Some Folks
Alice Cooper Lyrics

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Some folks
Love to see red
Some folks
Never talk about it
Some folks
Crave a blue lady
Some folks
Know and still they doubt it

I'm just no good without it
I'm not a man at all
It makes my skin crawl

Baby, baby
Come on and save me, save me
My, my baby, baby,
Come on and save me now

Some folks
Love to feel pain
Some folks
Wake up every mornin';
Some folks
Live for no reason
Some folks
Die without a warning

I'm just no good without it
I'm not a man at all
It makes my skin crawl

Baby, baby
Come on and save me, save me
My, my baby, baby,
Come on and save me, save me
My, my baby, baby
Come on and save me now

I can't live without it
I just can't live without it
I don't want to think about it

I'm just no good without it
I'm not a man at all
It makes my skin crawl

Baby, baby
Come on and save me, save me
My, my baby, baby,
Come on and save me, save me
My, my baby, baby
Come on and save me, save me,
My, my baby, baby
Come on and save me, save me

I can't live without it

I just can't live without it
I don't want to think about it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alice Cooper's "Some Folks" express the human fascination with pain and addiction. The song suggests that while some people may have a greater inclination towards destructive behavior, others still crave it despite their awareness of its harmful effects. Additionally, the chorus implies that the singer cannot fully function or experience real life without the presence of this addiction, rendering him incomplete and helpless. The lyrics also suggest that addictive behavior may manifest differently in different people—some may want to feel physical pain, while others crave emotional waves.

The lyrics convey a cynical tone throughout the song, emphasizing the hopelessness and helplessness of addiction. The song also indicates that emotional and physical pain are linked, with the singer's addiction being traced back to some sort of trauma, whether knowingly or unknowingly. The plea for salvation creates a hopeful note in the song, indicating that there is always a possibility of overcoming addiction.

Line by Line Meaning

Some folks love to see red
There are people who love to see violence and anger

Some folks never talk about it
Some people keep their deepest desires and thoughts to themselves

Some folks crave a blue lady
There are those who desire drugs or other forms of stimulation

Some folks know and still they doubt it
Even when people are aware of the negative consequences, they still want to indulge

I'm just no good without it
The artist is admitting to being dependent on the source of stimulation

I'm not a man at all
Without the stimulation, the singer doesn't feel like a whole person

It makes my skin crawl
Without the source of stimulation, the singer feels uncomfortable and anxious

Baby, baby, come on and save me, save me
The artist is pleading for someone to help them overcome their dependency

Some folks love to feel pain
There are people who enjoy experiencing physical or emotional pain

Some folks wake up every mornin'
Some people are burdened by their desire as soon as they wake up

Some folks live for no reason
There are people who feel like they have no purpose other than indulging in their desires

Some folks die without a warning
People who give in to their destructive impulses may face sudden and unexpected consequences

I can't live without it
The singer's dependency is so strong that they feel like they can't go on without it

I don't want to think about it
The singer knows they should stop, but they're finding it difficult to break the cycle

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ALICE COOPER, ROBERT ALAN EZRIN, ALAN GORDON

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