Hey Stoopid – English Lyrics

• By: Alice Cooper
• Album: Classicks

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and impactful world of Alice Cooper's "Hey Stoopid"! This hard-hitting anthem offers a unique opportunity to learn English through its clear, direct lyrics and powerful message. You'll grasp real-world expressions and emotional vocabulary as Alice Cooper, in his signature style, passionately warns against self-destructive choices. The song's confrontational yet compassionate tone, coupled with guest appearances from rock legends like Slash and Ozzy Osbourne, makes it a captivating and memorable piece for language learners and rock fans alike. What makes this song special is its unwavering stance on serious issues, delivered with an unmistakable rock edge that encourages listeners to understand and engage with its vital message.

[English]

(skateboard clatters)

- Hi, honey.

(young woman laughs)

No. No.

Oh, yes.

(young woman laughs)

(older man coughs)

- Hey, stupid.

What do you think you're doing?

(older man grunts)

- [Backing Singers] Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Hey stoopid.

(electric guitar squeals)

- [Alice Cooper] Hey bro, take it slow

You ain't livin' in a video

You're flying low with a high velocity

No doubt, you're stressin' out

That ain't what rock n' roll's about

Get off that one way trip down lonely street

Now I know you've been kicked around

You ain't alone in this ugly town

You stick a needle in your arm

You bite the dust, you buy the farm

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

What ya tryin' to do?

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

They win, you lose

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

C'mon girl, it's a better day

Get your foot out of that grave

Don't let that one love tear your world apart

C'mon babe, kick that stuff

Show the street it ain't so tough

Quit lyin' around with a crippled, broken heart

Now I know you've been seeing red

Don't put a pistol to your head

sometimes your answer's heaven sent

Your way is so damn permanent

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

What ya tryin' to do?

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

They win, you lose

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

(guitar solo)

This ain't your daddy talkin'

You know, I know

Your story ain't so shocking

You know, I know

Blow some steam`

C'mon and scream

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

What ya tryin' to do?

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

They win, you lose

Hey, hey, hey, hey

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

What ya tryin' to do?

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

They win, you lose

Hey, hey, hey, hey

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

What ya tryin' to do?

Hey, hey, hey, hey

If you do that

They win, you lose

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

Key Grammar Structures

• You ain't livin' in a video

  ➔ Contraction (ain't)

  ➔ 'Ain't' is a colloquial contraction for 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', or 'have not'. Here, it is used as 'are not'.

• You're flying low with a high velocity

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The present continuous tense is used to describe an action happening now. Here, 'You're flying' indicates an ongoing action.

• That ain't what rock n' roll's about

  ➔ Contraction (ain't) + Possessive apostrophe ('s)

  ➔ 'Ain't' is a contraction, and 'rock n' roll's' uses the possessive apostrophe to show ownership. It means 'rock n' roll is about'.

• Get off that one way trip down lonely street

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give commands or instructions. Here, 'Get off' is a direct command.

• You stick a needle in your arm

  ➔ Simple present tense

  ➔ The simple present tense is used for habitual actions or general truths. Here, it describes a habitual action.

• Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey stoopid

  ➔ Vocative case

  ➔ The vocative case is used to address someone directly. Here, 'hey stoopid' is a direct address to the person being spoken to.

• C'mon girl, it's a better day

  ➔ Contraction (C'mon) + Present tense (it's)

  ➔ 'C'mon' is a contraction of 'come on', and 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is'. Here, 'it's a better day' means 'it is a better day'.

• Don't let that one love tear your world apart

  ➔ Negative imperative

  ➔ The negative imperative is used to give a negative command. Here, 'Don't let' is a negative instruction.