[Verse 1]
He's a rebel and a runner, he's a signal turning green
He's a restless, young romantic, wants to run the big machine
He's got a problem with his poisons, but you know he'll find a cure
He's cleaning up his systems to keep his nature pure
[Pre-Chorus]
Learning to match the beat of the Old World Man
Learning to catch the heat of the Third World Man
[Chorus 1]
He's got to make his own mistakes and learn to mend the mess he makes
He's old enough to know what's right, but young enough not to choose it
He's noble enough to win the world, but weak enough to lose it
He's a New World Man
[Verse 2]
He's a radio receiver, tuned to factories and farms
He's a writer and a ranger and a young boy bearing arms
He's got a problem with his power, with weapons on patrol
He's got to walk a fine line and keep his self-control
[Pre-Chorus]
Trying to save the day for the Old World Man
Trying to pave the way for the Third World Man
[Chorus 2]
He's not concerned with yesterday, he knows constant change is here today
He's noble enough to know what's right, but weak enough not to choose it
He's wise enough to win the world, but fool enough to lose it
He's a New World Man
[Outro]
Learning to match the beat of the Old World Man
He's learning to catch the heat of the Third World Man
He's a New World Man
He's a New World Man