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love the song.
such profound lyrics. the instrumentals are minimum and we are left with vocals to really get point of the song.

he just doesn't sing it solo, isolated. he sings this song with a choir to emphasize the support for each other. then, concludes the song with encouragement for your change.

man in the mirror starts out with MJ talking to himself. Positive thoughts and enlightened surroundings. in his mind, he justifies the change and the effects it has. you think change.
As the song goes on he reflects about what he does externally with his actions towards others. this is an acknowledgement of to put thought into action. you act change. Then the song talks talks about inner change. he repeats the chorus like a mantra. you live the change. the final part of the song is a transition from him to you. he repeats how its gonna be good and to break old habits to make a better change for yourself. you spread the change. the end if the song wants you make the change yourself.
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You don't stop playing because you grow old,
You grow old because you stop playing