This song is not about drugs, it is about a girl you know is toxic but you still cant stay away

@ettiennemalan8487

2 күн бұрын

I have someone like that in my life and she destroys me every time but I can't stay away. She is slowly killing me

@fredriknilsson6042

2 күн бұрын

@@ettiennemalan8487 sorry about that

@galadballcrusher8182

Күн бұрын

Exactly like la vida loca

@moumatou1

20 сағат бұрын

it is about his alcohol addiction in the guise of a woman.

Alice Cooper is one of the humblest rock icons. He makes time for the fans, is always doing some charity outing, and really hammers home that a dark image doesn't always reflect a dark heart.

@dave30076

3 күн бұрын

Yep, he's an old fella you'll see a lot on the golf course, and one of his really good friends was Glen Campbell.

This song isn't about illicit drugs, it's a song about a toxic relationship. Alice specifically speaks out against drugs with the song "Hey Stoopid"

Hmm I dont think Alice Cooper himself said that it is about drugs use. Here is what he himself has said about this song: "“‘Poison’ was that dark, sensual, come hither song,” the singer explains. “It was an immediate hit. It was one of those songs that just went through the roof all over the world…the message was ‘you’re poison, I love you, but I know you’re going to kill me’ and everybody has been through that.” Basically it is about that love that you know is bad for you but you cant help but be with that person even if you know that you will eventually get hurt.

@alricaneshama

22 сағат бұрын

Although Alice Cooper has never confirmed the meaning of Poison, many theories say that the poison he speaks of is the alcohol he was addicted to for a long time. This would be confirmed by verses that metaphorically could refer to a bottle such as: I wanna taste you but your lips are venomous poison. You’re poison, running through my veins.

Alice Cooper puts on some of the best live shows I've ever seen, and I've seen some great ones in my life. I saw him in my hometown last year and it was amazing. Sold out show. Super nice dude, as well. Spent a lot of time walking around our Downtown district and frequenting the local businesses. He even used a costume from a local shop in his show. Just a cool Friday the 13th night.

I have been an Alice fan and seen pretty much every tour since the 70s. His touring band the last few years has been the best in the business. I am a HUGE fan of guitarist Nita "Hurricane" Strauss who I have also caught live doing solo performances. Alice is touring with Rob Zombie... if you get a chance, you should definitely catch a show. We are lucky to still have Alice performing live so catch him while you can.

7:05 Charles is dead wrong about associating this with heroin. This was released in 90ish time frame, and Alice had been sober since 1985. Keep in mind Desmond Child was working heavily on the album, producing and writing songs with Alice. The lyrics may have come from Desmond Child. But as a 45 year long supporter of Alice Cooper (he's playing 70 dates in 2024 BTW), I take strong exception to anyone implying this was about Alice romanticizing about drugs.

@sophiecooper1824

4 күн бұрын

There was an interview on KZread where Alice clearly states it's about the girl you know is toxic but you still want her . I don't know where people get the idea that the song is about drugs 😂

@donaldriddle230

4 күн бұрын

Alice Cooper is a Devout Christian. He did at one time have an Alcohol problem, but that was a long time ago. This song has Nothing whatever to do with Drugs!! People really ought to do the due diligence before blessing everyone with their "Knowledge".

@chrismaverick9828

4 күн бұрын

@@sophiecooper1824 Definitely this.

Saw him with the Scorpions several years ago. One of the best live shows I have seen. It’s not a concert. It’s a show.

I’ve so enjoyed watching you grow through your videos over the years and congrats on moving to my home state of Florida. Miami is like no place else ❤

Alice Cooper does the best stage shows. I saw him three times in concert and they’re great.

The bass player who accompanied Alice Cooper at that time was none other than Kip Winger. Excellent bass player and an incredible voice. He has some great solo albums that you should listen to.

1 of his most creative is years ago/Steven. A must listen to

Alice is a great guy and still a very positive and visible fixture in the Phoenix area where he and his wife live. He has music schools to support music education for kids, Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers and holds a great concert every christmas as a charity fund raiser, Alice' Christmas Pudding, now in its 21st year. Have run into a him a few times on golf courses, just a good man along with him being a musician.

"poison" comes from the album "thrash" where several of the greatest rock singers of the era (and beyond) did backing vocals - Steven Tyler, Vince Neil, Jon Bonjovi....

Can you imagine the chat between Alice Cooper who is a member of a celebrity band called Hollywood Vampires...when discussing that song with his bandmate Johnny Depp?

