Bombers
Gary Numan · Dream Corrosion [1994]
I see a policeman, crying in the backseat of a dying Ford
Hotel waiters leave the bedrooms of stars who are far too old
And no-one ever told me that I could be so cold
Bombers fight at zero feet, feet
Bombers fight at zero
I see an old man knocked to the ground and beaten by the vicar's wife
No one stops to help, they're far too busy trying to save their own lives
A tiny girl screams for mother and wanders out into the street
I saw her going down underneath a thousand people's running feet
Bombers fight at zero feet, feet
Bombers fight at zero
All the nurses pulling needles from their arms, hope it lasts all night
All the soldiers curse the day they joined the army and prepare to fight
In silent bars, in silent rooms, in silent cars, you hide where you can
And me, I know just where you are, you see, I'm a bomber man
Bombers fight at zero feet, feet
Bombers fight at zero
Bombers fight at zero feet, feet
Bombers fight at zero
Bombers
Gary Numan's 'Bombers' stands as a defining track from his 1994 album Dream Corrosion, marking a significant evolution in his sound following the synth-pop dominance of the early 1980s. While his earlier work with Tubeway Army and solo releases like The Pleasure Principle established him as a pioneer of electronic music, this recording reflects a matured approach that blends atmospheric textures with a more organic, rhythmic foundation. The song captures the essence of Numan's enduring fascination with themes of isolation and technological alienation, delivered through his signature baritone vocals and a production style that balances cold synthesis with warmth. It serves as a testament to his ability to maintain artistic relevance across decades, bridging the gap between his iconic 1970s roots and the evolving electronic landscape of the 1990s.