Well, we got no choice
All the girls and boys
Makin' all that noise
'Cause they found new toys
Well, we can't salute you, can't find a flag
If that don't suit you, that's a drag

School's out for summer
School's out forever
School's been blown to pieces

No more pencils, no more books
No more teacher's dirty looks, yeah

Well, we got no class
And we got no principals
And we got no innocence
We can't even think of a word that rhymes

School's out for summer
School's out forever
My school's been blown to pieces

No more pencils, no more books
No more teacher's dirty looks
Out for summer
Out 'til fall
We might not come back at all

School's out forever
School's out for summer
School's out with fever
School's out completely


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School's Out Lyrics as written by Michael Bruce Alice Cooper

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    Well we got no class And we got no principles (principals) And we got no innocence We can't even think of a word that rhymes.... "We can't even think of a word that rhymes" - -shockingly honest lyrics there. beautiful.
    ramtharon February 21, 2002   Link
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    It basically describes how just about everyone feels at this time of the year...post-graduation, or just after the last day of school. I know it's how I'm feeling right now (asside from the whole "school's been blown to pieces")...I graduate tonight! I can't wait to see what life will bring me. To everyone else who is graduating this year, Good Luck and God Bless You!!
    Tuesdayz_goneon June 03, 2002   Link
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    Heh Heh... school sucks. I love this song
    myownprison333on June 03, 2002   Link
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    This song is wicked I'm always gonna love it! even when I'm a greying old grandma in my rocking chair I'll be headbanging to this
    crazicookion February 05, 2005   Link
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    Umm.... okay
    Llama_Xon February 21, 2002   Link
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    This is my last day and i'm so hyped up. gonna miss all my younger friends, but hey! it's my time now. after today--School's out for-ever!!!
    GNRTOMon June 05, 2002   Link
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    tomorrow is my last day...i cant wait. ive been singing this song for like, the past week!
    emo_is_just_a_labelon June 06, 2002   Link
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    It's an Ok song in short bursts, but it's repetitive and you kinda get weary of it. Still a great anthem for kids though. Obviously about leaving school for summer or even forever. :crazy:
    InTylerWeTruston September 23, 2002   Link
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    I agree with the sentiments of this one totally, even though I had a good time at high school. My best friend and I always put it on the jukebox in our local pub :D
    galadriel82on May 25, 2004   Link
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    i like this song cause you know what SCHOOL SUX
    ilikegnomeson October 11, 2004   Link

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