Icehouse
Gary Numan · Other Songs - Gary Numan
I've seen them, I've seen the danger
I've seen some things
I'll remember if I live forever.
CHORUS:
I need dream killers
I need your pictures
I don't need heroes
I need opinions
I need religion
I don't need heroes
I'll use the trick
It hurts but I'm thinking clearly.
You bite with sound
Recorded speech is in the throat of your God
(repeat chorus)
Don't break my heart
(repeat chorus)
Wrong place, wrong time.
The American dream's sure to save me.
One more mistake,
So this is the art of survival.
(repeat chorus)
About Icehouse
Gary Numan's "Icehouse" stands as a defining track from his 1980 debut album *The Pleasure Principle*, embodying the stark, synthetic soundscapes that characterized early electronic rock. Released during a period when Numan was pioneering the use of synthesizers and drum machines to create an alienating, futuristic atmosphere, the song serves as a sonic representation of the protagonist's isolation and emotional detachment. Its driving rhythm and cold, mechanical textures established a blueprint for the post-punk and new wave movements, influencing generations of artists who sought to blend organic instrumentation with digital precision. As a cornerstone of Numan's discography, "Icehouse" remains a critical listening experience for those exploring the evolution of electronic music in the late twentieth century, capturing a specific era's fascination with technology and human alienation.