it's so quiet and dark and i shouldn't be here

this machine won't last for always



just my steel friend and me i stand brave by his side

this machine is all i live for



i can see in your eyes you're not so sure about me

this machine is my voice please listen



it's so noisy and bright and i just love being here

this machine will last for my life





Gary Numan, "Steel And You", _T_u_b_e_w_a_y _A_r_m_y (Beggars Banquet/ATCO 1978