Stolen Prayer (Alice Cooper)
Song:
Stolen Prayer
Artist:
Alice Cooper
Album:
The Last Temptation
(1994)
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked nor stands in the way of sinners nor sits in the seat of scoffers” – Psalm 1:1
In this episode, we meet up with Pastor Paul Ahnert from Metal Mission of Knoxville (TN).
Our discussion is based on Alice Cooper’s song “Stolen Prayer” from Alice’s 1994 album, The Last Temptation.
Pastor Paul also graciously allowed us to share his article with our “Stolen Prayer” blog post. Be sure to check that out here as well: https://fridayswithalice.com/stolen-prayer-1994/
PODCAST GUEST
Pastor Paul Ahnert
Metal Mission of Knoxville
Alice Cooper shocked the music industry in 1994. With the release of his thirteenth solo studio album, The Last Temptation, Alice also issued a statement to the world of Rock.
With songs like “Nothing’s Free,” “You’re My Temptation,” “Lullaby,” and “Cleansed by Fire,” it was evident that Alice had not only embraced the Christian faith, but he was willing to address the subject on an album.
“The very fact that He [God] cared enough about me to save my life about 20 times, you know, and help me survive a million different things to put me where I am now. And then the challenge I have now, being a Christian in the rock business. You know, He kind of put me in the camp of the Philistines, which is okay.” – Alice Cooper
“Stolen Prayer”
song lyrics:
I walk the streets alone
On feeble bones, I ride
My sins are etched in stone
I got no place to hide
Well, I was unshakable
In what I did believe
I feel so breakable
But have I been deceived
You showed me your paradise
And your carnival of souls
But my heart keeps telling me
That ain’t the place to go
Well, I’m not invincible
So I want you to leave
Well, I’m so convinceable
But have I been deceived
I take your words and try them on
[Chris] Yeah, it’s a perfect fit, boy
You tell me one size fits us all
[Chris] Yeah, like an old straight jacket
Well, tell me why I’m so afraid
All my words are spoken (3 x’s)
In a stolen prayer
I remember yesterday
When things were black and white
Never thought I’d get confused
On what was wrong and right
Well, I’m not unbreakable
With armor on my skin
Well, it’s not unthinkable
I could be fooled again
I take your words and try them on
[Chris] Yeah, it’s a perfect fit, boy
You tell me one size fits us all
[Chris] Yeah, like an old straight jacket
Well, tell me why I’m so afraid
All my words are spoken (3 x’s)
In a stolen prayer
You steal another minute from my life
You cut a little deeper with your knife
You steal a little breath from my air
And you don’t care
And even though I’m chokin’
All my words are spoken
I take your words and try them on
[Chris] Yeah, it’s a perfect fit, boy
You tell me one size fits us all
[Chris] Yeah, like an old straight jacket
Take this world and try it on
[Chris] Man, you’re lookin’ good boy
Stick your neck out on the block
[Chris] So you won’t miss nothing
Stretch your finger, grab your hair
[Chris] Don’t you feel like screaming
Feel the blood rush from your veins
[Chris] Now you’re a perfect zombie
Now I’m down on my knees
All my words are spoken (5 x’s)
In a stolen prayer
Songwriters:
Alice Cooper / Chris Cornell
Stolen Prayer lyrics
© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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