Man in the Mirror
Kye Sones Lyrics


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Ooh ooh ooh aah
Gotta make a change
For once in my life
It's gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right

As I turned up the collar on
A 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, yey
Na na na, na na na, na na na na oh ho

I've been a victim of
A selfish kinda love
It's time that I realize
There are some with no home
Not a nickel to loan
Could it be really 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
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 that change

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Man in the mirror, oh yeah)
I'm asking him to change his ways, yeah
(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 when you close your heart
(You can't close your, your mind)
Then you close your mind

(That man, that man, that man)
(That man, that man, that man)
(With the man in the mirror, oh yeah)
(That man you know, that man you know)
(That man you know, that man you know)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Change)
No message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself then make that change

(Na na na, na na na, na na na na)
Ooh
Oh yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
(Na na na, na na na, na na na na)

Oh no
Oh no, I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good
Sure mon
(Change)
Just lift yourself
You know, you got to stop it yourself
(Yeah)
Oh
Make that change
(I gotta make that change today, oh)
(Man in the mirror)
You got to, you got to not let yourself, brother oh
Yeah
You know that
(Make that change)
(I gotta make that make me then make)
You got, you got to move
Sure mon, sure mon
You got to
(Stand up, stand up, stand up)
Make that change
Stand up and lift yourself, now
(Man in the mirror)
Make that change
(Gonna make that change, sure mon)
(Man in the mirror)
You know it, you know it, you know it, you know




(Change)
Make that change

Overall Meaning

The song "Man In The Mirror" by Kye Sones talks about the need to change oneself first before making changes and trying to improve the world. The lyrics describe the singer's realization that he cannot ignore the problems he sees around him, such as poverty and homelessness, and that he is not immune to these issues. The lyrics also mention a "summer's disregard," which could symbolize the apathy and neglect that exists in society towards those who are less fortunate. The writer recognizes that the societal problems are patterns that cannot be reversed all at once, but change must begin somewhere, and it starts with the man in the mirror. The phrase "starting with the man in the mirror" is repeated throughout the song and emphasizes that self-reflection is crucial to achieve change.


The song advocates for individuals to take responsibility for their actions and understand that their actions have consequences that impact society. The man in the mirror symbolizes the self and the need to reflect on one's actions and make positive changes. The lyrics encourage listeners to "make that change" and "lift yourself," instead of waiting for others to make a difference.


Overall, "Man In The Mirror" is a powerful message that motivates listeners to be proactive and responsible for their actions. It inspires self-reflection and self-improvement, with the belief that individual actions can make the world a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta make a change
I need to change something in my life to make a positive difference.


For once in my life
This is a rare event for me.


It's gonna feel real good
I am looking forward to this change.


Gonna make a difference
I will make an impact on the world.


Gonna make it right
I will correct previous mistakes.


As I turned up the collar on
Describing the physical action of preparing to go outside in cold weather.


A favorite winter coat
Referring to a warm piece of clothing that is preferred during cold weather.


This wind is blowin' my mind
The wind is having a strong effect on me psychologically.


I see the kids in the street
Observing children outside.


With not enough to eat
These kids are experiencing hunger due to a lack of food.


Who am I to be blind
I have no right to ignore the struggles of others.


Pretending not to see their needs
Acting as if I am unaware of the needs of those around me.


A summer's disregard
Not paying attention to problems during a time of good weather and sunshine.


A broken bottle top
A broken object that may be seen as trash.


And a one man's soul
A sole individual trying to survive on their own.


They follow each other
These problems build on each other.


On the wind ya' know
These issues are always present and are constantly in motion like wind.


'Cause they got nowhere to go
These people are stuck and have no place to turn to for help.


That's why I want you to know
I am explaining these issues to bring awareness and motivate change.


I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I am beginning the process of change within myself.


I'm asking him to change his ways
I am making a personal request to myself to make changes.


And no message could have been any clearer
My message is straightforward and easy to understand.


If you wanna make the world a better place
If we all want to make positive changes in the world...


Take a look at yourself and then make a change, yey
...then we need to start by making positive changes within ourselves.


Na na na, na na na, na na na na oh ho
N/A


I've been a victim of
I have been negatively affected by


A selfish kinda love
A love that prioritizes oneself rather than others.


It's time that I realize
I need to become aware of this issue.


There are some with no home
Some individuals do not have a place to call home.


Not a nickel to loan
These people do not have any money to borrow or lend.


Could it be really pretending that they're not alone
Is it possible that I am pretending to not notice these people are alone and need help?


A willow deeply scarred
A vivid description of a tree with visible physical damage.


Somebody's broken heart
Somebody is emotionally heartbroken.


And a washed out dream
An ambition that has faded or is no longer present due to the circumstances of life.


They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
These problems persist and follow a cyclical pattern like the wind.


'Cause they got no place to be
These people are homeless and have nowhere to go.


That's why I'm starting with me
I need to work on myself first to make a change that can help others.


(Man in the mirror, oh yeah)
I am still starting with myself and making that clear.


(That man you know, that man you know)
N/A


(Change)
Emphasizing the need for change.


You gotta get it right, while you got the time
It's important to make the necessary changes now before it's too late.


'Cause when you close your heart
When you turn a blind eye to those in need...


(You can't close your, your mind)
...you also limit your own perspective and ability to help.


(That man, that man, that man)
Repeating the idea of starting with oneself.


(With the man in the mirror, oh yeah)
Referencing the starting point of change again.


(That man you know, that man you know)
N/A


No message could have been any clearer
The message is easy to understand and impossible to misinterpret.


(Make that change)
Emphasizing the need for change.




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