Wind-Up Toy

Alice Cooper

About Wind-Up Toy

"Wind-Up Toy" is the twelfth and final track on Alice Cooper's nineteenth studio album "Hey Stoopid". Though the song was never released as a single, the song is very popular among Cooper's fans, often favourite above all others by some. Guitar player Joe Satriani makes a guest appearance on the track.


Year:
1991
5:27
85 
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Voices come from down the hall
In my room all painted white
I have my bat and rubber ball
I like to sleep with them at night

But now I'm all smiles
The good little shots must be winning
Yes, they crank my dial
My motor is stalled but my wheels are still spinning

Daddy won't discuss me
What a state I must be
Mommy couldn't stand living with a wind-up toy

All my friends live on the floor
Tiny legs and tiny eyes
They're free to crawl under the door
And, and someday soon so will I

But now I'm all smiles
These good little shots must be working
I'm so happy now
Look, my fingers don't shake and my head isn't jerking

Daddy won't discuss me
What a pain I must be
Mommy couldn't stand having such a wound-up boy

Doctors want to check me
Poke me and dissect me
What do they expect?
Feelings from a wound-up toy?
I don't think so
I'm just a wound-up toy
I'm just a wind-up toy

I'm lost in a nightmare
Shiny white halls
Drawing rats on the wall
Solitary confinement
Chained in a cell
Got my own private Hell

Preacher crucifies me
Warden wants to fry me
I was never young
Never just a little boy

Daddy won't discuss me
What a pain I must be
Mama couldn't stand having such a wound-up boy
I'm just a wind-up toy
I'm a wind-up toy
I'm just a wind-up toy
I'm just a wind-up toy

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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: COOPER, PEPE, PFEIFER, PONTI

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"Wind-Up Toy" is a track from Alice Cooper's 19th studio album, "Hey Stoopid", released in 1991.
Song Style
The song showcases Alice Cooper's typical horror-themed style, adding a gothic touch to hard rock.
Lyrics and Concept
"Wind-Up Toy" is a narrative song that tells the story of a twisted toy from a child's perspective. The lyrics portray a bleak and twisted image, reflecting Cooper's well-known macabre creativity.
Song Duration
The song "Wind-Up Toy" is almost five minutes long with a runtime of 4:57 minutes.
Co-written
The song was co-written by Alice Cooper along with Jack Ponti, Vic Pepe, and Bob Pfeifer.
Background Vocals
Background vocals in the song were provided by Ozzy Osbourne, an iconic figure in heavy metal music.
Cover Versions
Though no prominent artist has covered "Wind-Up Toy" officially, it remains a favorite for underground bands and fans to cover, particularly during Halloween shows due to its spooky theme.
Commercial Performance
While initially not a chart-topping success, "Wind-Up Toy" has since gained a cult following among Alice Cooper fans, and the album it appears on reached number 47 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Live Performances
"Wind-Up Toy" is not often part of Alice Cooper's setlist for live performances, but when performed, it makes for a theatrical and dramatic scene, typical of Alice Cooper's live concerts.
Interpretation
Many fans interpret "Wind-Up Toy" as a metaphor for Alice Cooper's struggles with alcoholism and his feelings of being controlled by external forces.
Connection to Other Songs
"Wind-Up Toy" is believed to be a sequel to the previous Cooper's song "Steven" from the album "Welcome to My Nightmare". Both songs share similar themes and stylistics, and Steven, the character, appears again in "Wind-Up Toy".
Album Success
"Hey Stoopid", the album where "Wind-Up Toy" appears, was platinum-certified in Canada and gold-certified in the United States, further establishing Cooper's status as a rock icon.

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