Man in the Mirror
Lifuki 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 blowing my mind
With not enough to eat
Who am I to be blind?
Pretending not to see their needs
A summer disregard, a broken bottle top
And a one man 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 want to 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
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
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 want to 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've been any clearer
If you want to 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 want to 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
You can't close your, your mind!
That man, that man (With the man in the mirror)
That man, that man (Oh, yeah!)
That man, that man (I'm asking him to change his ways)
That man (Better change!)
No message could have been any clearer
If you want to 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
Gonna feel real good
Na-na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na
I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good!
Chime on!
(Change)
Just lift yourself
You know
You've got to stop it
Yourself!
I've got to make that change, today!
Hoo!
(Man in the mirror)
You got to
You got to not let yourself
Brother
Hoo!
You know, I've got to get
That man, that man
(Man in the mirror)
You've got to move! Chime on!
Chime on!
You got to
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
(Yeah! Make that change)
Stand up and lift yourself, now!
(Man in the mirror)
You know it!
You know it!
You know it!
You know it!
Make that change
The song "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson is about taking responsibility and making a change in oneself before expecting change in the world. The first verse begins with Jackson acknowledging the need for change and how it will make a difference in his life. He sees the suffering of children in the streets without food and understands that he cannot be blind to their needs. He then acknowledges his own past, realizing that his past actions may have contributed to the pain and suffering of those around him.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of starting with the man in the mirror and asking him to change his ways. The second verse focuses on the theme of empathy and encourages the listener to put themselves in the shoes of others who have no home or resources. The song ends with a call to action – to take a look at yourself and make the change.
Overall, the song champions the idea that change begins with the self and that it is the responsibility of each individual to make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make a change
I'm going to change myself
For once in my life
To do something different from what I've done before
It's gonna feel real good
I'll feel satisfied with myself for doing it
Gonna make a difference
I plan on changing things for the better
Gonna make it right
I'm going to correct the wrongs that exist
As I, turn up the collar on My favorite winter coat
I'm going to brace myself for the coming struggle
This wind is blowing my mind
I can't believe how desperate the situation of the unfortunate is
I see the kids in the streets
I observe the children living on the street
With not enough to eat
They're malnourished
Who am I to be blind?
How can I ignore them?
Pretending not to see their needs
Acting like I don't notice their needs
A summer disregard, a broken bottle top
The environment is littered with rubbish
And a one man soul
Many people are wandering around aimlessly
They follow each other on the wind ya' know
Most people are lost because they don't know where to go
'Cause they got nowhere to go
There's no destination for them
That's why I want you to know
This is why I'm speaking up
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm changing myself first
I'm asking him to change his ways
I'm challenging myself to improve
And no message could have been any clearer
This is the most important message that needs to be communicated
If you want to make the world a better place
If everyone strives to make the society better
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
Start by looking within yourself, then enact the change in the world
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
I've previously not cared for others as much as myself
It's time that I realize
I need to acknowledge the truth
That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
Some people are homeless and penniless
Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?
Am I really making it seem like I'm not aware that they're lonely?
A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
The emotional state of people has been affected by their suffering
And a washed-out dream
Many people are hopeless and don't have dreams for their future
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
These people are moving aimlessly along with the flow like leaves in the wind
'Cause they got no place to be
They have nowhere to belong
That's why I'm starting with me
This is why I must take action
You gotta get it right, while you got the time
I need to act correctly and treat people well before time runs out
You can't close your, your mind!
I must be aware of what is happening around me
(Oh yeah!)
Indication of excitement or agreement
(Better change!)
A reminder to myself that I should start the change
(Yeah! Make that change)
A reminder of the critical thing that must be done
Chime on!
Keep going
(Change)
The act of making something different
Just lift yourself You know You've got to stop it Yourself!
Motivating myself to take charge and stop relying on others
I've got to make that change, today!
I must enact a change immediately
You got to You got to not let yourself Brother
You must not let negative thoughts consume you, brother
You know, I've got to get That man, that man
I acknowledge that I have to help that man
(Man in the mirror)
The person that I see when I look in the mirror
You've got to move! Chime on!
Encouraging myself to take action
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
Stand up for yourself and the things you believe in
Make that change
Bring about a change to improve things
Gonna feel real good
I'm going to be satisfied with myself
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett
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