What does this Song Inspire?
Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson
Ooh ooh ooh aah
Gotta make a change
For once in my life
It's gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right
As I turned up the collar on
A 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, yey
Na na na, na na na, na na na na oh ho
I've been a victim of
A selfish kinda love
It's time that I realize
There are some with no home
Not a nickel to loan
Could it be really 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
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 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, yeah
(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, that man, that man)
(With the man in the mirror, oh yeah)
(That man you know, that man you know)
(That man you know, that man you know)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Change)
No message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself then make that change
(Na na na, na na na, na na na na)
Ooh
Oh yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
(Na na na, na na na, na na na na)
Oh no
Oh no, I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good
Sure mon
(Change)
Just lift yourself
You know, you got to stop it yourself
(Yeah)
Oh
Make that change
(I gotta make that change today, oh)
(Man in the mirror)
You got to, you got to not let yourself, brother oh
Yeah
You know that
(Make that change)
(I gotta make that make me then make)
You got, you got to move
Sure mon, sure mon
You got to
(Stand up, stand up, stand up)
Make that change
Stand up and lift yourself, now
(Man in the mirror)
Make that change
(Gonna make that change, sure mon)
(Man in the mirror)
You know it, you know it, you know it, you know
(Change)
Make that change
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- Contest was judged on July 7
- Rewards: Gold: 777, Silver: 333, Bronze: 111, Honorable mention: 4 people
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Thank You ALL for taking the time to pen!
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only I would be receiving Powerful entries
to Savor in however shape or form-...
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You have brought forth much from this Song which was deep...
I was VERY Satisfied with the messages!! Bravo!! I could feel Your energy from within...You each had brought much Imagery~ Loved it!!
Unfortunately one could not make it back in time to finish entry...
Consistency throughout piece- how it pulled also level of energy was the deciding factor...
Decision was difficult~ YES it was Very~
each of You put alot of energy and I do Appreciate so I like to recognize for efforts...Gosh I was inhaling Your words...had a hard time choosing...
You take the time, it is Precious, I don't like to waste. The least I can is award an HM to verses which did not place in the first three slots AND I felt delivered substance to the table...
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Gold: Eyes Of The World
This is one Powerful piece with a Strong Message...Loved the weaving of words -emotions along with energy exuded~
Consistent flow- spoke volumes....Voice needed to be heard. Loved the the overall package which it was why it placed Gold...
Silver: Mirrors Mimic Man
Another Powerful piece with Strong Images and Message. This verse spoke volumes- Energy flow also consistency
with Alliteration throughout piece couldn't be overlooked. Loved the overall package is why it placed Silver.
Bronze: hearts of straw
Another Powerful verse which conveyed Strong message. Sad piece that packed a punch to the core...
Energy consistent throughout along with Voice spoken. Images spoke volumes which is why this piece placed Bronze.
Each piece was Excellent again I might add...
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by AliceinPoetryLand 42 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 4 6:13 AM. In Contest, Lyrics Prompt, Thoughts, Rhyme
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When I look at the world do you know what I see,
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Wonderful theme for a contest!
Michael was SO talented and was a very sensitive person, as are most artists, musicians, and poets. These lyrics show that he saw all of the things that were happening around him. He had a conscience, and wanted to bring all of the poverty and injustice to the forefront.
He gave lots of money away to many charities during his career.
Good luck with this contest.
Jeannette
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Ooooooooooooooooh Thankies for the visit Beautiful
and I could not help but post this one for the contest:~
it pulled so hard I almost fell out of my chair
Wahoooooooooooo and You are so right
Yay!!!
I'll need to pick some brain cells later
Love You~
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Oh My LORD!
We are sooooooo on the same plane today. I just got done watching this video and was in the process of writing a poem from the feelings I got! I will surely be back before the deadline! YES! I am have been peering at ME for the whole day! LOL I am beginning to love what I see!
LOVE YOU ALWAYS ♥
Grammy
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Ooooooooooooh Grammy You are so Precious
How funny is that
yesssssssssss weeeeeeeeeeee areeeeeeeeee
Woot! I hope You do come back Grammy~
would Loveeeeeeeeee to inhale what You write
Yay!!!
Love You
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bookmarked, hope to get back... but wont reserve just in case I dont.. Good Luck for the contest
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Thank you so much for the gold and points! I am honoured.Thank you for hosting and congrats to the other winners.
Gaylene
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