My Centurion
Gary Numan · Warriors [1983]
Dark corners
I know
Something is wrong.
No fear
No talking
Just this long wait for pain
Scream scream
We're going down
My centurion dies
All I can do now is wait for the noise
I'm so helpless and
I could just cry inside
'No! No!'
Oh God
Look at the speed
We're going in
So this
Is death and
It's so
Calm I'm surprised
All I can do now is wait for noise
This machine
No sign of life
Only the whisper of air
She won't turn
She won't climb
She won't stop
She won't fly
I'm falling
I'm silent
I'm thinking
I'm waiting for this thing to end.
All I can do now is wait for the noise.
My Centurion
My Centurion stands as a defining track from Gary Numan's 1983 album Warriors, capturing the artist's evolution during his synth-pop peak. The recording reflects the darker, more aggressive textures that characterized this era of his discography, moving away from the pure new wave sound of his earlier Tubeway Army days. As a key component of the Warriors project, the song showcases Numan's ability to blend electronic instrumentation with dramatic, atmospheric production. This work remains a significant song in his extensive catalogue, illustrating his enduring influence on the electronic music genre. The track exemplifies the bold sonic experimentation that has sustained his career for decades, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative momentum that defined the early 1980s.