New World Man
Rush
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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 the 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 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 And 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 He's a radio receiver Tuned to factories and farms He's a writer and ranger and a young boy bearing arms He's got a problem with his powers His weapons on patrol He's 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 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 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
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Written by: Neil Elwood Peart, Gary Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich
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10 facts about this song
New World Man" Release"New World Man" is a track by the Canadian rock band Rush, released on their 1982 album "Signals."
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Chart SuccessThis song reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in the United States. It was also the band’s highest-charting single in the U.S, peaking at number 21 on Billboard Hot 100.
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Song DurationWith a length of three minutes and 42 seconds, "New World Man" is one of Rush's shortest songs.
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Songwriting and ComposingThe band members, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, all contributed to the songwriting and composing of "New World Man."
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song, penned by Neil Peart, explore the dichotomy of a man in the modern age being capable of incredible technological advances, yet still plagued by primal instincts.
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Last Minute AdditionInterestingly, "New World Man" was the last track to be written and recorded for the "Signals" album. It was added to use up remaining space on the vinyl release.
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RecordingThe band recorded the "Signals" album, including "New World Man," in Le Studio, located in Morin-Heights, Quebec.
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Genre"New World Man" is classified within the Progressive Rock genre, a style Rush is famous for pushing into mainstream popularity.
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Music VideosThe music video for "New World Man" primarily consists of live footage of Rush, with interspersed shots of various global landmarks indicating the 'worldliness' of the song’s protagonist.
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Live PerformancesDespite its chart success, "New World Man" was not frequently played live by Rush after the Signals tour. The band stated this was due to the difficulties in replicating its studio sound live.
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