Lyrics for Man in the Mirror as interpreted by Mru007

Man in the Mirror Lyrics
I'm gonna make a change 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
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
(If you wanna 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 wanna make the world a better place
(If you wanna 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 wanna 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 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
(If you wanna m
ake 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
(Ooooh...)
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!
Aaow!
(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.

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serenity
02-26-2002

Rated +1 
i think this song is about a change in perspective of a wealthy man when he sees starving children in the streets, beggers freezing.........
he realizes that hes been selfish for so long and finally asks himself could this really be me acting this way?
hes saying that you cant wait for someone else to come along and make the guilt disappear for you, you've got to start with yourself ie "man in the mirror"

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elscorcho37
06-14-2002

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exactly, I agree with u Serenity. These things that he sees around him make him see how selfish he is and he wants to make a change in the world but he realizes he has to start with himself first. This is a great song, one of my MJ favorites.

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savila
04-06-2003

Rated +1 
I think great changes would include treating others with unconditional love, including yourself. How about compassion, self discipline and self reliance as well.

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jedibiatch
05-01-2003

Rated +1 
in my opinion, this is his best work. kuddos

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Honey_Eisen
11-05-2004

Rated 0 
I dont actually like this song but the message he is saying is so powerful and beautiful :)

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Arthurian
01-27-2005

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Absolutely awesome song

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joeldale_97
03-22-2005

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This song is an awesome song. It does have a "powerful and beautiful" meaning. I love it.
na, na, na

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strangenews
10-07-2005

Rated 0 
Aw shat. I wish I'd graduated from detective school. I always thought this song was virtually indecipherable.

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munty_runt
01-25-2006

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This song is my number 1 michael song. It sure does give you the message of not being so selfish and help others when you can.

I dont know what to say. except for Love that man ='D

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lulu08
02-07-2006

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i do not really care what it is about, although it is obvious, this is because this song makes me feel so much better when i feel down. michael jackson is awesome and this song just reflects it. it is by far THE best song he has done, and when the choir come in...i get goosebumps. fucking brilliant!

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pyros411
03-07-2006

Rated 0 
Agreed =D

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Misseverus
03-18-2006

Rated 0 
Isn't it "a solace disregard"?

In any case, amazing song... few words can describe how amazing it is.

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Oakey
07-06-2006

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Its really and insparatonal song. I dunno it jus sparks something inside me. And when i feel down it just pickes me up and tells me that there is hope.

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lauren_6_6_6
08-26-2006

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One of my all time favourite MJ songs!

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matthaniel
11-11-2006

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dude. fowl and tacy are having a dance party to this song right now. its pretty funy. tp me this song means a geat drunk time. how can you not feel good when you hear this. stacy, fowle i love both of you

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anhietk
11-30-2006

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this is a fantastic song from MJ! it brings out the message..that he will start with himself as he realises he has been selfish..and hoping everyone would also look at themselves in the mirror and make a change like he did..

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hollie18
12-31-2006

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well this one is pretty easy, its about a well off man who sees children who are not well off, and instead of blamming society he starts to think "what can i do to change this"

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aammiiee
04-29-2007

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If you want to change the world, you have to start with yourself if you want others to follow suit! If you want more love, you have to love more!

I LOVE the choir in the end. HOLY COW, shivers!

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imani310
06-19-2007

Rated +1 
this song is indeed about people suffering and the cruelty of the world...but it goes way deeper. its says the only way that you can change the world...is if you change yourself! why is it that we care more about Paris Hilton in jail than the child soldier in Uganda? why is it that it's more important to watch the grammy's than to go on an AIDS walk? ultimately...we have to face ourselves and change our attitudes for the world to be a better place... if we as a society were more sympathetic to others around us, if we were actually put others first be4 ourselves...then with that...a change will occur.

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seeyasauce
08-24-2007

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I see this song as about making a change. Not only about making a change in yourself but in yourself. I remember when I was a little boy watching this video. It stuck with me for life. I have this song title tattooed right on my heart. I see it as making a positive change in your life so you can make a change to the rest of the world. I hope I am doing that.

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Jillian1166
09-05-2007

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The chorus at the end is the most powerful.......he really explains that this whole society has to check our head's..def Jacko's best work..

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Jillian1166
09-05-2007

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The chorus at the end is the most powerful.......he really explains that this whole society has to check our head's..def Jacko's best work..

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WYRMVATER
09-23-2007

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i agree ALL HE SAY IS TRUE!
IF EVERY ONE OF ALL US CHANGE OUR WAYS,
ALL WORLD WILL BE DIFFERENT_!
WHY WAIT FOR OTHERīS CHANGE, JUST TRYING START WITH UORSELVES!
I LOVE HIM!
GOOD WAY TO MOTIVATE US INT HIS WORLD

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Infra
11-02-2007

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I love this song. although I understand its actual meaning, i still find it humorous to look on it with a schizophrenic perspective. "Man in the mirror" heh heh.

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kufir
11-26-2007

Rated -4 
It's about him feeling guilty about touching so many kids, and he knows he should stop.

"I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love"

He's saying this because touching them makes him feel good, but he knows they don't really like it.

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

He's only thinking about his sexual needs, not theirs.

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