Give the Kid a Break - Alice Cooper

Don’t know why I’m down here

Must be something I said

Or some small imperfection

In my soul or in my head

Don’t know why I’m down here

Don’t reserve to roast or bake

I’m fighting off slanderous allegations

Why don’t you give the kid a break?

You don’t think maybe we could talk this over?

You’re a reasonable man

Could we discuss my grave situation?

I’m a miserable man

And I’m in the frying pan

Give the kid a break

(Give me one good reason why I should)

Give the kid a break

Well… all right, all right, so I made a few mistakes

But listen, for heaven’s sake

(Watch your language, kid)

OK, OK, don’t get hot

(Don't question my judgement)

(He only reaped what he sowed)

(He cast his pearls before swine)

(And that’s good enough for me)

(I don’t want to talk it over)

(Even though I’m a reasonable man)

(Sonny, from over here)

(Looks like you’re in no position to bargain)

(You're a convicted man)

(You're right in the frying pan)

Give the kid a break

Yeah, please, give me a break

Give the kid a break

(Nah, I don’t think so, man)

Come on, you know I got what it takes

Can’t you give me a break?

(Sure thing kid, when hell freezes over)

Ok, don’t give the kid a break

Hey you guys, I thought you were on my side

Don’t give the kid a break

Yeah, well thanks a lot, pals

Listen boss, maybe we can make a little deal

Is there anything I can say

Or some kind of fine I can pay?

Anything?

Don’t know why I’m down here

Must be something I said, I’m sorry

Or some small imperfection

In my soul or in my head

It might be some sort of imperfection

It might be some infection

Or a clear case of misdirection

It must be a small imperfection

In my soul or in my head

Give the kid a break