Man In The Mirror
Keke Palmer Lyrics
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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
I see the kids in the street,
With 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 you 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
(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
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
(A washed-out dream)
They follow the pattern of
The wind, you 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
(Ooh!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Ooh!)
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
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!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Better change!)
No message could have been any clearer
(If you wanna 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 if you close your heart
Then you close your...)
Mind!
Starting with the man in the mirror
(Oh yeah!)
I'm asking him to change
(Better change!)
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
Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah
(Oh yeah!)
Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah
I'm gonna make a change
For once in my life
I'm gonna make a change
For once in my life
"Man in the Mirror" is a song performed by Keke Palmer, and it is a cover of the popular song originally sung by the legendary Michael Jackson. The lyrics of the song are about making the world a better place, with a focus on personal change. The singer expresses her desire to change herself and start with the man in the mirror, alluding to the idea that personal change is the first step towards making the world a better place.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the entire song by stating that the singer wants to make a change for once in her life, and it will feel really good to be able to make a difference in the world. She goes on to describe how she turns up the collar on her winter coat, highlighting the coldness of the world in which she lives. She observes how the kids in the street have nothing to eat, which makes her question her blindness to their needs. The chorus "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" is repeated multiple times within the song to emphasise its importance. It urges listeners to take a closer look at themselves and to make personal changes so that they can be the change that they want to see around them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Man in the Mirror" are a call to action for listeners to make a conscious effort to create positive change in the world, and it emphasises that this change must start with oneself. By making changes in oneself, we can collectively change the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make a change,
I am making a commitment to change.
For once in my life
This is significant because I have not made a change like this before.
It's gonna feel real good,
The result of my change is going to have positive and fulfilling consequences.
Gonna make a difference
I intend to have an impact and make changes to better the world.
Gonna make it right...
I will correct past mistakes and work towards what is right moving forward.
As I, turn up the collar on
I am getting ready to face the world and take action.
My favorite winter coat
I am comfortable in what I own.
This wind is blowin' my mind
The struggles of the world are affecting me profoundly.
I see the kids in the street,
I am aware of the suffering of others, specifically young people.
With not enough to eat
They are struggling to have basic needs met.
Who am I, to be blind?
I cannot ignore the struggles of others.
Pretending not to see their need
Ignoring the issue will not fix the problem.
A summer's disregard,
People chose to ignore the plights of others during better times.
A broken bottle top
The environment is littered with signs of neglect and mistreatment.
And a one man's soul
The fight for change often starts with one individual.
They follow each other on
Others are following this trend of disregard.
The wind you know
This problem has been ongoing for some time.
'Cause they got nowhere to go
The people affected by this have no escape.
That's why I want you to know
I am making a plea to others to join me in creating positive change.
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I must reflect on my own actions and make changes first.
I'm asking him to change his ways
I cannot change others, but I can change myself.
And no message could have been any clearer
This is a clear and important message.
If you wanna make the world a better place
Join me in this effort to create a better world for all.
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
Self-reflection is key in this process of creating positive change.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emmagotswag67
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 have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
Na na na, na na na, na na na na
I've been a victim of
A selfish kind of love
It's time that I realize
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
They follow the pattern
Of the wind you 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
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
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(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
I'm asking him to change his ways
No message could have been any clearer
(If you wanna 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
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (Oh Yeah!)
I'm asking him to change (Change)
No message could have been any clearer
(If you wanna make the world a better place)
(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
(Na na na, na na na, na na)
Na na na, yeah
Oh yeah
(Na na na, na na na, na na)
I'm gonna make a change for once in my life
(I'm gonna make a change)
(For once in my life)
I'm gonna make a change for once in my life
@martha387
this is the only Michael Jackson's cover I've liked so far...it's got so much emotion in it :)
@angelwoods4054
🎉😂😂😂
@jacquelinekelley3090
Not only would Michael Jackson be proud of Keke Palmer the way she did this song but she is a great actress as well I listen to this song to get through the rough and hard times that I have face in my own life and I will tell any body it is working through ever time I listen to Michael Jackson( which is and will always be my number 1 artist of all time). Thank You Keke Palmer and the whole cast and the way you delivered this great song of Michael Jackson. KeKe Palmer your vocal singing talent is definitely on point my sister. Thank You for singing this man great song and you all did a excellent job with the movie. Great performance to the whole cast.
@amabelbarlow8046
I love Keke Palmer and her singing her cover song to Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror". He would be so proud of her
@theintuitivetaurus5454
Found this the other day and I cannot stop listening to it. It's so uplifting and powerful. I blast it on my phone while out on my walks. The world needs to hear this. Enough with all the hate.
@TRIGGAMEGKTV.420
you know MJ did so good with this song but keke palmer did a outstanding job with this cover.
@jozz2prettyy56
2022 almost 2023 still listening 🤍!
@TLS1995ily
When she was singing this in the movie I got goosebumps! I am right now too! She sings amazing.
@emmagotswag67
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 have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
Na na na, na na na, na na na na
I've been a victim of
A selfish kind of love
It's time that I realize
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
They follow the pattern
Of the wind you 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
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
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(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
I'm asking him to change his ways
No message could have been any clearer
(If you wanna 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
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (Oh Yeah!)
I'm asking him to change (Change)
No message could have been any clearer
(If you wanna make the world a better place)
(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
(Na na na, na na na, na na)
Na na na, yeah
Oh yeah
(Na na na, na na na, na na)
I'm gonna make a change for once in my life
(I'm gonna make a change)
(For once in my life)
I'm gonna make a change for once in my life
@amabelbarlow8046
Thanks for the lyrics