Man in the Mirror
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For once in my life
It's gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right
As I, turn up the collar on
My favorite winter coat
I see the kids in the streets
With not enough to eat
Who am I to be blind?
Pretending not to see their needs
A summer disregard, a broken bottle top
And a one man soul
They follow each other on the wind ya' know
'Cause they got nowhere to go
That's why I want you to know
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
It's time that I realize
That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?
A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
And a washed-out dream
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
'Cause they got no place to be
That's why I'm starting with me
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make that
Change!
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Oh yeah!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Better change!)
No message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
You gotta get it right, while you got the time
You can't close your, your mind!
(Then you close your, mind!)
That man, that man, that man, that man
With the man in the mirror
(Man in the mirror, oh yeah!)
That man, that man, that man
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Better change!)
No message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make the change
Oh no, no no
I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good!
Chime on!
(Change)
Just lift yourself
You know
You've got to stop it
Yourself!
(Yeah! Make that change!)
I've got to make that change, today!
Hoo!
(Man in the mirror)
You got to
You got to not let yourself
Brother
Hoo!
(Yeah! Make that change!)
You know, I've got to get
That man, that man
(Man in the mirror)
You've got to move! Chime on!
Chime on!
You got to
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
(Yeah! Make that change)
Stand up and lift yourself, now!
(Man in the mirror)
You know it!
You know it!
You know it!
You know it
(Change)
Make that change
"Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson is a song about self-reflection and making a change for the better. Jackson sings about the need for personal growth in order to make a difference in the world. He acknowledges his own faults and past mistakes, and takes responsibility for making things right.
The song begins with Jackson declaring his intention to make a change in his life, and the positive impact that will have. The lyrics then focus on the problems facing society, such as poverty and homelessness, and the fact that many people choose to turn a blind eye to these issues. Jackson acknowledges that he too has been guilty of this in the past, and that it's time to take action.
The chorus of the song repeats the title phrase "Man in the Mirror," emphasizing the need for personal reflection and change. Jackson urges listeners to take a look at themselves and make a change, as that is the only way to truly make a positive impact on the world.
Overall, "Man in the Mirror" is a powerful call to action and a reminder of the importance of personal responsibility for creating positive change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make a change
I want to improve the world by making a positive change
For once in my life
This is the first step towards making a real difference
It's gonna feel real good
I will have a sense of fulfillment through helping others
Gonna make a difference
I want to impact the world in a meaningful way
Gonna make it right
I want to correct past wrongs and improve things for the future
As I, turn up the collar on
As I prepare myself to take action
My favorite winter coat
My beloved clothing item that gives me comfort
This wind is blowing my mind
The reality of the suffering around me is overwhelming my thoughts
I see the kids in the streets
I observe a particular group of people in dire need
With not enough to eat
They lack the basic necessity of life
Who am I to be blind?
I cannot ignore their suffering and pretend everything is fine
Pretending not to see their needs
To ignore them would be an act of ignorance and selfishness on my part
A summer disregard, a broken bottle top
The world can be cold and harsh, with reminders of chaos and neglect
And a one man soul
An individual is capable of making a difference
They follow each other on the wind ya' know
The suffering and hardship is not limited to one person, but experienced by many others
'Cause they got nowhere to go
They lack basic necessities, including a place to call home
That's why I want you to know
I want to share with you, and every other person, my perspective and intention
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
The first step towards making a tangible difference is to improve myself
I'm asking him to change his ways
I will hold myself accountable for my actions, and work to better myself
And no message could have been any clearer
This is a vital message that needs to be shared and understood
If you want to make the world a better place
To make the world a better place, we must start with ourselves first
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
Reflect on your own choices and habits, and work to make improvements
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
Selfish love did not help me, and it will not help the world
It's time that I realize
I understand now that the world needs selfless love
That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
The homeless and financially vulnerable need our help and support
Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?
