Gary Numan

Released: September 10, 1982

Songwriter: Gary Numan

Producer: Gary Numan

[Verse 1]
I like new fashion
I like old stories
Like my sister used to tell
This is the voice
This is the picture
I like romantics
But I don't like Steven

[Chorus]
Old men love war songs
Love Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Now I'm Vera Lynn

[Verse 2]
I like the welcome
I like my sunbed
But it burns me alive
I like old heroes
I like old film stars
Dirty pictures...snap snap
I like intrusion
When she's dressed in white
A nervous bride
I don't remember
If she's black or white
This is the heart

[Chorus]
Old men love war songs
Love Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Now I'm Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Love Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Now I'm Vera Lynn

[Verse 3]
This could be it
This could be nothing
Will you remember
When the sparkle dies down
I like Ferraris
I like the fame
Appreciation in the strangest ways
I could believe
In such things for now
Don't like to crash...climb, climb
I like the dancer
Like you're supposed to
I'll keep my mouth shut
But I don't like this

[Chorus]
Old men love war songs
Love Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Now I'm Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Love Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Now I'm Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Love Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Now I'm Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Love Vera Lynn
Old men love war songs
Now I'm Vera Lynn

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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