Man in the Mirror
Javier Colon feat. Adam Levine Lyrics
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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
My favorite winter coat
This wind is blowin' my mind
I see the kids on the street
Not enough to eat
Who am I to be blind
Pretending not to see their need
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 have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
Oh yeah
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Oh yeah
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 (yeah)
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 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)
And I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer (ooh, ooh)
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make that change
You gotta get it right while you got the time, you gotta
You cannot close up your mind (woo)
Your mind (woo), your mind (woo), your mind (woo)
I'm asking him to change his ways (better change)
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Yeah (ooh)
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Make that change
The song "Man in the Mirror" by Javier Colon feat. Adam Levine is a cover of the original song by Michael Jackson. The lyrics encourage the listener to initiate positive change in their own life in order to make the world a better place. It speaks of the need for self-awareness and the responsibility we all have to make a difference in the world. The singer in the song acknowledges that he needs to change his ways and begin by focusing on himself. He is aware of the plight of others less fortunate and recognizes that he cannot continue pretending that they are invisible. He uses his willingness to change to inspire others to do the same and encourages them to take a long, hard look at themselves and make a difference.
The lyrics contain a strong message of personal responsibility and the power of individual action. It emphasizes the importance of looking within oneself and recognizing that change starts from within. By taking control of one's own life, we can affect change on a larger scale and make the world a better place. The line "I'm starting with the man in the mirror" is the most powerful statement of the song because it encapsulates the entire message - that change starts with oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Greeting
I'm gonna make a change
I plan to take action
For once in my life
After a long time
It's gonna feel real good
The outcome would be satisfying
Gonna make a difference
Going to bring about positive change
Gonna make it right
Going to correct the current situation
As I turned up the collar on
As I adjusted my coat
My favorite winter coat
The coat he likes to wear during winter
This wind is blowing my mind
The wind is affecting his emotions
I see the kids on the street
He notices children playing outside
Not enough to eat
They don't have sufficient food
Who am I to be blind
He doesn't want to ignore this issue
Pretending not to see their need
Acting like he does not notice their problem
A summer's disregard
Summer's carelessness
A broken bottle top
A bottle top that is broken
And a one man's soul
A single person's feelings
They follow each other
These things happen in succession
On the wind ya know
They're carried on the wind
'Cause they got nowhere to go
The situation is hopeless
That's why I want you to know
He wants the listeners to understand
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
He plans to begin with himself
I'm asking him to change his ways
He wants to alter his behavior
And no message could have been any clearer
There's no better way to say it
If you wanna make the world a better place
To improve the world
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
Start by assessing oneself
Oh yeah
Affirmation
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Part of the chorus
A willow deeply scarred
A damaged willow tree
Somebody's broken heart
A person with a broken heart
And a washed out dream (washed out dream)
A dream that has been ruined
They follow the pattern of the wind ya see
They repeat their actions involuntarily
'Cause they got no place to be (yeah)
They have nowhere to go
That's why I'm starting with me
He's taking necessary steps for change
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Part of the chorus
You gotta get it right while you got the time, you gotta
There's no time to waste
You cannot close up your mind (woo)
One should have an open mind
Your mind (woo), your mind (woo), your mind (woo)
The chorus emphasizing the importance of one's mind
I'm asking him to change his ways (better change)
He's reminding himself to improve
And no message could have been any clearer
The message is precise
If you wanna make the world a better place
He's trying to motivate the listeners
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
Start with oneself to enhance the world
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Excitement
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Part of the chorus
Yeah (ooh)
Excitement
Make that change
Take action for positive change
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Written by: Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett
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