Down in the Park
Gary Numan
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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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Written by: Gary Anthony James Webb
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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Album InformationThe 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.
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Song ConceptThe 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.
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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.
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PopularityDespite 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.
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Cover VersionsThe 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.
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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.
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Live PerformancesThe 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.
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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.
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Song PresenceThe 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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