Stormtrooper in Drag
Gary Numan · Dark Light [2003]
I could call and make you crawl into bed
Questions always questions
I'll just speak in slow motion
About obsessions with boys on the floor
Take that smile off your face
Wipe that tear from your eye
Don't say you're sorry for me
Now look at me like a stormtrooper in drag
And I'll let you feel exactly like I do
It's so disgusting I'm so tired of rhythm
And needles in arms
I don't want your point of view
Nothing to do
Nothing to steal
And there's nothing to say
Love it love it I need to
Stormtrooper in Drag
Gary Numan's 'Stormtrooper in Drag' stands as a striking song on the reissued 'Dark Light' album, blending his signature electronic sound with theatrical flair. Released in 2003, the track reflects Numan's enduring ability to merge sci-fi themes with pop sensibilities, a hallmark of his career spanning from his early Tubeway Army days to his solo work. The song exemplifies his unique vocal style and the cold, mechanical textures that defined his music in the late 1970s and beyond. As part of his extensive discography, it remains a notable example of his exploration of gender and identity within a futuristic context, showcasing his versatility as an artist who consistently pushes boundaries in the electronic and new wave genres.