A man can walk proudly, 
Down in the street. 
A man's not ashamed of what he believes. 

He knows how to laugh, 
He knows when to cry. 
He knows it's best to live. 
He's afraid to die. 

What is a man, 
What is a man? 
What is a man, 
What is a man? 

A man searches, 
For the key to success. 
He'd rather be sure, 
Than take a wild guess. 

He knows how to love, 
He knows how to hate. 
He knows when to move. 
He knows just when to wait. 

What is a man, 
What is a man? 
What is a man, 
What is a man? 

A man can be angry, 
& still hold his tongue 
A man don't give up 
Till the battle is won. 

He knows how to win, 
He's not ashamed to lose. 
He knows his destiny 
is his alone to choose 

What is a man, 
What is a man? 
What is a man, 
What is a man? 
What is a man, 
What is a man? 
What is a man, 
What is a man? 
Just what is a man?