Only Women Bleed -

: The album version is significantly longer (5:49) than the radio single and features more elaborate orchestral arrangements.

: Despite the controversy, it became a major hit, reaching #1 in Canada and #12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . Only Women Bleed

"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 : The album version is significantly longer (5:49)