Man in the Mirror
J2 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 of J2 feat. Cameron the Public's song "Man In The Mirror" reflects the emotions of someone who wants to detach themselves from a relationship in order to pursue their own dreams and goals. The singer of the song feels suffocated by the relationship and wants some space to discover himself. He is focused on his own growth and self-discovery and feels like he is stuck in a dream that won't go away. He is confident in his abilities and tells his partner that she will see how he did it on his own.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's goals and ambitions, "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". He is convinced that he will achieve success and happiness on his terms, despite the challenges that come his way.


The song resonates with people who are going through a similar situation where they need to make a choice between their dreams and their relationships. It encourages them to believe in themselves and take charge of their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Babygirl please don’t hate me I just need some space
I need some time to myself and hope that you understand


Now I’m on my own you not part of my day
I’m trying to figure things out for myself right now and don’t want to involve you in that process


I’m stuck inside a dream and it won’t go away
I feel like I’m in a surreal state that I can’t shake off


Feel a fire cookin up in my heart like a flame
I have a passionate energy building inside of me that I need to let out


At first I couldn’t think about living on my own
Initially, the thought of being alone scared me


The day keeps goin by and you ain’t hittin my phone
I notice that you’re not reaching out to me and it’s making me feel isolated


They keep talkin on my name yeah better watch ya tone
People are gossiping about me and I wish they would stop


One day you’ll see how I did it on my own
Eventually, I hope you will understand my need for independence and see that I can succeed on my own


Everybody say they care but I know that be cap
People claim to care about me, but I know many are insincere


Don’t ever doubt my love know I always got your back
Despite needing time to myself, I will always support and care for you


I’ve been peepin all the fake but I won’t get into that
I see through people’s inauthenticity, but I won’t bother addressing it


Fire kept on growin all she did was light a match
My passion was already there, but someone ignited it


And if I say I love you know I mean it with my heart
When I express love, it is always genuine and sincere


Man in the mirror whatchu see it’s a star
When I look at myself, I see potential and greatness


I been in on my grind early mornings where I start
I have been working hard from the early hours every day


Told my mama one day we gon all be living large
I have dreams of success for myself and my family


And don’t get confused
I don’t want any misunderstandings


Let me tell you the truth
I value honesty and transparency


Mama ain’t raise no fool
I was raised to be smart and wise


So go ahead and just watch how I move
Observe my actions and see me succeed


In the whip music loud how I’m cruising
I enjoy blasting music while driving


Actin up baby why you actin foolish
I don’t understand why you’re behaving irrationally


Ask me how I’m doin I just say I’m coolin
When asked how I am, I usually respond with 'I'm doing okay'


But sometimes I be lying
However, I may not always be truthful about my feelings


Deep inside
There are emotions within me that I don’t express openly


Yeah I stay strong but I just wanna cry
I put on a brave face, but sometimes I feel like breaking down and crying


Like a desert everybody actin dry
I feel like people around me are emotionally distant and unresponsive


Questioning myself was it me I wonder why
I’m unsure if I’m the cause of my current situation and feel lost




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Written by: Julian Bojorquez

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@reginadispine6611

Lyrics
I'm gonna make a change
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
This wind is blowin' my mind
I see the kids in the street
With not enough to eat
Who am I, to be blind pretending not to see their needs?
A summer's disregard
A broken bottle top
And a one man's 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've been any clearer
If they wanna 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 (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 (oh)
I'm asking him to change his ways (oh)
And no message could've been any clearer
If you wanna 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 (oh)
I'm asking him to change his ways (oh)
And no message could've been any clearer
If you wanna 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've been any clearer
(If you wanna make the world a better place)
(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
you can't
(Then you close your) close your, your mind
With the man in the mirror, oh yeah
I'm asking him to change his ways (better change)
No message could've been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
gonna feel real good now
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)
I've got to make that change today
(Man in the mirror) you got to
You got to not let yourself brother
(Yeah) you know
(Make that change) I've got to get that man, that man
You've got to
You've got to move
Come on
Come on
You got to
Stand up, stand up (yeah, make that change)
Stand up
Stand up and lift
Yourself, now
(Man in the mirror)
Gonna make that change come on
(Man in the mirror)
You know it
You know it
You know it
You know
Change
Make that change



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