Lyrics Man In The Mirror

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 [+]

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