Man in the Mirror
Chiller Streeter 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 song "Man in the Mirror" by Chiller Streeter is a powerful anthem about personal responsibility and the need to make a positive impact on the world. The lyrics convey a sense of determination and introspection, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own actions and attitudes.
In the first verse, the singer expresses their intentions to make a change and emphasizes the importance of taking action to make a difference. They acknowledge that this change will bring about a sense of fulfillment and righteousness.
The second verse dives into the singer's observations of the hardships faced by others, specifically referencing children who don't have enough to eat and people with no place to call home. The lyrics question the singer's own ignorance and refusal to acknowledge their needs, highlighting the importance of empathy and compassion.
The chorus emphasizes the core message of the song — the significance of starting with oneself in order to bring about change. The "man in the mirror" symbolizes self-reflection and personal transformation. The lyrics urge individuals to examine themselves and their behaviors before expecting change from others. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the importance of this message.
The bridge acknowledges the singer's past mistakes, acknowledging that they have been caught up in a selfish kind of love. They admit to pretending that those who are suffering are not alone, hinting at a realization that they need to change their perspective.
The song culminates in a call to action, with the singer actively encouraging themselves, as well as the listeners, to make the necessary changes. The repetitive and energetic chants at the end of the song serve to inspire and motivate individuals to stand up and take responsibility for making a difference in the world.
Overall, "Man in the Mirror" serves as a reminder that change begins with self-reflection and personal growth. It urges individuals to examine their own actions, beliefs, and attitudes in order to make the world a better place. Through its emotional and thought-provoking lyrics, the song encourages listeners to take responsibility and actively contribute to positive change.
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's a rare occurrence for me
It's gonna feel real good
The outcome will bring immense satisfaction
Gonna make a difference
I will have a significant impact
Gonna make it right
I am committed to setting things in order
As I, turn up the collar on
I adjust the collar of
My favorite winter coat
The coat I love to wear during the winter
This wind is blowing my mind
It's mind-boggling how strong the wind is
I see the kids in the streets,
I notice the children on the streets
With not enough to eat
They lack sufficient food
Who am I to be blind?
How can I pretend not to see?
Pretending not to see their needs
Acting as if I am unaware of their necessities
A summer disregard, a broken bottle top
The careless attitude of summer, a shattered bottle cap
And a one man soul
The soul of an individual
They follow each other on the wind ya' know
They are carried along by the wind, you know
'Cause they got nowhere to go
Because they have no place to go
That's why I want you to know
That's why I'm sharing this with you
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I am choosing to begin with myself
I'm asking him to change his ways
I am urging myself to alter my behavior
And no message could have been any clearer
No communication could have been more explicit
If you want to make the world a better place
If you desire to improve the world
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
Examine yourself, and proceed to make a transformation
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
I have experienced a self-centered form of love
It's time that I realize
It's about time I understand
That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
That there are individuals without a place to live and no money to borrow
Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?
Is it possible that I am pretending they are not lonely?
A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
A severely damaged willow, someone's shattered heart
And a washed-out dream
And a faded, unachievable aspiration
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
They conform to the course of the wind, you see
'Cause they got no place to be
Because they have nowhere to be
That's why I'm starting with me
That's why I am initiating change within myself
No message could have been any clearer
No communication could have been more explicit
If you want to make the world a better place
If you desire to improve the world
I'm asking him to change his ways
I am urging myself to alter my behavior
Take a look at yourself, and then make the change
Examine yourself, and proceed to make the transformation
You gotta get it right, while you got the time
You must fix it correctly, while you still have the opportunity
'Cause when you close your heart
Because when you shut down your emotions
You can't close your, your mind!
You cannot shut down your thoughts!
That man, that man, that man, that man
That individual, that individual, that individual, that individual
With the man in the mirror
Referring to the man reflected in the mirror
That man, that man, that man
That individual, that individual, that individual
I'm asking him to change his ways
I am urging him to alter his behavior
You know, that man
You understand, that individual
No message could have been any clearer
No communication could have been more explicit
If you want to make the world a better place
If you desire to improve the world
Take a look at yourself and then make the change
Examine yourself and proceed to make the transformation
You've got to not let yourself
You must not allow yourself
Brother
My fellow human being
You know I've got to get
You know I must achieve
That man, that man
That individual, that individual
You've got to move! Come on!
You must take action! Let's go!
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
Rise up! Rise up! Rise up!
Stand up and lift yourself, now!
Stand up and elevate yourself, now!
Gonna make that change
I am determined to bring about that transformation
Come on!
Let's do it!
You know it!
You are aware!
Make that change.
Initiate that transformation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett
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