First time ever I've listened to Alice Cooper. Pleasantly surprised.

You should check out a live clip of Alice singing Only Women Bleed. It's great rock & roll theater!!

To quote a great description of rock from a video game: "It gets into your blood, fills your soul, makes you feel alive!"

Should listen to Alice Cooper's "Only Women Bleed"....

Bed of nails by Cooper is a rocking tune also.

Ok, that's eerie that I talked about half expecting you to break into a song from Carmen and now you're actually going to do it.

was on the Alice cooper Concert some weeks ago, and they killed it. great show. he still is rocking it and Nita Strauss is a goddes on the guitar.

An Alice Cooper concert is craziness. Saw him first time on the Billion Dollar Babies Tour. Unfortunately some bum threw a big firecracker on stage and a guitar player, didn't know which one, was hit by breaking glass. Ended concert after 3 songs. The crowd would have killed the guy who threw it if identified.

Alice is live MUSIC THEATER LOVE HIM>

You should also listen to some of Alice Cooper's earlier works. I'm Eighteen Welcome to My Nightmare Billion Dollar Babies Only Women Bleed School's Out My personal favorite album of his is "The Last Temptation," which served as the soundtrack to a series of comic books. As for him being the "son of a preacher," he is now a devout Christian.

Alice Cooper is the Godfathers of Shock Rock

Alice is timeless

The producer of this, Desmond Child, is one of the best producers ever, especially in the 1980's like this is from so it's no small wonder the production on this is so good.

Love your reactions as always

not sure if you already know this or not, but for those who don't, when alice cooper started his career, he felt there were too many 'rock heroes' so he set out to be a 'Rock Villain'.

Cogratulations on Graduating,. Keep up the great work

Hi Maggie, and happy pre birthday :) Some mire "operatuc* metal sings: KISS, "Under the Rose" Sixx: AM, "Dead Man's Ballet" Savatage, "Gutter Ballet" Within Temptation, "The Heart if Everythung" Warlock, "I Rule the Ruins" Van Canto, "Rebellion" Queensryche, "Suite: Sister Mary"

Alice's (Vince's) problem was drink, not drugs really. He became an alcoholic, but recovered from that. He's one of the nicest guys in rock music; funny, compassionate and personable. His friends have included characters like Vincent Price, Groucho Marx and Ronnie Corbett!

And my great Aunt Donna will be 108 on the 4th !!

we can all see and hear you let’s get on with the show please

Not sure if you have did a comment on Deep Purple Child In Time, live version. It's a anti war song. From me the song is from the view of PEACE SPIRIT. Throughout the song there are 3 set of of 3 screams WW1. WW2, and Vietnam. The ending scream is PEACE giving up on humanity. As a performer you will be impressed of the note he hits. Thanks

One of his biggest hits and my fave of his. The subject of addiction has proved a super-fertile ground for songwriting. But I like the way he uses a type of poetic euphemism to craft the lyrics. As an artist suffering from substance abuse, I’m sure he needed a creative outlet to channel and funnel his experience. And as for me, even though I have my habits and fixes, I’ve never touched any hard stuff. If I did, I might be one of the too many homeless types sadly lost on the streets of the city where I live.

@fredriknilsson6042

2 күн бұрын

Its about a girl not drugs

@matthewgoodA1206

2 күн бұрын

I stand corrected.

Alice Cooper and Meat Loaf are both examples of different forms of what I call "Theater Rock" This is rock that could easily be part of a MT stage show (and in Meat Loaf's case is now)

There's two versions of the Video the difference being a version with a Topless Model. I also loved the Live version from Trashes The World with the extended Guitar intro.

When Alice Cooper started he said he had a chioce of being an engineer for NASA or a Rock Star. (Yes, he had already been hired for NASA), so he went with where he could make more money.

Gee that was only 50 years ago for me-HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! For something on the toplc, try the Rolling Stones with" Sister Morphine " live in Argentina "I've slept in the gentle arms of the sister in the wake of serious and very painful operation , for short respite,- when called on in true need she can be a gentle and comforting angel, but called without need,and, or abused she can become a cruel, murderous demon-happily I've only known her gentle side, and that briefly.

Desmond Child performing his magic once again

Hey young lady... try Alice copper... generation landslide... early copper

Alice definitely has one of the best live acts around.

