Third World Man
Steely Dan * Track #7 On Gaucho
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Third World Man by Steely Dan
Release Date
Performed by
Steely DanProduced by
Gary KatzWrited by
Donald Fagen & Walter BeckerAbout
This song reflects on the struggles and challenges faced by individuals living in impoverished conditions, particularly focusing on a character named Johnny in a third-world setting.
Third World Man Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Johnny's playroom
Is a bunker filled with sand
He's become a third world man
Smoky Sunday
He's been mobilized since dawn
Now he's crouching on the lawn
He's a third world man
[Chorus]
Soon you'll throw down your disguise
We'll see behind those bright eyes
By and by
When the sidewalks are safe
For the little guy
[Verse 2]
I saw the fireworks
I believed that I was dreaming
Till the neighbors came out screaming
He's a third world man
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Soon you'll throw down your disguise
We'll see behind those bright eyes
By and by
When the sidewalks are safe
For the little guy
[Verse 3]
When he's crying out
I just sing that Ghana Rondo
E l'era del terzo mondo
He's a third world man
[Outro]
He's a third world man
He's a third world man
Third World Man Q&A
Who wrote Third World Man's ?
Third World Man was written by Donald Fagen & Walter Becker.
Who produced Third World Man's ?
Third World Man was produced by Gary Katz.
When did Steely Dan release Third World Man?
Steely Dan released Third World Man on Fri Nov 21 1980.