: It is now widely regarded as a liberating anthem that brought awareness to social issues rarely discussed in rock music during the mid-70s.
: Contrary to common misconceptions that it refers to menstruation, Alice Cooper and Dick Wagner have explicitly stated it is about domestic violence and emotional "bleeding" from the heart and soul. Only Women Bleed
: Despite the controversy, it became a major hit, reaching #1 in Canada and #12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . : It is now widely regarded as a
: To avoid protests from feminist groups and to secure radio airplay, the single was often shortened to "Only Women" by Atlantic Records. : To avoid protests from feminist groups and
"Only Women Bleed" is a 1975 power ballad by Alice Cooper, co-written with guitarist Dick Wagner for the album Welcome to My Nightmare . While often misunderstood upon its release, the song is a poignant commentary on the emotional and physical toll of and the subservient role of women in society at the time . Key Facts About the Song
: Cooper included the ballad in his Welcome to My Nightmare stage show as a "soft, romantic, and touching moment" to contrast with his more macabre theatrical themes.