Gary Numan - Petals Lyrics






I see bodies in the mirror
I see baddies in the square
I'm quite partial when it's suits me
I'm a septic nom de guerre
What's this problem that you speak of?
Is it more than meat and bone?
I'd like to crown you with my ardor but my heart has been dethroned.

And we all sing
No glow
Idiocy
No hope

And we all sing
No glow
Idiocy
No hope

I see petals in the mirror
I see pity in my prayer
I'm the hero when it suits me
I'm the landlocked mal de mer
I'm the vestal vitriolic
And my rose has overgrown.
I'd like to haunt you with my caustic
But my ghost and soul's on loan

And we all sing
No glow
Idiocy
No hope

And we all sing
No glow
Idiocy
No hope

I'm a fiend and a feeling
And I'm likely to offend
I'm a doom soaked anabolic
I'm the fog yet to descend

I'm the fog yet to descend

And we all sing
No glow
Idiocy
No hope

And we all sing
No glow
Idiocy
No hope





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  1. J.... c....

    Sadly universal credit is making it a daily thing not just for men but me.

  2. G.... B....

    8 cops watched this video.

  3. L.... F....

    Fucking GENIUS

  4. B.... D....

    ooh that bass though

  5. a.... ....

    Everything Bleeds!

  6. c.... j....

    My goodness, the whole package (video, lyrics, music) is amazing! Very disturbing on first view but now can't stop viewing! The 'behind the scenes' clip of the making of Petals is great too.

  7. M.... M....

    This is such an amazing song.

  8. M.... M....

    that's not a wig

  9. M.... N....

    I remember Lee and I being in my car, on our way to a Numangig, we were singing this song xx

  10. M.... N....

    I still can't get enough of this song...the lyrics are amazing, the singing, the music, the whole concept! You guys keep on rocking! xx

  11. n.... a....

    firstly, i am respectfully asking you that if you call him by his first name," have respect"........don't be nasty........secondly i am hoping that your hair, nails and teeth fall out and you can have none of them replanted......MY NAME IS SMITH...YOUR SILENCE IS MY TRADE...<3...

    n.... a....

    oh...i always thought he said....your silence is my dream

  12. G.... G....

    Great song and o suppose yes a disturbing video but no matter if you thing the video is in bad taste or not you have respect Gary Numan for not being a conformist just sell records have always respected the man for that and always will

  13. F.... t....

    As a once massive fan of Gary Numan and someone who of late has reached the lowest point in their life to almost taking my own life, I have to say that what you all did with this was superb. Well done Gary, Officers and MIND.

  14. R.... B....

    He gets even better with age !! Video = Unnerving, but brilliant; Music = par excellence :-)

  15. E.... P....

    numan fan since 78, love this, but it hurts

  16. A.... M....

    That is his actual hair and I think it looks good. I like it longer and razored, it looks edgy.

  17. S.... S....

    Gary needs a better wig instead of that ridiculous dead animal he has on his head right now.

  18. e.... ....

    As many people here already pointed out to you this video is not in poor taste and is done well.If it disturbed you thats a good thing.It's meant to bring the reality of suicide and those who suffer from it.The video is really good and it did disturb me a little but in a good way.

  19. l.... B....

    Lee would love this... us on here for him... miss you sweetheart.. when its our turn up there i wanna see em all wearing Numan T-shirts... convert them and keep em rockin xxxx

  20. M.... N....

    Miss you Leeski Carroll...my bro, soulmate. Keep on screeming NUMAAAAAAAN in the skies above xxx

  21. j.... S....

    I love this song so much, it's such an amazing song. Keep It Up

  22. s.... ....

    he was soooooo good on the 5th at UEA!! gary and the officers are really good together! More songs together please!!

  23. s.... ....

    great tune! Gary is as good as ever and moving with the times! Missed this tour due to letting my friend organise it! GUTTED! Next time]

  24. a.... r....

    You guys were fantastic last night In Norwich at the Uea as Gary said you are Fucking Great!!

  25. L.... A....

    Fantastic!

  26. M.... ....

    Dear Officers, lovely music and a great album and I love the song but WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO GARY NUMAN. STOP IT.

  27. W.... ....

    How is this awful you silly woman? This video and the other one, is helping to raise awareness about Suicide!!!

  28. c.... ....

    Utterly Awsome!!!!!

  29. A.... ....

    What the hell are you going on about. We ALL end up on 'one of those slabes'. Don't be so squeamish. One day some fat bloke is going to be cutting your brain out with a bone saw. Me too. Grow up.

  30. O.... ....

    Hi Phil well spotted ;-) Thanks for all the supportive comments guys. Really glad that you get what we tried to achieve. We did it ourselves with a small group of friends and collaborators who we all hold mutual respect for. It was hard work but we all loved doing something real and creative without just hiring someone in to make something thats 'cool in a box'.

  31. P.... N....

    yes its disturbing yes its thought provoking...you cannot sugar coat this issue.if this video stops ONE person from ending their life prematurely then it's all worth it isn't it? Just noticed the closing shot of the plug hole with flower like openings...petals in fact....was that deliberate? good work all

  32. T.... B....

    I think you may have missed the point here. They are not taking the issue lightly at all and it's not meant for children. The figure of Numan is representing a soul in torment realising what it has done to itself - the people doing the autopsy cannot see the soul - obviously - they only see the body. The point being that suicide is not an option - it is meant to disturb, meant to horrify, meant to dissuade people from suicide.

  33. A.... M....

    This song and video is amazing. It is very atmospheric and chilling, it had me viewing with eyes wide open and glued to the screen. I think you nailed this perfectly. Fantastic acting and vocals from Gary and superb music from Officers. I love it love it love it......Well done guys!

  34. S.... C....

    Gary i've been a big fan since 1979 thought the highs & lows. This is a low i'm afraid, the video is awful, sadly you or someone you know may end up on one of those slabes. I feel you have over stepped the mark, i really hope your children do not see this now or in years to come, very distrubing.

  35. c.... s....

    A great acting performance by a great artist. I will be looking for this C.D. . Love from Alberta, Canada.

  36. M.... M....

    Superb collaboration guys - works at every level. Hope it raises the profile of CALM.

  37. l.... B....

    Great Garys haunting tones make it a very good song... the video completes the whole package to perfection. love it!!!

  38. O.... ....

    Yep it is the lovely miss Blackwood on the front row. Thanks for all the comments guys. Means a lot. We all worked hard to pull something together from nothing just to be creative and try and do something different.

  39. B.... ....

    Do I spy Sarah Blackwood on the front row?

  40. M.... N....

    Luv it!!!!!!

  41. r.... ....

    That is just fantastic, worth the wait to see this cut!

  42. D.... ....

    God Farther of Electro :D

  43. c.... ....

    This song and video make for a powerful package!... Yes its a bit disturbing & it made me feel slightly uneasy, but that's the point...Also worthy of note, it sent a shiver down my spine and I couldnt take my eyes off the screen... at least the colours are a bit muted to save the squeamish from passing out!... More disturbing is the rate of suicide in the UK so I hope it helps raise the profile of the charity 'CALM' who offer various forms of support to those in need.

  44. J.... B....

    Gary Numan has wierd toes!

  45. d.... ....

    Nice to see some more context, and Officers in there too! Great- er, cut....