Teenage Frankenstein

Alice Cooper

About Teenage Frankenstein

"Teenage Frankenstein" is the second single by American rock musician Alice Cooper from his 1986 album Constrictor. Though the single failed to chart, it helped to make Constrictor Cooper's highest charting album since 1980's Flush the Fashion. Along with 2 other Alice Cooper songs, "He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)" and "Hard Rock Summer" (which was not featured on "Constrictor"), "Teenage Frankenstein" was written to be featured as part of the soundtrack to the horror film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. The 7" single featured a "live" version of "School's Out" as its B-side. The 12" single featured "School's Out (Recorded Live)" as well as a "live" version of "Only Women Bleed". Both versions were in fact originally recorded in the studio for the Alice Cooper a Paris TV special in 1982 during the Special Forces era, which were remixed in January 1987 with crowd noise to resemble "live" recordings. The song was written by Alice Cooper and Kane Roberts. 


Year:
1999
106 
#3

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

I'm the kid on the block
With my head made of rock
And I ain't got nobody
I'm the state of the art
Got a brain a la carte
I make the babies cry

I ain't one of the crowd
I ain't one of the guys
They just avoid me
They run and they hide
Are my colors too bright
Are my eyes set too wide?
I spent my whole life
Burning, turning

I'm a teenage Frankenstein
The local freak with the twisted mind
I'm a teenage Frankenstein
These ain't my hands 
And these legs ain't mine

Got a synthetic face
Got some scars and a brace
My hands are rough and bloody
I walk into the night
Women faint at the sight
I ain't no cutie-pie

I can't walk in the day
I must walk in the night
Stay in the shadows
Stay out of the light
Are my shoulders too wide
Is my head screwed on tight?
I spent my whole life burning
Burning, turning

I'm a teenage Frankenstein
The local freak with the twisted mind
I'm a teenage Frankenstein
These ain't my hands 
And these legs ain't mine

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


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 »

6 fans

Written by: ALICE COOPER, ROBERT WILLIAM ATHIS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Teenage Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper was released on June 26, 1986.
Album Affiliation
The song is from the album "Constrictor," which marked Alice Cooper's return to the music scene after a period of hiatus due to alcoholism and drug addiction.
Genre
Like much of Alice Cooper's music, "Teenage Frankenstein" is classified as hard rock and heavy metal.
Lyrics Origin
The song's lyrics reflect the angst and identity issues experienced by many teenagers. It's almost like a social commentary on feelings of alienation and being misunderstood. Cooper depicts the teenager as a 'Frankenstein,' created and disowned by society.
Impact
"Teenage Frankenstein" carried a significant influence on the attractive 'shock rock' genre, pushing the boundaries of what was considered conventional at the time of its release.
Movie Connection
The song, "Teenage Frankenstein", along with the song "He’s Back (The Man Behind The Mask)," were used in the soundtracks for the horror film, "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives."
Chart Success
Although "Teenage Frankenstein" was not a chart topper, the album "Constrictor" has been recognized as a success, reaching number 59 on the Billboard 200 Chart.
Band Members for the Recording
Alice Cooper was joined by Kip Winger on bass guitar and backing vocals, Kane Roberts on guitar, Paul Delph on keyboards and backing vocals and Ken Mary on drums for this song.
Music Video
There was a music video made for "Teenage Frankenstein" that featured Alice Cooper performing at a mad scientist's lab, mirroring the theme of the song's lyrics.
Cultural Influence
"Teenage Frankenstein" has found a solid footing in pop culture, often featured in horror-themed playlists or compilations, considerably due to its association with the "Friday the 13th" franchise.

Discuss the Teenage Frankenstein Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Teenage Frankenstein Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/30927003/Alice+Cooper/Teenage+Frankenstein>.

    Missing lyrics by Alice Cooper?

    Know any other songs by Alice Cooper? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Teenage Frankenstein

    7,798
    125     0

    more tracks from the album

    The Life & Crimes of Alice Cooper

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "But you know that when the truth is told; That you can get what you want; Or you can just get ______."
    A bored
    B bald
    C bold
    D old

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Alice Cooper tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!