Only Women Bleed

Alice Cooper

About Only Women Bleed

"Only Women Bleed" is a song written by Alice Cooper and Dick Wagner. It is a ballad about a woman in an abusive marriage. The song is often mistakenly presumed to be about menstruation, and that has limited its play on radio and in other public forums. As a single by Cooper, it was released as just "Only Women". It is one of Cooper's biggest hits, reaching number 1 on the Canadian RPM national singles chart and number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1975. It is from his album Welcome to My Nightmare. It was the first of several ballad releases by Cooper that reached the top 20 of the Hot 100 singles chart. Prior to the release of Welcome to My Nightmare in the US, a shortened version of the song was released as a single and was alternatively titled "Only Women" by Atlantic Records due to protests by feminist groups. The album version of the song features more orchestral movements than the single, and also runs longer than the 45 at 5:49. According to co-writer Dick Wagner, the song's musical riff and vocal melody were developed several years earlier during his tenure with the late-60s Michigan-based band the Frost, but Wagner had never liked his lyrics and the song was never recorded. He played the riff for Cooper, and the two developed new lyrics for the eventual Welcome to My Nightmare recording. Guns N' Roses (who featured Cooper on their 1991 song "The Garden") uses an excerpt of this song in concert as an intro to their cover of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door". 


Year:
1993
5:48
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Man's got his woman to take his seed
He's got the power - oh
She's got the need
She spends her life through pleasing up her man
She feeds him dinner or anything she can

She cries alone at night too often
He smokes and drinks and don't come home at all
Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed

Man makes your hair gray
He's your life's mistake
All you're really lookin' for is an even break

He lies right at you
You know you hate this game
He slaps you once in a while and you live and love in pain

She cries alone at night too often
He smokes and drinks and don't come home at all
Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed

Black eyes all of the time
Don't spend a dime
Clean up this grime
And you there down on your knees begging me please come
Watch me bleed

Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed
Only women bleed

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Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier; February 4, 1948) is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades. With a stage show that features guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, boa constrictors, and baby dolls, Cooper has drawn equally from horror movies, vaudeville and garage rock to pioneer a grandly theatrical and violent brand of heavy metal designed to shock. more »

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Written by: RICHARD WAGNER, ALICE COOPER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"Only Women Bleed" is a song written by Alice Cooper and Dick Wagner for the Alice Cooper's album "Welcome to My Nightmare" in 1975. The album marked a significant shift from the heavy metal sounds of his previous work.
Lyrics Meaning
The song is considered a feminist anthem and is about a woman trapped in an abusive relationship. It provides a very grim depiction of the life of an abused woman.
Chart Success
"Only Women Bleed" became a major hit for Alice Cooper. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, making it Alice Cooper's biggest hit ballad.
Cover Versions
The song has been widely covered by many artists, including Tina Turner, Etta James, and Tori Amos, demonstrating its widespread appeal and recognition beyond just Alice Cooper's fanbase.
Live Performances
Alice Cooper has made performing "Only Women Bleed" a staple part of his live shows. Cooper often dons a lab coat and surgical gear during performances, in keeping with his carefully crafted stage persona.
Song's Usage
This song was used in the soundtracks to the films "Braveheart" and "Wayne's World."
Misconceptions
Although the song is titled "Only Women Bleed," men can also face abuse and the song isn’t just limited to women’s sufferings. The impact of the song spread beyond gender and was relatable to any person trapped in a harmful relationship.
Noteworthy Edit
On initial release, the song was edited for radio play to remove reference to a "skillet to fry". Later pressings were reversed to the original, full-length version.
Musical Style
Distinct from Alice Cooper's usual shock rock style, this delicate ballad has effectively showcased Cooper's versatility as a songwriter and performer.
Distinct Recognition
The song has been recognized as one of Alice Cooper's greatest hits – a departure from his usual horror-themed theatrical rock but an impressive demonstration of the depth in his songwriting abilities.

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