New World Man Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson
Hes a rebel and a runner Hes a signal turning green Hes a restless young romantic Wants to run the big machine
Hes got a problem with his poisons But you know hell find a cure Hes cleaning up his systems To keep his nature pure
Learning to match the beat of the old world man Learning to catch the heat of the third world man
Hes got to make his own mistakes And learn to mend the mess he makes Hes old enough to know whats right But young enough not to choose it Hes noble enough to win the world But weak enough to lose it --- Hes a new world man...
Hes a radio receiver Tuned to factories and farms Hes a writer and arranger And a young boy bearing arms
Hes got a problem with his power With weapons on patrol Hes got to walk a fine line And keep his self-control
Trying to save the day for the old world man Trying to pave the way for the third world man
Hes not concerned with yesterday He knows constant change is here today Hes noble enough to know whats right But weak enough not to choose it Hes wise enough to win the world But fool enough to lose it ---