Man in the Mirror
Paulinho Loureiro Lyrics
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For once I'm 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 streets,
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
(If you want to make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
(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
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
(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
(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 want to make the world a better place
(If you want to make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
(Take a look at yourself, and then make a change)
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Ooh!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Change his ways, ooh!)
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 that
(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
(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)
(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
With the man in the mirror
(Man in the mirror, oh yeah!)
That man, that man, that man,
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Better change!)
You know, that man
No message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
(If you want to make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself and then make the change
(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah
(Ooh)
Oh no, no no
I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good!
Come on!
(Change)
Just lift yourself
You know
You've got to stop it,
Yourself!
(Yeah! Make that change!)
I've got to make that change, today!
Hoo!
(Man in the mirror)
You got to
You got to not let yourself
Brother
Hoo!
(Yeah! Make that change!)
You know I've got to get
That man, that man
(Man in the mirror)
You've got to
You've got to move! Come on!
Come on!
You got to
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
(Yeah! Make that change)
Stand up and lift yourself, now!
(Man in the mirror)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Aw!
(Yeah! Make that change!)
Gonna make that change
Come on!
You know it!
You know it!
You know it!
You know it
(Change)
Make that change.
The song “Man in the Mirror” by Paulinho Loureiro is a call to action for all of us to start with ourselves as we try to change the world. The singer starts by declaring that he is going to make a change, “For once in my life,” and he is going to do it right. The singer then proceeds to describe how he sees the world around him, noticing the poverty, the brokenness, and the loneliness. He acknowledges that he cannot be blind to the suffering of the world, nor can he pretend not to see the needs of those around him. The singer continues to sing about how he is starting with himself to make a change, asking the man in the mirror to change his ways. The chorus repeats, reminding the listener to take a look at themselves and then make a change if they want to make the world a better place.
The song reminds us of the truth that change begins with us, that we cannot wait for others to start the change, and we need to take the initiative. It is easy to blame others for the state of the world, but it is important to take responsibility for our actions and our inactions. The appeal to start with the man in the mirror is universal, and the song’s message resonates across time and cultures. The song was written in 1987 by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett and was made popular by the legendary Michael Jackson.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make a change,
I'm going to change my ways and do something to help others.
For once I'm my life
This is the first time I'm going to try to make a difference in the world.
It's gonna feel real good,
I know the positive impact of my actions will make me feel happy and fulfilled.
Gonna make a difference
I'm confident that I can make a change in the world.
Gonna make it right
I'm going to do what I can to fix the problems I see in the world.
As I, turn up the collar on
As I prepare to face the cold, harsh realities of the world.
My favorite winter coat
I prepare myself by putting on clothing that comforts me in the face of the problems I am going to address.
This wind is blowing my mind
The harsh reality of the world is overwhelming me and leaving me to think deeply.
I see the kids in the streets,
I am aware of the struggle of kids living on the streets.
With not enough to eat
These kids do not have enough food to eat.
Who am I to be blind?
It would be irresponsible of me to ignore these issues.
Pretending not to see their needs
Ignoring the needs of those struggling is not a solution.
A summer disregard,a broken bottle top
People are careless, and leave trash all over the place.
And a one man soul
People do not work together and are too self-absorbed to see the issues in the world.
They follow each other on the wind ya' know
Everyone is easily influenced and follows their peers in their actions.
'Cause they got nowhere to go
The root of these problems is a sense of helplessness and a lack of hope.
That's why I want you to know
This is why I am telling you about my plan to make a change.
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I am going to start by making a change within myself.
I'm asking him to change his ways
I am going to challenge myself to be better.
And no message could have been any clearer
My message is clear: we all need to make a change to make the world a better place.
If you want to make the world a better place
The solution to the world's problems is for everyone to step up and make a change.
(If you want to make the world a better place)
I'm emphasizing this point to make sure it sticks with you.
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
Reflect on your own behaviors and then challenge yourself to be better.
(Take a look at yourself, and then make a change)
I want you to really understand the importance of this message.
(Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah)
This repeated phrase signifies the importance of the message and emphasizes it.
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
I have been self-absorbed and have neglected to help others in the past.
It's time that I realize
I need to acknowledge my past mistakes and acknowledge that I have the power to make a change.
That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
There are people out there who are struggling and don't even have basic things to live.
Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?
Have I been ignoring the plight of these people and not recognizing that they are not getting the help they need.
A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
People are hurting, and they bear the scars of past trauma from previous hardships.
And a washed-out dream
People have lost their hope in the future, and their dreams have been shattered.
(Washed-out dream)
I'm emphasizing the tragedy of the situation.
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
People are easily influenced by their surroundings and follow their peers.
'Cause they got no place to be
These people are lost and don't know where to go.
That's why I'm starting with me
I am going to start by changing my own ways and becoming a better role model.
(Starting with me!)
I'm emphasizing my point and the importance of taking initiative.
(Ooh!)
I'm emphasizing the emotion behind my message.
(Better change!)
I'm highlighting the importance of enacting change.
You know, that man
I'm talking about all of us, as individuals, and the power that we all have.
(Man in the mirror)
This phrase represents everyone looking inward and reflecting on the changes they need to make within themselves.
(If you want to make the world a better place)
I'm restating an earlier message to make sure it really sinks in.
(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
This message is important and should be taken to heart.
(YEAH! MAKE THAT CHANGE!)
I'm urging everyone to take action and make a change.
You've got to not let yourself
Don't let yourself live in ignorance.
Brother
I'm addressing everyone as a community, as a family.
(Hoo!)
I'm verbally emphasizing the message.
(Yeah! Make that change!)
I'm restating a previous message to emphasize its importance.
(Man in the mirror)
Again, the phrase represents the idea of everyone looking inward and making a change within themselves.
(If you want to make the world a better place)
I'm emphasizing the importance of this message even more now.
(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
I want everyone to understand the gravity of the situation and take action.
(Change!)
I'm urging everyone to make a change and acknowledging the importance of that decision.
You know it!
I'm trying to get everyone on board with my message of change.
(Change)
I'm re-emphasizing my message to make sure it sticks with everybody.
Make that change.
I want everyone to understand the vital importance of taking action to make the world a better place.
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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george wanderson
Show de bola, compro este cd esta semana!!!
Escola de Música GUAIRA
MUITO BOM ESTES CDS
Patrícia Freire
Adoro Paulinho
mchnadya
decently done
Elielson Vasconcelos
Paulinho Loureiro é aquele do The Voice Brasil I?
Patrícia Freire
Siiiim.