Gary Numan

Released: September 10, 1982

Songwriter: Gary Numan

Producer: Gary Numan

[Verse 1]
I intrude on patience
I intrude on young hearts
I intrude on all such things
That can take you by surprise
Time and time again
So?

I've no welcome for you
I've no welcome for talk
I've no welcome in my house
I've tried too love, you know
Time and time again

[Verse 2]
Oh look, there's a man inside
The head's not the museum it's supposed to be
We sleep with machines that breathe
And some even have names the executive dream

We're all substance here
I'll sing a song from the film that broke your heart
Oh, look at the smile that cracks
Tomorrow we'll be civilized
And buy the whole world clothes

[Verse 3]
We don't believe in you
We're specialized mechanics in repairing the bitch
You bounce around my head
You say it's illegal but I'm sure it's okay

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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