PelleK is the lead vocalist of Damnation Angels, and he also has his solo project PelleK. He also sung guest or lead vocals for 8 (or more) signed bands in 2012.
PelleKs releases can (for the time being) be bought signed by PelleK himself on his official website.
For more informations, visit the Official
PelleK Website at www.pellek.com
Man in the Mirror
PelleK Lyrics
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On 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 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 wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
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 (oh!)
I'm asking him to change his ways (oh!)
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!)
I'm asking him to change his ways (oh!)
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 hange
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 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
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 wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make the change
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!
(Man in the mirror)
You got to, you got to not let yourself, brother
(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! Yome on! you got to...
Stand up! Stand up! stand up!
(Yeah! - make that change)
Stand up and lift yourself, now!
(Man in the mirror)
(Yeah! - make that change!)
Gonna make that change.
Come on! (man in the mirror)
You know it! You know it
You know it! You know it
(Change) make that change
In "Man in the Mirror," PelleK sings about the importance of introspection and creating positive change in oneself before trying to change the world at large. The lyrics stress that while the world may seem chaotic and unfair, we have the power to make a difference by first changing our personal behaviors and attitudes. The singer describes his own desire to make a difference and the realization that he needs to start by looking at himself in the mirror and changing his own ways.
The use of poignant imagery, such as the description of a chilly wind and impoverished children on the streets, adds depth and emotional weight to the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "man in the mirror" emphasizes the importance of a personal transformation as the key to creating a better world for everyone. The verses that detail the struggles of the less fortunate, compared with the reflecting of one's own behavior and desire to change serves as a call to action for listeners to not only look at themselves, but to help others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make a change
I am determined to bring about a positive transformation
On once in my life
At least one time for the remainder of my existence
It's gonna feel real good
It will be gratifying
Gonna make a difference
Going to have a positive impact
Gonna make it right
Will correct wrongdoings
As I turn up the collar on
Adjusting the collar of my favorite winter coat
My favorite winter coat
The coat I adore wearing in the winter season
This wind is blowing my mind
The wind is mesmerizing me
I see the kids in the streets
I notice the children outside
With not enough to eat
Without adequate food
Who am I to be blind
How am I justified in being unaware
Pretending not to see their needs?
Ignoring the fact that they require assistance?
A summer disregard
A lack of attention during the summer season
A broken bottle top
A damaged bottle cap
And a one man soul
A single individual's soul
They follow each other on the wind, ya' know
They trail behind one another, propelled by the wind, you see
'Cause they got nowhere to go
Because they have no destination
That's why I want you to know
That's why I'm informing you
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'll begin by improving myself
I'm asking him to change his ways
I'm requesting that he alters his behaviors
And no message could have been any clearer
There is no communication more unambiguous
If you wanna make the world a better place
If you desire to improve the world
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
Examine yourself before making improvements
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
I've encountered a self-centered form of love
It's time that I realize
It is past time to acknowledge
That there are some with no home
That certain individuals are homeless
Not a nickel to loan
Without a single cent to borrow or lend
Could it be really me
Is it possible that it is me
Pretending that they're not alone?
Acting like they aren't by themselves?
A willow deeply scarred
A willow tree with prominent marks
Somebody's broken heart
Somebody's shattered heart
And a washed-out dream
And a faded aspiration
They follow the pattern of the wind, ya' see
They travel with the wind
'Cause they got no place to be
Because they have no place to go
That's why I'm starting with me
This is why I am beginning with myself
Come on!
Let's go!
(change)
transform oneself
Just lift yourself, you know
Elevate yourself, you're aware
You've got to stop it, yourself!
You have to cease it independently
(Yeah! Make that change!)
(Yes! Transform now!)
I've got to make that change, today!
I have to make that transformation now!
(Man in the mirror)
(The individual staring back)
You got to, you got to not let yourself, brother
You cannot allow yourself to continue, my fellow man
(Yeah! - make that change!)
(Yes! Transform now!)
You know, I've got to get
You recognize, I have to achieve
That man, that man... (man in the mirror)
That individual, that individual staring back
You've got to, you've got to move!
You need to start acting!
Come on!
Let's go!
Yome on! you got to...
Let's go! You have to...
Stand up! Stand up! stand up!
Rise up! Rise up! Rise up!
(Yeah! - make that change)
(Yes! Transform now!)
Stand up and lift yourself, now!
Stand up and raise yourself, now!
(Man in the mirror)
(The individual staring back)
(Yeah! - make that change!)
(Yes! Transform now!)
Gonna make that change.
Will make that transformation.
You know it! You know it
You are aware of it!
(Change) make that change
(transform) make that transformation
Contributed by Sydney K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pellekofficial
i saw primal fear when they were relatively small (long time ago), and dude, the frontman had fucking GUNS haha. thanks for the request mate. Will write it all down on my scroll of doom with all the other requests \m/
Aini Hietala
There's no words to describe how much I adore this guy. I usually don't like MJ covers but Pellek does an awesome job and and I love his voice too ❤️
YellowLegion
More Micheal Jackson!! This was awesome!
MrMoonwalker94
being a Michael Jackson fan and impersonator. wow great job. you should do like "Scream", "Dirty Diana" or "give into me". I think "give into me" would be amazing.
Jessica Hill
I'm sorry, But I watched your videos and you are most certainly not a Michael Jackson impersonator. You don't look like him and you don't even sing. At least not in ANY of the many videos I went through. You're like...a dancer...kinda like MJ but not really and not even that good at it. I'm not knocking your dream or whatever but you're giving yourself quite the title there, and I'm not sure its deserved.
Nikolic Damir
Jessica Hill but he so g goood god jov pellek all your viedeos are cool .... sorry for my funny english ^^
Eline Vassnes
Im a MJ fan too ^_^
Nikolic Damir
He is no imposator he make from all musik and is coool good job
Drace90
I always heard "I'm stuck with the man in the mirror" and thought this song is about self-acceptance. The actual meaning is still cool, but somehow I like my misheard version more. XD
JasonL77
+Drace90 That's actually a great message, too.