and affection
Pull the trigger
Go ahead and take the shot, end it all
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALICE COOPER, VIC PEPE, JACK PONTI
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@xsugar-demonx
Lyrics :)
Somebody saw you at the station
You had your suitcase in your hand
You didn't give no information
You walked off with another man
I'm always standing in the shadows, baby
I watched you give yourself away
You take them home into your bedroom
You had another busy day
I tried to look the other way and fake it
You push me to the limits
I can't take it
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when you play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Someday they'll put me in a squad car
Someday they'll throw away the key
But 'til that day I'll be a mad dog
'Cause that's what you taught me to be
You looked into the eyes of men above you
I was the one who really tried to love you
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when you play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Pull the trigger
I tried to look the other way and fake it
You know, you push me right to the limit
I can't take it
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when you play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Somebody saw you at the station
@henriqueramos3197
"Love's A Loaded Gun"
[Alice Cooper/Jack Ponti/Vic Pepe]
Somebody saw you at the station
You had your suitcase in your hand
You didn't give no information
You walked off with another man
I'm always standing in the shadows, baby
I watched you give yourself away
You take them home into your bedroom
You had another busy day
I tried to look the other way and fake it
You push me to the limits
I can't take it
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when yo play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Someday they'll put me in a squad car
Someday they'll throw away the key
But 'til that day I'll be a mad dog
Cuz that's what you taught me to be
You looked into the eyes of men above you
I was the one who really tried to love you
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when yo play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
And it shoots to kill
Pull the trigger
I tried to look the other way and fake it
You know, you push me right to the limit
I can't take it
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when yo play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
One down, one to go
Just another bullet in the chamber
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Red lights, stop and go
Whatcha gonna do when yo play with danger
Sometimes love's a loaded gun
Somebody saw you at the station
Writer(s): A. Cooper, J. Ponti, V. Pepe
album: "Hey Stoopid" (1991)
@Mrmaxsimus86
Любовь — заряженная пушка
Кое-кто видел тебя на вокзале
С чемоданом в руке.
Ты исчезла бесследно,
Ты ушла с другим.
Я всегда остаюсь в тени, малышка,
И я наблюдал, так что ты выдала себя.
Ты приглашаешь их в свою спальню,
И закончился очередной занятой день.
Я пытался отвернуться, обмануть себя,
Ты довела меня до предела,
И я больше не выдержу.
Одному конец, остался второй,
Еще один выстрел.
Иногда любовь — заряженная пушка.
Красные огни мерцают,
Как ты поступишь, играя с опасностью?
Иногда любовь — заряженная пушка,
Что стреляет наповал.
Однажды меня посадят в патрульную машину,
И выбросят ключ.
Но до тех пор я буду бешеным псом,
Ты меня этому научила.
Ты смотришь в глаза склонившимся над тобой,
Но я был единственным, кто действительно
пытался любить тебя.
Одному конец, остался второй,
Еще один выстрел.
Иногда любовь — заряженная пушка.
Красные огни мерцают,
Как ты поступишь, играя с опасностью?
Иногда любовь — заряженная пушка,
Что стреляет наповал.
Нажми курок...
Я пытался отвернуться, обмануть себя,
Знаешь, ты довела меня до предела,
И я больше не выдержу.
Одному конец, остался второй,
Еще один выстрел.
Иногда любовь — заряженная пушка.
Красные огни мерцают,
Как ты поступишь, играя с опасностью?
Иногда любовь — заряженная пушка,
Что стреляет наповал.
Кое-кто видел тебя на вокзале...
@fredscuttle6398
This is one of Alice's COOLEST songs. None of us are worthy.
@AMF9902
I read your comment wrong. I thought you said it was his coolest song. and in rebuttal I must ask if you have ever listened to his Killer Album. it was his 4rth cd and honestly is one of my favorites if you haven't listened to it I would highly suggest it
@ChimeraAZ
YES!! Killer is his absolute best album! Hands down. I love all his music,but every song on Killer is able to stand on it's own,as a single.
@ljubomitraljezac4288
None.
@millangalo3358
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@seraphinn1000
this is how an old -school broken heart song should sound!
@joshfraley8019
Right on!
@dianekimball6812
Words to the song could solve a lot of "crimes", especially murder/ suicides.
@nathant7555
I think it's about someone who is in love with a someone who sleeps around or is also a prostitute so they feel they must kill the people she sleeps with