Crash
Gary Numan · Dance [1981]
Don't we all
What's it like to
Crash? The driver
Nothing more to prove
So please just send in the machines
We know little of celebrations
And how things are with you
You're hung up on time
You're hung up on age
Now there's me
Now there's me
What is it like to
Crash? The driver
You drink to rumours and talk
About someone new in your bed
There is no game to win so
Get out as fast as you can
Hung up on the time
Hung up on my age
You don't know
You don't know
What it's like to
Crash? The driver
About Crash
Gary Numan's "Crash" stands as a defining track from the 1981 album *Dance*, embodying the stark, mechanical aesthetic of early synth-pop. Released during a pivotal era when the artist transitioned from his industrial roots with Tubeway Army to a more expansive solo sound, the song utilizes a driving, repetitive bassline and cold synthesizer textures to create an atmosphere of urban isolation. The recording captures the essence of Numan's signature style, blending electronic innovation with a brooding vocal delivery that became central to his identity in the early 1980s. As a key component of his discography, "Crash" reflects the genre's shift toward electronic dominance while maintaining the emotional weight characteristic of his work. It remains a significant example of how Numan utilized new technologies to craft a unique sonic landscape that influenced the development of post-punk and electronic music.