Man in the Mirror
迈克尔·杰克逊 Michael Jackson Lyrics
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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
The track "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson is an introspective plea to change oneself before trying to change the world. The lyrics indicate that it's easy to find flaws in the world, but we must take responsibility and examine ourselves before we can attempt to make things right. Jackson sings, "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." The song encourages listeners to confront their own demons and insecurities to effect change by taking action in their lives. The song expresses how starting with oneself is a more practical way to change the world, as it is easy to judge others, but by changing oneself, we can make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make a change
I am going to make a positive change to my life.
For once in my life
This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
It's gonna feel real good
Making a positive change will bring happiness and self-satisfaction.
Gonna make a difference
I am determined to make a positive impact on the world.
Gonna make it right
I want to make things better and correct mistakes of the past.
As I, turn up the collar on
By adjusting my clothing against the cold wind, I become more aware of my environment.
My favorite winter coat
The clothing that makes me most comfortable in cold weather.
This wind is blowing my mind
The cold wind is making me more conscious of the hardships of others.
I see the kids in the streets
I am aware of the poverty and suffering of children on the streets.
With not enough to eat
These children do not have access to basic necessities such as food.
Who am I to be blind?
I cannot ignore their suffering and pretend it does not exist.
Pretending not to see their needs
Ignoring the needs of these children only perpetuates their suffering.
A summer disregard, a broken bottle top
Summer activities and carelessness have led to broken glass and trash on the street.
And a one man soul
Individuals who are alone and struggling.
They follow each other on the wind ya' know
Individuals in need often move together and are susceptible to the same problems.
'Cause they got nowhere to go
Lacking basic necessities, they have no place to live or move on to.
That's why I want you to know
All of these challenges are why I feel compelled to take action and improve the world.
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I must first take a hard look at myself and my own actions to make a positive change.
I'm asking him to change his ways
I am willing to take responsibility for changing myself.
And no message could have been any clearer
The message of personal accountability and changing the world starts with oneself is unequivocally important.
If you want to make the world a better place
The only way to create a better world is to lead by example and make positive changes.
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
Begin by examining your own life and making constructive changes before trying to help others.
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
I have been self-centered in my actions and thoughts of love.
It's time that I realize
I must acknowledge my selfishness and change it.
That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
There are people who are without basic necessities such as a home and money.
Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?
Perhaps I am guilty of ignoring the plight of these people and not seeing their loneliness.
A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
The natural world has been damaged and there are people who have broken hearts.
And a washed-out dream
The dreams and aspirations of people have been washed away.
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
Individuals follow the path of those around them rather than their own choices.
'Cause they got no place to be
Without basic necessities such as shelter, people have no place to go.
That's why I'm starting with me
I am taking personal responsibility and beginning with myself to change the world.
Oh yeah!
An expression of agreement and approval.
Better change!
An exclamation of urgency and need for change.
You gotta get it right, while you got the time
It is important to make good use of one's time by making a difference in the world.
You can't close your, your mind!
It is imperative to remain open-minded and receptive to different perspectives.
That man, that man, that man, that man
Referring back to the lyrics "the man in the mirror".
Brother
An expression of kinship and unity with fellow human beings.
Hoo!
An exclamation of excitement and energy.
You got to move!
Taking action is necessary to create positive change.
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
An exhortation to take action and take responsibility.
You know it!
A statement of agreement and acknowledgment.
Change
The ultimate goal of increasing awareness and making a positive difference in the world.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett
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@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
@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.
@clem9239
Francisco Delgado follow me please
@janiceofoh5918
This song touches my heart. For this man to write this song told me how gifted and talented he really was. .miss you Mj
@user-de6bu3ck6w
"If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change." I love this line.
@baileysmillie6915
If everybody could see what this means then the world would indeed be a better place
@dianaspeechless
L.O.V.E 🌬️ 💗
@smii2052
100% right! ❤🌎