Gary Numan

Released: October 20, 1997

Songwriter: Gary Numan

Producer: Gary Numan

[Verse 1]
Thought I was asleep, lost to dreams
I was dying in a big machine
Didn't think the voice that called me could be real
Thought I woke up, lost my faith
I was staring at the face of rage
Didn't think I'd see the demon in his heart
Thought I saw blood turn to wine
A vision from the angel wars
Didn't think I'd find the saviour in the dark
Thought I saw a light tear the storm
Showing me the way to God
Didn't know that Heaven died and went to Hell

[Chorus]
Blessing is dead heaven
Blessing are shadows and pain
Blessing is dead heaven
Blessing is death in his name

[Verse 2]
Thought I saw rain black and cold
Falling on a child's grave
Thought I saw an angel laugh and piss on it
Thought I saw a dance strange and cruel
Swaying to the screams of men
Thought I saw the Lord's disciples laugh at that
Thought I saw love sacrificed
Mary under three wise men
Thought I saw the virgin look at me and cry
Thought I saw a cross and Jesus dead
Burning in the midnight sky
Thought I saw God dancing in the flames

[Chorus]
Glory is dead heaven
Glory is shadows and pain
Glory is dead heaven
Glory is death in his name

[Bridge]
Do you confess?
Cleanse your sin
Do you believe in the word of God?

[Chorus]
Welcome to dead heaven
Welcome to shadows and pain
Welcome to dead heaven
Welcome to death in his name

Gary Anthony James Webb (born 8 March 1958), known professionally as Gary Numan, is an English singer, songwriter, composer, musician and record producer.

Born in Hammersmith, West London, he first entered the music industry as lead singer of the new wave band Tubeway Army. After releasing two albums with the band, Numan released his debut solo album The Pleasure Principle in 1979.

With number-one singles “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?” and “Cars”, Numan achieved his peak of mainstream popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but maintains a cult following.

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