It would be selfish to ignore the hardships of others and pretend they do not exist
A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
The signs of suffering and hardship are present in nature and people alike
And a washed-out dream
Hopes and dreams can fade away due to the realities of the world
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
Hardship and poverty are pervasive and widespread problems
'Cause they got no place to be
Lacking the basic necessities of living, they lack a physical and emotional sense of belonging
That's why I'm starting with me
The best place to start to make a difference is with ourselves
You gotta get it right, while you got the time
It is important to act fast in making positive changes, as time is limited
You can't close your, your mind!
We must be open-minded and willing to learn and grow from our experiences
If you want to make the world a better place
Changing ourselves is the best way to improve the world
Take a look at yourself and then make that change!
Make a positive change for yourself, and as a result, the world
(Oh yeah!)
(Better change!)
(Man in the mirror)
You gotta move! Chime on!
Take action and make changes to help the world
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
We must take a proactive approach towards improving the world
(Yeah! Make that change)
Stand up and lift yourself, now!
Take action and work to better yourself, and in turn, the world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SIEDAH GARRETT, GLEN BALLARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jahfireuniversal11
But you'll never find happiness
Unless
Ya find it in yourself 1st
Always searching for Love outside
And when you think it's it then your bubble burst
Feeling cursed
Or maybe worst
Spirit the nurse
The doctor
Even at the lowest point still got ya
Look
See
Still breathing
Still receiving
The Love of The Most High
Sigh
Sigh
Please
Just look inside
Yea at times a rollercoaster ride
But away with foolish pride
Let The Divine within be your guide
Love is infinite
And never leaves
Ourselves we spite
With wants n needs
Sewing seeds
Of destruction
Negativity & corruption
Here comes the eruption
Whirlwind
Spiritual volcano
Spewing up out to through
Everyting iNna this flow
Funny not funny
We already know
And still choose to blow
Malice n hate
Argument n debate
Haaahaaaaaa
It is hilarious
Cos all must be
And we
Learn from tasting da dust
Biting da dust
From the bottom we're thrust
Trust
Spirit always reminding
Breaking n grinding
To help us be finding
The 1ne true Love
That lives n remains in the essence of
Every1ne n everyting that does be
Find yourself n find the ultimate key
Bathing in the beauty
The tranquility
At peace with self brings peace with everybody
So what's it all about
I'll buy you gifts today n say
I Love you
Hmmm
I'll Love you more
For every moment you endure
My slips my slides
My ego n pride
Thank you
For accepting me for who what I am
What a beautyfilled feeling stretching forth ma hand
Let ma light shine
I am Divine
Bending perception of mind
To align
That which is to be aligned
Every1ne remember yes
Remember you're blessed
Partner no partner
It's on you to manifest
Your desires
Your dreams
Choose misery n worry or choose streams of infinite beams
Laugh
Smile
Give thanx
Appreciate
And I promise your Love will multiply n create
A beautyfilled feeling inside
A place of appreciation n contentment maybe even the perfect husband or bride
@OmegaBlakX
This is definitely a song we need to hear today.
@KH-rh1dc
Right on brother
@Exodus-sb8so
The video is better than the song and the only answer I have for that is bc every great man who fought for us was shot dead bc peace is free and war is good and expensive go back and look at MLK eyes and JFK they could have been our future
@OmegaBlakX
@@Exodus-sb8so It almost makes you wonder if they were around, how much better along would we be? A message of love and peace versus a country further divided by hate. I'd rather take the peace
@Exodus-sb8so
@@OmegaBlakX Jesus died at 33 with a message of love that took our true king and nailed him to a cross bc of a lack of faith. They wanted him to come down off his cross and show his true self. The part that is scary is they didn't understand the simple fact that he was there to die to save there lives. Love and peace will never win until Jesus fixes it not MLK not JFK and not Trump. There is no-one who can successfully fix this world except Jesus yet that doesn't mean that men are not put here to be like Christ or atleast peace seeking individuals remember blessed is the peace keeper, but the thing about peace is that it comes with a cost
@babiatch
Every day
@smokey8755
yes
@KARKATELCESARENVIADODESA-pv4yd
"MAN IN ZA MIRROR!"
-Illuso
@clem9239
smokey yes
@joemuis23
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/mar/26/michael-jackson-abuse-abuser-sexual with his backstory its even more poignant. people turn to art to express what they can't do themselves.