New Man Theme

[Verse 1]
Now this is my escape from many things on many levels
I couldn't settle the pedal
These are words of a rebel
Come and dance with the devil in the bloody meadow
The ground is metal from the honor of a soldier's medal
I used to revel in the ways that were before me
Go to school, get a job, come on, you know the usual story
I was eighteen and just about to hit the college scene
On to Colgate, considered it prestigious and pristine
What I mean, I was told
That in life there's a goal and it's gold
Those without it die unhappy and cold
Another unwritten code
A savage story that's told
By the media, the medium by which we're controlled
It doesn't benefit the spirit or the soul
So when I enrolled, I went bold
Here's my list of things I wanted to know: myself
End of list, get the gist?
Professors are pissed
Tally up the classes I missed
But I did read books, opened up my mind, took a look within
Noticed hiphop was oozing through my skin
Cut my demo at the end of ninety-four
After hustling to get loot
Troopin' far and sleepin' on floors
Went to college as an athlete with speed and a fade
And came home as a dread who use his pen as a blade
Did I make the right decision?
Well, my folks don't think so
I let them down, I'm in my room, I'm locking my do'

[Chorus]
(It's a new day)
I'm black, strong
Intelligent man, you ain't steering me wrong
(It's a new day)
I got heart, skill
Follow my calling, drop knowledge and build
(It's a new day)
They can't hold me back
They can't hold me back
(It's a new day)
(It's a new day)
(It's a new day)
(Whatcha gonna do?)

[Verse 2]
My once beloved room became hell
Burning flesh is the smell
The temperature rose
My self-esteem fell
In the morning, I would rise to get some cereal
Then return to my torture quarters for my slaughter and burial
Paralyzed by the tears from my father's eyes
Couldn't even raise my head to notice somber skies
Mom and I would sit and chat about me getting back on track
She'd leave then I'd crawl into my lack of confidence trap
What a vicious format
The system sets parameters for livin'
By using tunnel vision funneled to the money system
Ads are dads
Sitcoms are moms
Dollars are our legs and arms
And our heart is a bomb
Detonate if you hesitate
To slave or matriculate
You'd better participate
Survival's your interest rate
Financing is Manson
Hopes are held for ransom
Power's dancing
Sorrow's the anthem
But let's return to this point in time where I'm
Standing next to my ex-job's "Help wanted" sign
You'll find my mind overflowing with adrenaline and energy
I infuriated my enemy with my integrity
Essentially, if you wanna work there, don't mention me
They'll cut in half your pay and punch your face as a penalty
I'm self-empowered, hit the showers, I'm on the go
I'm going to the club, I'm out my crib, I'm lockin' my do'

[Chorus]
(It's a new day)
I'm black, strong
Intelligent man, you ain't steering me wrong
(It's a new day)
I got heart, skill
Follow my calling, drop knowledge and build
(It's a new day)
They can't hold me back
They can't hold me back
(It's a new day)
(Whatcha gonna do?)
(It's a new day)