Man in the Mirror was written by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard and produced by Quincy Jones. It was released as the fourth single from Michael Jacksons seventh solo album, Bad, in 1988. The song was inspired by the desire to make a change and make a difference in the world, with its music video featuring footage of historical events and prominent figures in civil rights. It received universal acclaim and was nominated for Record of the Year at ... See more [+] the Grammy Awards.
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 blowin' my mind I see the kids in the street, with not enough to eat Who am I, to be blind? Pretending not to see their needs
A summer's disregard, a broken bottle top And a one man's 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 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 They follow the pattern of the wind, ya' see Cause they got no where 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 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 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'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 You gotta get it right, while you got the time You can't close your, your mind That man, that man, that man, that man, oh yeah
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