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Obsolete Lyrics by Toyah

Anthem

1981

(Willcox / Bogen / Glockler)

Obsolete
We're the obsolete
In the dawn
Where fire and darkness meet
An electric chair
And death will greet
To obviate
The obsolete

We'll always exist
We're death denied
Penetrate your walls and slip inside
We'll split your persona
See your mind divide
Pull you apart
Take your mind for a ride

A boy child
A girl child
Discover their lips
Discover scent
What makes life tick
A boy child
A girl child
Discover new tricks
A new reason for fun
Another law to run from

We scanned their skies
With stardust eyes
And kissed their rainbow minds
So we jumped right down
And played the clown
To their glittering kind
They clapped and cheered
It was mighty weird
But we had to go back home
So we went to the ship
For our cosmic trip
Right through their Dome

A boy child
A girl child
Discover their lips
Discover scent
What makes life tick
A boy child
A girl child
Discover new tricks
A new reason for fun
Another law to run from

With reference to the futures
We're just time troubled creatures
With reference to the futures
We're just God's forgotten sons
With reference to your mothers
We're the Devil's wanton beasts
With reference to your brothers
Your sister's pretty neat

Obsolete
We're the obsolete
In the dawn
Where fire and darkness meet
An electric chair
And death will greet
To obviate
The obsolete

Obsolete
We're the obsolete
In the dawn
Where fire and darkness meet
An electric chair
And death will greet
To obviate
The obsolete

Obsolete
We're the obsolete
In the dawn
Where fire and darkness meet
An electric chair
And death will greet
To obviate
The obsolete

Obsolete
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About “Obsolete” by Toyah

Read the complete lyrics to "Obsolete" by Toyah from the album "Anthem" in 1981. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Obsolete" is performed by Toyah. from the album "Anthem" in 1981 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Obsolete", explore more songs by Toyah using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Obsolete" is credited to Toyah. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Obsolete" appears on "Anthem" in 1981.

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