Ward Thomas are a British country music duo from Hampshire, comprising of t… Read Full Bio ↴Ward Thomas are a British country music duo from Hampshire, comprising of twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas (born March 28, 1994). The pair have been called "the first stars of Great Britain". Along with The Shires, they are producing modern country music with a British twist in a genre dominated by American singers and bands.

Man In The Mirror
Ward Thomas Lyrics

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I'm gonna make a change for once in my life
It's gonna feel real good
Make a difference, gonna make it right
As I turned up the collar
On my favourite winter coat
This wind is blowing my mind
I see the kids in the street
Not enough to eat

Who am I to be blind not to see their needs?

A summer disregard, a broken bottle top
And a one man's soul
They follow each other on the wind, you 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've been any clearer
To make the world a better place
Look at yourself and make a change

I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
It's time that I realize
There are some with no home
Not a nickel to loan
Could it be me pretending they're not alone?

A widow deeply scared
Somebody's broken heart
And a washed out dream
They follow the pattern on the wind, you 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've been any clearer
To make the world a better place
Look at yourself and make a change

Na na na, na na na na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na na na, na na
Na na na, na na na na na, na na

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
To make the world a better place
Look at yourself and make that change
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
Oh yeah i'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could've been any clearer
To make the world a better place
Look at yourself and make a change, oh yeah

Na na na, na na na na na, na na
Na na na, na na na na na, na na

Na na na, na na na na na, na na
Na na na, na na na na na, na na

Overall Meaning

"Man in the Mirror" by Ward Thomas is a song about self-reflection and taking responsibility for making a positive change in the world. The lyrics focus on the singer's realization that they have the power to make a difference and improve the lives of those less fortunate. The act of turning up the collar on their winter coat also symbolizes a turning point in their mindset, as they become aware of the suffering around them.

The song highlights the plight of children living in poverty and the disregard they face from society. The reference to a "summer disregard" suggests that these issues persist year-round, with broken bottles and shattered dreams serving as metaphors for the struggles faced by the less fortunate. The lyrics emphasize the cyclical nature of poverty and homelessness, as those affected often follow each other without finding a place to belong.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna make a change for once in my life
I am determined to finally make a positive change in my life

It's gonna feel real good
I will experience genuine satisfaction from making this change

Make a difference, gonna make it right
I want to have a positive impact and correct any wrongs

As I turned up the collar on my favourite winter coat
As I prepare myself for the challenges ahead

This wind is blowing my mind
The harsh reality and injustices I witness affect me deeply

I see the kids in the street
I observe the children who are suffering and struggling

Not enough to eat
They do not have sufficient food to sustain themselves

Who am I to be blind not to see their needs?
I should not ignore or be ignorant of their needs, it is my responsibility to help

A summer disregard, a broken bottle top
The carelessness and destruction of the summer, symbolized by a broken bottle

And a one man's soul
The suffering of an individual

They follow each other on the wind, you know
Their struggles and hardships are interconnected and perpetuate

'Cause they got nowhere to go
They have no place to seek refuge or escape from their circumstances

That's why I want you to know
This is the reason I feel the need to share this message

I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
I have experienced the negative consequences of a self-centered love

It's time that I realize
It is essential for me to acknowledge

There are some with no home
There are individuals who lack a place to call home

Not a nickel to loan
They do not even have a small amount of money to borrow

Could it be me pretending they're not alone?
Is it possible that I am ignoring their loneliness and isolation?

A widow deeply scared
A scared widow who is deeply affected

Somebody's broken heart
The emotional pain of someone whose heart has been shattered

And a washed out dream
The loss and fading of a once vibrant dream

They follow the pattern on the wind, you see
They are trapped in a cycle of hardship and struggle

'Cause they got no place to be
Because they have nowhere to belong

That's why I'm starting with me
This is why I am taking the initiative to change myself

Na na na, na na na na na na, na na na
Melodic interlude

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I am beginning the process of self-reflection and self-improvement

I'm asking him to change his ways
I am urging myself to adjust and improve my actions and behavior

And no message could've been any clearer
The message I am conveying cannot be any more explicit

To make the world a better place
In order to create a more positive and improved world

Look at yourself and make a change
Examine yourself and initiate personal transformation

I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
I have personally experienced a love that is focused on self-interest

Oh yeah I'm asking him to change his ways
I am fervently requesting that he alters his behavior

And no message could've been any clearer
There is no message that is more obvious or understandable

To make the world a better place
In order to improve the state of the world

Look at yourself and make a change, oh yeah
Examine your own actions and make a positive transformation

Na na na, na na na na na, na na
Melodic interlude

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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