The Man in the Mirror

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I found my name on a list of excuses Folded in the pocket of yesterday's coat Every promise sounded useful Till I heard how hollow it spoke [Pre-Chorus] I can point at every broken window Or pick up the pieces by hand The room won't change because I blame it It changes when I choose where I stand [Chorus] I meet the man in the mirror tonight No borrowed reasons, no place to hide If I want a different world outside I've got to start with the heart inside I meet the man in the mirror tonight And take one honest step toward the light [Verse 2] I called my silence keeping peace While somebody carried all the weight I wore my pride like a clean white shirt And left it hanging at the gate [Pre-Chorus] Now every truth I kept avoiding Is knocking hard against my chest I cannot mend what I won't name I cannot grow by staying fixed [Chorus] I meet the man in the mirror tonight No borrowed reasons, no place to hide If I want a different world outside I've got to start with the heart inside I meet the man in the mirror tonight And take one honest step toward the light [Bridge] Tomorrow isn't waiting for a perfect soul Just open hands and a will to do what's right One apology, one door left open One small choice repeated every night [Final Chorus] I meet the man in the mirror tonight No borrowed reasons, no place to hide If I want a different world outside I've got to start with the heart inside I meet the man in the mirror tonight I won't turn away from what I find [Outro] One honest step, then another one The change begins where I come from