Wind-Up Toy
Alice Cooper
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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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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.
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Song StyleThe song showcases Alice Cooper's typical horror-themed style, adding a gothic touch to hard rock.
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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.
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Song DurationThe song "Wind-Up Toy" is almost five minutes long with a runtime of 4:57 minutes.
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Co-writtenThe song was co-written by Alice Cooper along with Jack Ponti, Vic Pepe, and Bob Pfeifer.
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Background VocalsBackground vocals in the song were provided by Ozzy Osbourne, an iconic figure in heavy metal music.
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Cover VersionsThough 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.
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Commercial PerformanceWhile 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.
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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.
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InterpretationMany fans interpret "Wind-Up Toy" as a metaphor for Alice Cooper's struggles with alcoholism and his feelings of being controlled by external forces.
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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".
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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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