I was moving around like a modern-day rocket

When this old man, he comes up to me

He looked tired and worn, had dark rings around his sockets

And he spoke very gracefully

He said, "There was a time I was just like you

You might say I'm a hero

There was a time I could touch the new

Now I'm back to zero"

Please sing for me

Once I belonged to the future

Please sing for me

I have to bring this world along

I was once so strong

Well, I faced that old man and said, "You must be crazy

What's become of your hopes for mankind?

There are things in my life that I'll never realize

'Cause your fears have all become mine"

This is my time, I won't be like you

Don't pretend I'm your savior

This is my time, I must start anew

Do me one last favor

Please sing for me

'Cause I belong to the future

Please sing for me

I've got to bring this world along

I must be strong, yeah

Please sing for me

'Cause I belong to the future

Please sing for me

I've got to bring this world along

I must be strong, yeah

Please sing for me

'Cause I belong to the future

Please sing for me

I've got to bring this world along

Please sing for me

Sing for me

Sing for me, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Please sing for me

Sing for me

'Cause I belong to the future

Please sing for me

Please sing for me

Please sing for me