Gary Numan

Observer

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I could stand here for days
Or I could stand here for hours
I could stand here for a lifetime
Watching you and waiting always
I could observe you all

I could wait for a day
Or I could wait for an hour
I could wait here for a lifetime
Watching you and thinking always
I could observe you all

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[inactive Account] On Apr 11, 2004

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2004-04-11 23:42:10

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by xl5ron

22y ago

great song ! how easy it is to observe someone and not say a damn word. i like this song.

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by MrLongrove

21y ago

I do this myself from time to time in a mall or somewhere like that. I sometimes just kind of sit back and observe people, usually women. 'Observer' sounds a lot like 'Cars'. One thing for sure - Paul Gardiner and Cedric Sharpley made a great rhythm section and they really shine on this song.

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by d_lacy

21y ago

this track receives a lot of criticism, much of which i feel is biased. as mrlongrove mentions, it sounds quite similar to "cars" and i believe that misguides people into thinking this is simply a side track or added tune that is leeching off of the other track's hip sound. whatever the case may be, this short song is catchy and captivating. i could listen to him slur out the first two stanzas of the lyrics over and over again and never grow tired of it.

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by NickBush24 7y ago

@d_lacy Plenty of Gary Numan songs borrow elements from other songs of his. I always love when I can spot those elements.

by DJgif

17y ago

I didn't know that this song was criticized. I always wish I could just stare at people forever without it seeming creepy, I could if no one could see me...

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