Man in the Mirror
Baby Deli Music Lyrics
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For once I'm 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
(If you want to make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
(Take a look at yourself, and then make a change)
(Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah)
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
(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
(Starting with me!)
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Ooh!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Ooh!)
And no message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
(If you want to make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
(Take a look at yourself, and then make a change)
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Ooh!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Change his ways, ooh!)
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
(Take a look at yourself and then make that)
Change!
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(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)
('Cause when you close your heart)
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!)
You know, that man
No message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
(If you want to make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself and then make the change
(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah
(Ooh)
Oh no, no no
I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good!
Come 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
You've got to move! Come on!
Come on!
You got to
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
(Yeah! Make that change)
Stand up and lift yourself, now!
(Man in the mirror)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Aw!
(Yeah! Make that change!)
Gonna make that change
Come on!
You know it!
You know it!
You know it!
You know it
(Change)
Make that change.
The lyrics of "Man In The Mirror" by Baby Deli Music convey a powerful message about self-reflection and personal responsibility to make a positive impact in the world. The song begins with the singer expressing their determination to make a change in their life and make a difference. They acknowledge the privilege they have by turning up the collar on their winter coat while witnessing children in the streets who lack basic necessities like food. The singer questions their own blindness and refusal to acknowledge the needs of others, highlighting the importance of empathy and awareness.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's realization that they have been consumed by a selfish kind of love, neglecting the plight of those who are homeless and struggling. The lyrics touch upon the scars and broken hearts of individuals who have been affected by difficult circumstances and shattered dreams. The singer understands that they need to start with themselves if they genuinely want to make a change and impact the world positively.
The chorus serves as a call to action, urging the listener to look at themselves and make a change. It emphasizes that the responsibility for creating a better world lies within each individual. The repeated phrase "I'm starting with the man in the mirror" signifies the importance of self-introspection and personal transformation as the first step towards making a meaningful difference.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make a change
I am determined to bring about a positive transformation
For once I'm my life
It is an opportunity that rarely comes by
It's gonna feel real good
The impact will be deeply satisfying
Gonna make a difference
I will have a meaningful impact
Gonna make it right
Correcting what is wrong
As I, turn up the collar on
In the act of flipping up my coat collar
My favorite winter coat
The coat that brings me comfort and warmth
This wind is blowing my mind
The strength of the wind is astounding
I see the kids in the streets
Observing the children who roam the streets
With not enough to eat
Lacking sufficient food to sustain themselves
Who am I to be blind?
How can I choose not to see their suffering?
Pretending not to see their needs
Acting as if their needs are invisible to me
A summer disregard, a broken bottle top
A careless attitude during summer, represented by a discarded bottle cap
And a one man soul
The lonely spirit of an individual
They follow each other on the wind ya' know
The destitute wander aimlessly, led by the wind
'Cause they got nowhere to go
Due to homelessness, they have no destination
That's why I want you to know
This is my reason for wanting to convey a message
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
My journey towards change begins within myself
I'm asking him to change his ways
Requesting internal transformation
And no message could have been any clearer
There is no clearer communication than this
If you want to make the world a better place
To improve the world around us
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
Start by examining oneself and enacting change
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
I have experienced love that is focused on self-interest
It's time that I realize
The moment has come for me to comprehend
That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
Many are without a place to shelter and lack even a small amount of money
Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?
Could it truly be me, feigning ignorance to their loneliness?
A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
A severely damaged willow tree represents a heart broken by someone
And a washed-out dream
A faded and ruined aspiration
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
They imitate the flight path dictated by the wind
'Cause they got no place to be
Since they have nowhere else to go
That's why I'm starting with me
Hence, the reason I begin with myself
No message could have been any clearer
There is no more explicit communication
You know, that man
You understand, that person
You know it!
You are aware of it!
Make that change
Bring about that transformation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett
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