Man in the Mirror
D.J. In The Night Lyrics

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Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Mhm mhmm
Babygirl please don’t hate me I just need some space
Now I’m on my own you not part of my day
I’m stuck inside a dream and it won’t go away
Feel a fire cookin up in my heart like a flame
At first I couldn’t think about living on my own

The day keeps goin by and you ain’t hittin my phone
They keep talkin on my name yeah better watch ya tone
One day you’ll see how I did it on my own
Everybody say they care but I know that be cap
Don’t ever doubt my love know I always got your back
I’ve been peepin all the fake but I won’t get into that
Fire kept on growin all she did was light a match
And if I say I love you know I mean it with my heart
Man in the mirror whatchu see it’s a star
I been in on my grind early mornings where I start
Told my mama one day we gon all be living large
Yeah
And don’t get confused
Let me tell you the truth
Mama ain’t raise no fool
So go ahead and just watch how I move
Watch how I go
And how I do it
In the whip music loud how I’m cruising
Actin up baby why you actin foolish
Ask me how I’m doin I just say I’m coolin
But sometimes I be lying
Deep inside
Yeah I stay strong but I just wanna cry
Like a desert everybody actin dry
Questioning myself was it me I wonder why
Babygirl please don’t hate me I just need some space
Now I’m on my own you not part of my day
I’m stuck inside a dream and it won’t go away
Feel a fire cookin up in my heart like a flame
At first I couldn’t think about living on my own
The day keeps goin by and you ain’t hittin my phone
They keep talkin on my name yeah better watch ya tone
One day you’ll see how I did it on my own
Yeah yeah
Everybody say they care but I know that be cap
Don’t ever doubt my love know I always got your back
I’ve been peepin all the fake but I won’t get into that
Fire kept on growin all she did was light a match
And if I say I love you know I mean it with my heart
Man in the mirror whatchu see it’s a star
I been in on my grind early mornings where I start
Told my mama one day we gon all be living large
Yeah
And don’t get confused
Let me tell you the truth
Mama ain’t raise no fool
So go ahead and just watch how I move
Watch how I go
And how I do it
In the whip music loud how I’m cruising
Actin up baby why you actin foolish
Ask me how I’m doin I just say I’m coolin
But sometimes I be lying
Deep inside
Yeah I stay strong but I just wanna cry
Like a desert everybody actin dry
Questioning myself was it me I wonder why
Babygirl please don’t hate me I just need some space
Now I’m on my own you not part of my day
I’m stuck inside a dream and it won’t go away
Feel a fire cookin up in my heart like a flame
At first I couldn’t think about living on my own
The day keeps goin by and you ain’t hittin my phone

They keep talkin on my name yeah better watch ya tone
One day you’ll see how I did it on my own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Man In The Mirror" by D.J. In The Night delve into themes of self-reflection, growth, and independence. The song opens with the singer expressing the need for some personal space, emphasizing that it doesn't mean they don't care about their partner. They describe feeling stuck in a dream that won't fade away, with a fire burning inside their heart. This fire represents their passion and determination to succeed on their own terms.

As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the presence of fake people around them but chooses not to engage with them. They affirm their love and loyalty, acknowledging that their journey to success was sparked by someone who lit a match. The chorus repeats the idea that the person they see in the mirror is a star, emphasizing their self-belief and confidence in their own abilities.

The second verse addresses the doubts and insecurities the singer experiences despite their outward strength. They admit to hiding their true feelings, longing to cry and feeling like everyone around them is acting distant. They question whether they were the cause of an issue, pondering why things may have turned out the way they did.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah yeah
Expression of agreement and enthusiasm

Mhm mhmm
Expression of acknowledgment or understanding

Babygirl please don’t hate me I just need some space
I'm asking for your understanding and not to resent me, as I require some personal time

Now I’m on my own you not part of my day
I am currently independent and you are no longer a significant part of my daily life

I’m stuck inside a dream and it won’t go away
I feel trapped in a persistent dreamlike state that I can't shake off

Feel a fire cookin up in my heart like a flame
There is an intense passion building up in my heart

At first I couldn’t think about living on my own
Initially, the idea of living independently was difficult for me to comprehend

The day keeps goin by and you ain’t hittin my phone
As time passes, you're not reaching out to me

They keep talkin on my name yeah better watch ya tone
People are gossiping about me, so they should be cautious with their words

One day you’ll see how I did it on my own
In the future, you will witness and understand how I accomplished things independently

Everybody say they care but I know that be cap
Many people claim to care, but I know they're not being genuine

Don’t ever doubt my love know I always got your back
Never question my love, as I will always support and protect you

I’ve been peepin all the fake but I won’t get into that
I have noticed all the deceitful individuals, but I won't delve into their actions

Fire kept on growin all she did was light a match
The fire inside me continued to grow, and all she did was ignite the flame

And if I say I love you know I mean it with my heart
When I express my love for you, understand that it comes from the depths of my heart

Man in the mirror whatchu see it’s a star
When you look at yourself in the mirror, you should see a shining star

I been in on my grind early mornings where I start
I've been dedicated to my work, starting early in the morning

Told my mama one day we gon all be living large
I promised my mother that one day we would achieve a life of abundance and success

And don’t get confused
Don't misunderstand

Let me tell you the truth
Allow me to speak honestly

Mama ain’t raise no fool
My mother didn't raise me to be foolish

So go ahead and just watch how I move
Observe and witness my actions

Watch how I go
Pay attention to my journey

And how I do it
Take note of how I achieve it

In the whip music loud how I’m cruising
In the car, with loud music playing, I'm calmly driving

Actin up baby why you actin foolish
Baby, why are you behaving recklessly or irrationally?

Ask me how I’m doin I just say I’m coolin
When you inquire about my well-being, I simply respond that I am doing fine

But sometimes I be lying
However, there are times when I am being dishonest

Deep inside
Internally, within my true feelings

Yeah I stay strong but I just wanna cry
Yes, I appear resilient, but deep down, I want to cry

Like a desert everybody actin dry
In the midst of a dry desert, everyone around me seems emotionally distant or detached

Questioning myself was it me I wonder why
I am doubting myself and wondering if I am the reason, questioning why things turned out this way