Man in the Mirror
Siedah Garrett, Michael Jackson, Andraé Crouch Choir
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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 want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself, and then make a change 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 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 have been any clearer If you want to 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 want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and then make that Change! I'm starting with the 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 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!) 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 Oh no, no no I'm gonna make a change It's gonna feel real good! Chime 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 move! Chime on! Chime on! You got to Stand up! Stand up! Stand up! (Yeah! Make that change) Stand up and lift yourself, now! (Man in the mirror) You know it! You know it! You know it! You know it (Change) Make that change
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Written by: Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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7 facts about this song
Song Creation and Production1. "Man in the Mirror" was written by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard. It was one of the few songs on the "Bad" album that Michael Jackson didn't write himself.
2. Notably, the song was produced by Quincy Jones, who is considered one of the greatest composers in the pop music industry.
3. The original demo version was recorded in 1985, however, the final version of the song was recorded in 1987.
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Performance and Chart Success4. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on March 26, 1988, and remained on the chart for a total of 21 weeks.
5. "Man in the Mirror" is one of only four of Michael Jackson's solo hits that topped the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song's Theme and Lyrics6. The song's main theme is self-improvement and personal change, with an emphasis on making a difference in the world.
7. Garrett has explained that the song was inspired by a conversation she had with Quincy Jones, where he said he wanted a song that had a "great message".
8. The repetitive phrase "make that change" is used throughout the song to emphasize personal responsibility for societal issues.
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Music Video and Live Performances9. The official music video was directed by Don Wilson and it features a montage of footage from major news events and various social issues.
10. "Man in the Mirror" was performed by Michael Jackson during several of his tours, including the Bad World Tour, Dangerous World Tour and the HIStory World Tour.
11. Jackson's performance of "Man in the Mirror" at the 1988 Grammy Awards is considered one of his most memorable live performances.
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Charitable Impact12. The song was used to raise awareness on numerous social issues and was also used as a theme for numerous charitable campaigns.
13. After Jackson's death, in 2009, all profits from the song were donated to charity.
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Critical Acclaim14. "Man in the Mirror" is widely regarded as one of Michael Jackson's best songs.
15. It has been covered by various artists over the years, including James Morrison and Glee's Kevin McHale and Chris Colfer.
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Legacy and Posthumous Recognition16. In 2012, "Man in the Mirror" was ranked at number 21 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest Michael Jackson songs.
17. After Jackson's death in June 2009, "Man in the Mirror" re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 2.
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