Music For Chameleons

Gary Numan · I Assassin [2004]

At 4 o'clock we land

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.