Music For Chameleons
Gary Numan · I Assassin [2004]
And I'll wave my flag for you
Interest in heart
We are not savage
Like children
We're people
"What Difference" I say
Music for chameleons
Music for chameleons
A dream of Siam
We could leave in the morning
Old friends and shy
We need to win
Like you need to breathe
I've an interest in games
Music for chameleons
Music for chameleons
Gowns for another show
Maybe no-one will come
Here take my arm
I like the pictures
And you like ghost stories
Tomorrow I'll sigh
Music for chameleons
Music for chameleons
Music For Chameleons
Gary Numan's "Music For Chameleons" stands as a defining track from his 2004 album I Assassin, marking a significant return to his electronic roots after a period of rock-oriented work. Released following his 1998 White Noise era, the song synthesizes the atmospheric synth-pop of his early Tubeway Army days with the mature production techniques he had refined over decades. The recording features Numan's signature cold, detached vocal delivery, a hallmark of his artistry that has remained consistent across his discography. As a key component of his later catalogue, the track exemplifies his ability to blend haunting melodies with industrial textures, creating a sonic landscape that resonates with fans of post-punk and electronic music. It serves as a testament to his enduring influence on the genre and his capacity to reinvent his sound while maintaining his unique artistic identity.