@macthir13en87

16 сағат бұрын

It's about the girl you already know is bad for you...breaking you...but you can't help yourself....if you like topics like this I try The Kill Devil Hills from Australia, Forsaken Few...and Drinking Too Much are good....James Leg covers Drinking Too Much and I'm torn between them as they touch Me differently...and James has an amazing voice

Check out the story (interview) he tells about when Alice Cooper met Elvis Presley.

my fave Alice Album. Also check out House of Fire and Bed of Nails

To settle the argument going on whether it's about drugs or a woman. Alice said it's about that thing you live thats bad for you. So it could be about drugs or a bout someone you love that's toxic to you. It is interpretive. It can be about anything you love that is bad for you. So you are all BOTH RIGHT.

As an opera singer, do you ever react to opera? Cecilia Bartoli singing Agitata due Venti by Vivaldi? Joan Sutherland's Mad Scene from Lucia? Birgit Nilsson's Liebestod? I love opera and rock

Love what you are saying about drugs and addiction.

I saw the original band twice

Hi Maggie Renee

My birthday is on the 9th !!

😢j love your reactions. I do not always agree with the music you are getting suggestions for. This one was superb. And anything not mainstream will, always be my thing.

Other excellent AC songs from that era: 'Bed of Nails', 'Feed my Frankenstein' and 'Love's a loaded Gun". There is also "Hey Stoopid" which is an anti-drug song including some other rock Icons, virtually all of which dealt with addiction. It's also one of the few times you'll see Slash's face without his hair and hat being in the way.

I beat my addiction alcohol 40 years ago. 1983 was the last time I had any alcohol or even smoked pot.

No More Mister Nice Guy Steven I Never Cry You And Me Eighteen Only Women Bleed Is It My Body Under My Wheels How You Gonna See Me Now

You might like Def Lepard's Hysteria.

you look amazing so looking forward to carmen

I have to echo what others have already said. Reading Poison as being about drugs is dead wrong....sorry Charles

Oh man , the thumbnail made me think you were going to react to something other than Poison. Don't get me wrong i love that song but it is his least theatrical song ever. Maybe next time you could react to a live concert of Alice instead . That will really show you his incredible showmanship , i recommend School's Out from Hellfest 2022 Also when did you react to the live version ? I can't find it. Also also never listen to this Charles person again . The song is not about drugs it's exactly what the lyrics say ( a girl you know is not good for you but you want her anyway)

@percyzombie407

4 күн бұрын

Agreed. Ballad of Dwight Frye live would be an interesting reaction.

@fredriknilsson6042

2 күн бұрын

It was not Alice Cooper live it was her reacting live

@sophiecooper1824

2 күн бұрын

@@fredriknilsson6042 but she said she already watched the live version before . Why would she react twice to the music video ?

@fredriknilsson6042

2 күн бұрын

@@sophiecooper1824 Sorry i missed that she said that. It is a little strange because she seems to watch it for the first time. And the person requesting it is also strange explaining it is about drugs when it is actually about a girl

Love it.. check out Anastacia a Fabulous unique and powerful voice. A remarkable duet with Eros Ramazzotti "I Belong To You"

Imagine you heard Poison for the first time...

@RossNixon

3 күн бұрын

I did, although it seems familiar. First time I've seen a video of Alice Cooper at least.

"Poison" is a song by American musician Alice Cooper. Written by Cooper, producer Desmond Child and guitarist John McCurry, the song was released as a single in July 1989 from Cooper's eighteenth album, Trash. It became one of Cooper's biggest hit singles in the United States, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. The power ballad[6][7] performed even better in the UK by peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart. "Poison" marked a major comeback for Alice Cooper, becoming his first Top 10 hit in the US and UK for 12 and 16 years respectively, and remains one of his best known songs. It is ranked by Billboard as the "91st top song of 1989", while Ultimate Classic Rock ranked it as the "7th best Alice Cooper song", commenting "Poison sounds like a typical '80s pop-metal number at times, but Cooper’s intensity brings it to a whole other level."[8] The song's main riff was written by guitarist John McCurry, who two years earlier had used it for the John Waite track "Encircled". Music video There are two versions of the video to the song, one of which shows Alice Cooper being chained to a bizarre mechanism and singing while a ghostly woman looms over him. The original video had to be censored for showings during the day, due to shots of a topless model. Rana Kennedy plays the roles of both women in the video but the topless scene were shot with a body double.[9] This is notably visible in the video. The studios in which the video was filmed in spring of 1989 have since been torn down and are now a parking lot in Los Angeles. The video is still often played on MTV Classic's Metal Mayhem. Personnel

@roddow612

3 күн бұрын

Thanks. I always wanted to know to to copy paste Wikipedia

@stevebrown9955

3 күн бұрын

You seem to have issues with you being wrong heroine it was about a lady stop making shit up to fit your needs did it make you feel important remember you started this with your lies so to you have a great day

You talk about what happened to your 20’s? This song was a bit of a comeback for Alice Cooper at the ripe “old age” of 41🤔 I was 19 when this came out. That was 35 years ago🤨

Ela tem que ver a versão da Tarja

My vice is over eating

Why Miami(Florida)?

