New World Man

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About New World Man

"New World Man" is a hit single from the 1982 album Signals by Canadian rock band Rush. The song was the last and quickest composed song on the album, stemming from a suggestion by then-Rush producer Terry Brown to even out the lengths of the two sides of the cassette version. It went to #1 (on the RPM national singles chart) in Canada, where it remained for two weeks in October 1982. Less successful in the United States, it nonetheless remains Rush's only American top 40 hit, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard singles chart in October and November 1982. On the Cashbox Top 100, it peaked at No. 35. It also hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart (the first Rush single to do so)."New World Man" reached No. 42 in the United Kingdom. A remixed version (released as a double A-side with "Countdown") later reached No. 36 in the UK in early 1983. 


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1992
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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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Rush

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Lifeson, and drummer, percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving their iconic lineup when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first United States tour. Rutsey's departure stemmed primarily from health concerns regarding his diabetes. In 2015 the band played their final show due to Peart's declining health. more »

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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."
Chart Success
This 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.
Song Duration
With a length of three minutes and 42 seconds, "New World Man" is one of Rush's shortest songs.
Songwriting and Composing
The band members, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, all contributed to the songwriting and composing of "New World Man."
Lyrics
The 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.
Last Minute Addition
Interestingly, "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.
Recording
The band recorded the "Signals" album, including "New World Man," in Le Studio, located in Morin-Heights, Quebec.
Genre
"New World Man" is classified within the Progressive Rock genre, a style Rush is famous for pushing into mainstream popularity.
Music Videos
The 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.
Live Performances
Despite 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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