Man in the Mirror
Piano Lovers 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.
In "Man in the Mirror," Piano Lovers express the desire to make a difference in the world by starting with themselves. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they need to make a change in their lives to make a difference in the world. They see the needs of others and cannot continue to pretend to be blind to them. The chorus repeats the theme of making a change in oneself to make the world a better place, with the man in the mirror being the starting point. The second verse focuses on the realization that the singer has been a victim of selfish love and that many people have nowhere to go or call home. The song concludes with a call to action to stand up, lift oneself, and make the change.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make a change,
I have decided to make a change
For once in my life
This change is a unique decision for me
It's gonna feel real good,
I anticipate this change will bring good feelings
Gonna make a difference
This change will have a positive impact
Gonna make it right
This change is necessary to correct previous wrongs
As I turn up the collar on my favorite winter coat,
I brace myself for the cold while nurturing my attachment to the coat
This wind is blowing my mind
The wind is creating confusion and making me feel agitated
I see the kids in the streets, with not enough to eat
Seeing kids without enough to eat causes pain and sadness
Who am I to be blind?
I don't want to be ignorant or indifferent to the suffering of others
Pretending not to see their needs
Ignoring the needs of those who are suffering would be a lie
A summer disregard, a broken bottle top, and a one man soul
The metaphorical items represent the loneliness and isolation of individuals
They follow each other on the wind ya' know, 'cause they got nowhere to go
Individuals with nowhere to go, band together and rely on one another
That's why I want you to know, I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I am committed to starting with myself to create change
I'm asking him to change his ways
I want to change my habits and behavior
And no message could have been any clearer, if you want to make the world a better place
If we want to improve the world, the best place to start is with ourselves
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
Self-reflection and action are necessary to bring about positive change
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
I have experienced selfish behavior in love
It's time that I realize
I need to face the truth about my actions
That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
Some individuals have nothing and are desperate for help
Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?
It is easy to ignore those who are suffering but it is not right
A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart, and a washed-out dream
The metaphorical items represent the emotional wounds people carry with them
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see, 'cause they got no place to be
Where individuals like this go is determined by the wind
I'm starting with me
My responsibility for change starts with myself
No message could have been any clearer
The message is clear and known to all
If you want to make the world a better place
We all have a role to play in making the world a better place
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Sounds of positive energy and change
Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah
Vocalization of feelings of determination and encouragement
Oh no, no no
Expression of disappointment and dissatisfaction
You've got to not let yourself
It is important not to give up on yourself
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
A call to action
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Vocalization of positive energy
Aw!
Expression of a strong feeling
Gonna make that change, come on!
I am motivated to make change happen
You know it!
I am confident in my decision
Make that change
A repeated vow to take action
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett
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