He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)
Alice Cooper
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You're with your baby And you're parked alone On a summer night You're deep in love But you're deeper in the woods You think you're doin' alright Did you hear that voice Did you see that face Or was it just a dream This can't be real That only happens, babe On the movie screen Oh, but he's back He's the man behind the mask And he's out of control He's back The man behind the mask And he crawled out of his hole You're swimmin' with your girl Out on lovers' lake And the wind blows cold It chills your bones But you're still on the make That's a bad mistake But the moon was full And you had a chance To be all alone But you're not alone This is your last dance And your last romance Yeah, cause he's back He's the man behind the mask And he's out of control He's back The man behind the mask And he crawled out of his hole Oh, if you see him comin' Get away if you can Just keep on runnin' Run as fast as you can He's a dangerous, dangerous man And he's out tonight And he's watchin' you And he knows your house No, don't turn out the lights Yeah, cause he's back He's the man behind the mask And he's out of control He's back The man behind the mask And he's after your soul He's back He's the man behind the mask And he's out of control He's back The man behind the mask And he's after your soul He's back He's the man behind the mask And he's out of control He's back The man behind the mask And he's after your soul
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Written by: ROBERT WILLIAM ATHIS, ALICE COOPER, TOM KELLY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Album Participation"He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)" is a song by the rock musician Alice Cooper. It was released as a part of his 1986 album "Constrictor".
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Chart SuccessDespite not being one of Cooper's most well-known songs, it was successful in Norway and Austria, reaching 2nd and 23rd place on the song charts, respectively.
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Film ConnectionThe song was written for the film "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives" and was used as both the theme song and in the end credits.
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Genre IndicationAs an example of Alice Cooper's work during his glam metal stage, "He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)" emphasizes the heavy and catchy sound that was popular in the mid-1980s.
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Music Video ImageryThe music video for this song combined footage from "Friday the 13th: Jason Lives" with original footage of Alice Cooper interacting with scenes from the film.
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Dark ThemeThe song follows the dark and horror theme that Alice Cooper is famous for. The lyrics describe the character Jason Voorhees from the "Friday the 13th" series, who is the "man behind the mask".
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Unique InstrumentationLike much of the "Constrictor" album, the song features a heavy use of synthesizers, which give it a unique sound compared to other songs of the glam metal genre.
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Song Significance"He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)" has significance in Cooper's career as it marked his return to the music industry after a three-year hiatus.
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Live PerformancesCooper began performing the song live in 1986 and has continued to include it in his live shows, making it one of his most frequently performed songs.
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Reissue InclusionThe song, due to its popularity, was featured on Alice Cooper’s compilation album “The Life and Crimes of Alice Cooper" in 1999.
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Unexpected PopularityThough initially it was not released in the United States as a single, this song turned into a fan-favorite due to its connection with the "Friday the 13th" series.
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