Bed of Nails – English Lyrics

• By: Alice Cooper

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the edgy world of Alice Cooper with 'Bed of Nails,' a glam metal anthem where love and pain collide. Explore the provocative lyrics and discover how this song uses dark metaphors to depict a thrilling, yet dangerous relationship, perfect for those looking to expand their understanding of figurative language in music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause pain or injury noun - physical or emotional pain adjective - feeling pain
nails /neɪlz/ B1	noun - thin metal spikes used to fasten things verb - to fasten with a nail
bed /bɛd/ A1	noun - a piece of furniture for sleeping
drive /draɪv/ B1	verb - to operate a vehicle verb - to push or force strongly
scream /skriːm/ B1	verb - to shout loudly with high pitch noun - a loud, high-pitched cry
venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ C1	adjective - producing venom; poisonous
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical or emotional suffering verb - to cause pain or distress
pleasure /ˈplɛʒər/ B2	noun - a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending far down or far inward adverb - to a great depth
void /vɔɪd/ C1	noun - an empty space; a feeling of emptiness adjective - having no legal force; empty
hammer /ˈhæmər/ B1	noun - a tool with a heavy head used for pounding verb - to strike with a hammer or similar force
bite /baɪt/ A2	verb - to cut with the teeth noun - the act of biting; a wound caused by a bite
attract /əˈtrækt/ B2	verb - to draw interest or attention
opposite /ˈɒpəzɪt/ B1	noun - something that is completely different adjective - completely different in nature, direction, or meaning
scratch /skrætʃ/ B1	verb - to rub or scrape the surface of something with the nails or a sharp object noun - a mark or injury caused by scratching
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of distress or emotion noun - a loud, wailing sound made by a person or animal
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to engage in physical combat or a struggle noun - a violent struggle or confrontation