Down in the Park

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About Down in the Park

"Down in the Park" is a 1979 song by the English band Tubeway Army, featuring lead vocals by Gary Numan. It was released as the first single from the band's second album Replicas, though was not a hit. The song was written and produced by the band's frontman Gary Numan, and despite its lack of commercial success, has been performed by Numan regularly in his live shows throughout the years.


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2005
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Down in the park
Where the mach-men meet the machines
And play 'kill-by-numbers'
Down in the park with a friend called five
I was in a car crash
Or was it the war
But I've never been quite the same
Little white lies like I was there
Come to "Zom-Zom's", a place to eat
Like it was built in one day
You can watch the humans
Trying to run
Oh look there's a rape machine
I'd go outside if he'd look the other way
You wouldn't believe
The things they do
Down in the park
Where the chant is "death, death, death"
Until the sun cries morning
Down in the park with friends of mine
We are not lovers
We are not romantics
We are here to serve you
A different face but the words never change

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Tubeway Army

Tubeway Army were a London-based punk rock and New Wave band led by lead singer Gary Numan. They were the first band of the post-punk era to have a synthesizer-based hit, with their single "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and its parent album Replicas both topping the UK Album Chart in mid-1979. "Are 'Friends' Electric?" was also the only song released by Tubeway Army to be a hit single, making the band technically a one-hit wonder; however, the success of Gary Numan often overshadows the band, leaving them off most one-hit lists. more »

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Written by: Gary Anthony James Webb

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Down in the Park" is a electro-rock song by Tubeway Army, primarily made up of Gary Numan. Numan is a well-respected figure in the British new-wave and electronic music scene.
Album Information
The song is from Tubeway Army's second album "Replicas", released in 1979. This would be last album the band would release under the name Tubeway Army before Numan pursued a solo career.
Song Concept
The song is well-known for its dystopian theme, about a park where machmen (machines) meet. It paints a vivid picture of a future where machines control humanity—a theme that has been recurrent in Numan's works.
Lyrics and Interpretation
"Down in the Park" is a prime example of Numan's explorations of dystopian, science fiction themes. The song tells a chilling tale of a future in which humans are the playthings of machines, and of the darkly fascinating park where this takes place.
Popularity
Despite its dark theme, the song was fairly popular and finished at number 13 on the UK Album Charts. It further solidified Numan's reputation for producing groundbreaking electronic music.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered many times by various artists spanning different genres including rock, heavy metal, electronic, and industrial. Notable covers includes those by Marilyn Manson, Foo Fighters, and Nine Inch Nails.
Cultural Impact
"Down in the Park" has been featured in the TV show "Millennium" and in the movies "Times Square" and "Southland Tales". It's significant in popular culture for its dark synth sounds and science fiction lyrics.
Live Performances
The song remained part of Numan's live repertoire for many years. Even after embarking on his solo career, he occasionally performed it on special occasions.
Song Influence
"Down in the Park" is cited as an influence by various artists. It's known for contributing to the development of the synth-pop and industrial genres.
Song Presence
The song's popularity and cultural impact have seen it appear on various compilation albums and playlists dedicated to the best of 70s and 80s music.

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