Hola Maggie deberías Escuchar "Hey stupid by Alice Cooper"

This is 💯 about a girl. People need ti quit trying to find hidden meanings. It's not drugs

When are you going to to Wings?

not to much with alice but fun when your are a 70/80's kid.

Sou brasileiro

Please REACT to: Papa Roach - Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)

40 years ago, alcohol all most killed him, but he beat in got clean

She's heard this before, eh?

Hi

Great song, love Alice Cooper, 70's stuff was better. In saying that, I liked the 1989 song from him "House of Fire"

I don't think that it's about heroine !! I think it's about wanting a woman who he knows is no good for him but he can't help it because there is something about her that he can't resist because she's almost become a part of him !!

Oiiiiii bom dia

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This is eighties Alice; not bad; but not as good as old school. :)

While you are free to interpret music any way you like, this song, according to Alice, is about a toxic woman, not heroin.

Hey, babe! Break us off with some musical knowledge! 😊

@zacharyhall5263

4 күн бұрын

The Santa Barbara area is b-e-a-utiful, btw.

For comparison take a listen to Tarja Turunen's (Nightwish) version. And there is no evidence the song is about heroin. The consensus is that it is about an overwhelming and dangerous lust/love of a woman.

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To me this was the last great metal or hard rock song to come out of the 80's because sadly not long after this grunge would take over for a while. Thankfully metal would come back.

What on earth?? Nothing to do with drugs... 🤷

greetings and love from Germany. Has this guy, whats his name, Charles himself a problem with some substance or how does he come to give the song a completely wrong meaning? I mean he can interpret the song as he wants, but he shouldn't claim that Vincent Furnier (Alice) dedicated his song to drugs, which is completely absurd. And btw. the video you´ve watched was the censored version. Cause the pussy KZread is too woke to show womens skin and hot topless models. I just don't understand why many metal lyrics are still interpreted as drugs, even though the lyrics are pretty clear. Any fool can see that the song is about a fatal love affair. The person being sung about is described as poisonous, both physically and emotionally. She is like a "cruel device", a cruel device that causes pain, and her blood is "like ice", symbolizing her coldness and indifference to the singer's feelings. He is aware that this person is causing him pain ("One look could kill"). She is a source of suffering ("your thrill"), but he cannot break away from her ("I don't wanna break these chains"). The poison metaphor is used throughout to illustrate the harmful and addictive nature of this relationship. He is caught in her web ("Your web, I'm caught") and although he knows that she is harming him ("I want to hurt you just to hear you screaming my name"), he cannot stop desiring her. Overall, "Poison" is a song about obsessive and destructive love that damages both physically and emotionally.

so you're still crazy after all these years....

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This song is NOT about heroin. It is about toxic relationship. Please change your information supplier

this song was about aids when it first come out

@lancehunger352

2 күн бұрын

Where did this idea come from?????

You got it all wrong.. jeeze. Its about a woman he knows isnt good for him

You talk WAY too much!

Ten minutes introduction. Interruptions every few seconds. Not enjoyable to watch.

Alice Cooper definitely.. early Allison concert he had a boa constrictor he would bring on stage. School's out was a really good hit. 18 that's a really good one how long left welcome to My nightmare. Those right there would be the top three to play. And not only did I beat the addiction on alcohol as I mentioned in 2013 during my cancer surgery I had died for a short time had an out of body experience and had something revealed to me that it wasn't my fault for what happened. I blamed myself for my mum's death. Long story and nobody would understand unless I explain it. But I saw the doctors trying to revive me before I got confirmation that it wasn't my fault. And she was there and told me that it wasn't and that she was tired and just wanted to go home. My mother had emphysema really bad. And when I moved to Texas after being here about a week he had passed and I took care of her for the last 3 years of her life back home in Ohio. An app for telling me she gave me a hug I gave her one back she kissed me on the cheek and I gave her one too and then I actually saw her crossover. And then I came back into my body and woke up very quickly and I was joking with the nurses. Nobody does that coming out from surgery. Edible doctors and are probably still does today how that even happened.

Schools out- next❤👈🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

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