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Man in the Mirror
Michael Jackson
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- Album
- Bad (Remastered)
- Released
- 1987
- Genres
- Length
- 5:19
- Tempo
- 100 BPM
- Label
- Epic/Legacy
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About this song
"Man in the Mirror" was the fourth single from Michael Jackson's album Bad. It was nominated for Record of the Year at the 31st Grammy Awards and is considered one of Jackson's most critically acclaimed songs. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks, peaked at #21 in the UK in 1988, and reached #2 there in 2009 following Jackson's death, while becoming the #1 iTunes single in the U.S. and U.K.
What it's about
The song is about self-reflection and change, suggesting that lasting change in the world begins with looking inward and changing oneself first. It urges the listener to look in the mirror and then work to make the world a better place.
Fun facts
- Samples “Fucked by Fucked”.
- Sampled in 11 other songs, like “2 Shots by OnlyHeaven”.
- Covered 37 times, including “Man in the Mirror by Taloula”.
- Written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett.
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones.