[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

[Hook]
Learning to match the beat of the Old World man
Learning to catch the heat of the Third World man

[Pre-Chorus 1]
He’s got to make his own mistakes
And learn to mend the mess he makes

[Chorus]
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 arranger
And a young boy bearing arms
He’s got a problem with his power
Weapons on patrol
He’s got to walk a fine line
And keep his self-control
[Hook]
Trying to save the day for the Old World man
Trying to pave the way for the Third World man
Oh, man!

[Pre-Chorus 2]
He’s not concerned with yesterday
He knows constant change is here today

[Chorus]
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

[Hook]
Learning to match the beat of the Old World man
Learning to catch the heat of the Third World man

[Outro]
He's a New World man
He's a New World man