Man in the Mirror
Kids United 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
This wind is blowin' my mind
I see the kids in the street, with not enough to eat
A summer's disregard, somebody's broken heart
And 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
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
It's time that I realize
There are some with no home
And 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, 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
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, oh yeah
I'm asking him to change his ways (you 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
You gotta get it right, while you got the time
When you close your heart, you're gonna close your mind (you'll need to to close your mind)
I'm starting with the man in the mirror, oh yeah
I'm asking him to change his ways (you 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
Na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na
Oh yeah
Na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na
I'm gonna make a change!
It's gonna feel real good, come on (change)
Oh, you know it
You need to save yourself, come on (come on)
(Make that change) yeah, make a change
(Man in the mirror) the man, the man, the man
The man (come on, make that change) we're gonna make that change
(Man in the mirror) that man
Now that man in the mirror (come on, make that change)
The, the man, you know it (man in the mirror)
The man
Man in the mirror (change)
The song "Man in the Mirror" by Kids United is a cover of a song originally performed by Michael Jackson. The lyrics convey the message that in order to bring positive change to the world, one must start by making changes within themselves. The singer begins by acknowledging that they have not been the best person in the past, and they want to make a difference by helping those less fortunate than themselves. As they look around and see the suffering of others, they realize that they cannot continue to ignore it and must act.
The singer then emphasizes the need to start with oneself, recognizing their own flaws and vowing to change. They express that this change will not necessarily be easy, but it is necessary. The chorus repeats the message that the world can only be made better if each individual takes responsibility for their actions and makes positive changes within themselves.
Overall, the lyrics of "Man in the Mirror" encourage introspection and self-improvement as the first steps towards making a positive impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make a change
I plan to make a difference
For once in my life
It will be a rare occurrence
It's gonna feel real good
I expect it to be satisfying
Gonna make a difference
I'm going to have an impact
Gonna make it right
I'll correct the wrongs
As I turn up the collar on my favorite winter coat
As I get ready to face the cold weather
This wind is blowin' my mind
The strong wind is hard to handle
I see the kids in the street, with not enough to eat
I observe the children who are hungry, and it saddens me
Who am I to be blind, pretending not to see their needs
I have no right to ignore their necessities
A summer's disregard, somebody's broken heart
People's feelings were cast aside and overlooked, leading to pain
And one man's soul
The essence of an individual person
They follow each other on the wind you know
They are directionless and lost
'Cause they got nowhere to go
Because they have no destination
That's why I want you to know
That's why I'm telling you
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm beginning with changing myself
I'm asking him to change his ways
I'm requesting that I transform
And no message could have been any clearer
It's a very obvious indication
If you wanna make the world a better place
If you want to improve society
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
Start with self-reflection and personal change
Na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na
Musical interlude
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
I have experienced love that was self-centered
It's time that I realize
It's time for me to understand
There are some with no home
There are individuals without a place to live
And not a nickel to loan
Without any money to borrow
Could it be really me pretending that they're not alone
Am I truly acting like they don't need company?
A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
The tree is injured, and one's heart is smashed
And a washed-out dream (washed-out dream)
A hope that has faded away
They follow the pattern of the wind, you see
They mimic the course of the wind
'Cause they got no place to be
Because they have nowhere to go
That's why I'm starting with me
That's why I'm changing myself first
You gotta get it right, while you got the time
You have to fix the problem soon.
When you close your heart, you're gonna close your mind (you'll need to to close your mind)
If you block your heart, you'll also suppress your ideas
I'm gonna make a change!
I am resolved that I will enact a transformation
Oh yeah
An affirmation of intent
(Make that change) yeah, make a change
Proclamation to take action
(Man in the mirror) the man, the man, the man
An emphasis on the individual that needs to change
The man (come on, make that change) we're gonna make that change
Asserting that the changes will be made
(Man in the mirror) that man
Referring to the individual that must transform
Now that man in the mirror (come on, make that change)
A call to the individual to commence the change
The, the man, you know it (man in the mirror)
Emphasizing the importance of self-transformation
Man in the mirror (change)
Final expression of the need for personal growth
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett
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